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Keywords: Defense Spending


Trump eyes Canada Arctic defenses for cooperation boost

President Donald Trump has sharpened focus on perceived gaps in Canada's Arctic defenses, voicing private concerns to advisors over recent weeks about vulnerabilities to Russian and Chinese threats along its northern border, NBC News reports. This renewed scrutiny hits as the Trump administration......

Taiwan's president urges opposition to pass $40 billion defense budget

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivered a firm New Year's address, vowing to safeguard the island's sovereignty and bolster military capabilities in response to China's largest-ever drills encircling the self-governing democracy. Speaking from the Presidential Office in Taipei, he emphasized......

NATO faces resilience gap amid rising threats from Russia

The head of NATO’s Allied Maritime Command has warned that the alliance lacks the long-term endurance required to sustain a drawn-out conflict with Russia, despite remaining militarily superior. Vice Admiral Mike Utley said Western militaries must prepare for the most complex security environment......

Germany accelerates military buildup amid rising tensions with Russia

Germany is entering a new era of defense transformation as it embarks on its most ambitious military buildup since the end of World War II. The government’s goal is to strengthen national security and reinforce Europe’s defensive posture in response to growing concerns over Russia’s......

Germany emerges as key NATO ally amid record defense spending commitments

Germany is rapidly reshaping its defense strategy, signaling a decisive break from decades of post-Cold War restraint. The government aims to reach 3.5% of GDP in defense spending by 2029, positioning the country among NATO’s most committed members as the alliance sets historic new military investment......

Trump's visit to Japan sets stage for pivotal talks with Xi

Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday evening, commencing a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will culminate in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since resuming office. The visit comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations as both nations strive to de-escalate......

Stoltenberg’s memoirs reveal how Trump nearly dismantled NATO in 2018

The newly published memoirs of former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have exposed just how close the alliance came to collapse during Donald Trump’s presidency. His book, On My Watch, released this week, recounts a tense and unprecedented standoff at the Brussels summit on July 12, 2018,......

EU defense spending set to hit record high in 2025

The European Union is expected to reach a new record in defense spending this year, with expenditures projected at €381 billion, according to the European Defence Agency (EDA). This figure surpasses last year’s €343 billion, which had already set a historic peak compared to 2023. “Europe......

Qatar’s costly gift: How a Boeing for Trump became a billion-dollar controversy

The New York Times has uncovered a troubling financial maneuver involving the renovation of a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar to former President Donald Trump. The project, intended to transform the plane into a state-of-the-art Air Force One, has become so expensive that a significant portion of its funding......

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