The UK’s outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlines a multi-year plan to modernize the country’s armed forces before he leaves office, according to reports. Courthouse News says the plan includes more than $6.6 billion allocated over the next four years for drones and autonomous systems. Free Malaysia Today reports a broader modernization effort, stating that Britain plans to spend nearly £300 billion over the same four-year period to upgrade the military. Together, the accounts describe a large government funding package aimed at improving capabilities, including unmanned and autonomous technologies, as the government prepares for leadership transition. The sources do not detail specific programs beyond the allocation for drones and autonomous systems, nor do they provide a breakdown of spending across services or procurement stages. Both outlets present the modernization plan as part of an outgoing leader’s priorities, framing the spending as a near-term investment to update the UK’s defense posture over the coming four years.