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This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Petition Increase defence spending to at least 3.5% of GDP.

The number of combat ships in service is woefully low. This isn't acceptable for an island nation. We should have a steady return to 1985 levels , otherwise risk getting caught short , like nearly happened with the Falklands conflict.

This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website

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