UK defense chief resigns amid spending dispute before NATO summit

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned after a dispute with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over military spending and the timing of a longdelayed defense investment plan. The resignation comes just weeks before a major NATO summit expected to draw U.S. President Donald Trump, adding pressure on Starmer as allies face renewed calls to raise defense budgets. According to reporting cited in the article, the disagreement centered on whether the government would commit to a clear timeline for higher defense spending. Healey said the budget constraints would make the country less safe, while analysts warned the departure could create political and planning uncertainty inside the Ministry of Defense.