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Aeronautics and cybersecurity are key focuses of the fund.

Defence competitions are increasingly seeking equipment with both civilian and military applications.

The move marks the latest in a string of initiatives aimed at smaller firms.

The announcement comes as NATO looks to introduce a new 3.5% core defence spending target later this month. 

The SDR serves as a clear and detailed guide to the UK’s defence position and posture.

The changes will help create a clearer division of responsibilities between the armed forces and its procurement division.

The call represents a coming of age for NATO’s DIANA organisation, as it seeks innovations across 10 challenge areas. 

The Polish government will reallocate the money from an EU recovery programme.  

The acquisitions aim to urgently modernise the military in response to the rapidly evolving nature of warfare.  

The plan prioritises new undersea autonomous systems.

The spending boost follows similar overtures from Italy to court the US.

The announcement came amid bilateral talks between Italy and the US. 

The plan is heralded as the “most drastic transformation” of the country’s armed forces by the prime minister.

Armaments takes up the largest share of funding.

The rise preempts the anticipated NATO spending target increase in June.