George Robertson, the former NATO secretary general and head of the UK’s previous defence review, tells MPs that the government’s defence investment plan is not adequate. He argues the plan provides too little funding and is implemented too late to match the scale of the security challenge facing the UK. Robertson also says the timing and structure of the investment proposal affect confidence in the defence industry and in Britain’s allies. His comments come as NATO leaders are preparing to meet in Ankara for a summit, a context in which he argues the UK’s approach to investment and readiness is being closely watched by partners. Across the reporting, the central point is Robertson’s criticism that the government’s plan does not meet the level of investment he believes is necessary, and that delays risk weakening credibility with industry and NATO allies. Reuters and other outlets referenced in the collection similarly frame the dispute around whether the UK’s spending commitments and delivery timeline are sufficient, including whether absence of a higher spending target could lead to a less receptive response in Ankara.