By James Chapman for the Daily Mail 'Unpredictable threats': Defence Secretary Michael Fallon urged increased defence spending to ward off countries like Russia Britain is under pressure to extend a commitment to spend at least 2 per cent of national income on defence as it demands Nato allies boost their investment. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said every member should increase military spending to deal with ‘unpredictable and uncertain threats’, particularly from Russia. The Prime Minister said Britain was showing leadership by being one of only four of the 28 Nato states to meet the alliance’s spending target. But critics, including senior Tories, pointed out that the Government has only pledged to maintain that level until the current spending round ends in April 2016. Pressure is growing on David Cameron to enshrine the commitment in legislation for good.
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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said Nato members should increase funds
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Extra cash could be used to combat 'unpredictable' threats - like Russia
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Britain and the U.S. will use Nato meeting in Wales to push for new troops
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