Defense Spending

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US to exceed first-term Taiwan arms sales in effort to deter China

Washington is urging Taiwan's opposition parties to back a special budget raising defense spending to bolster deterrence against Beijing.

New Zealand's Luxon Government Unveils 'Growth Budget' Focused on Fiscal Restraint

Russia Could Threaten NATO by 2027 if U.S. Withdraws, Study Warns

NATO Ministers Discuss 5% Defense Spending Framework Under U.S. Pressure

Philippines and New Zealand Sign Troop Deployment Pact to Bolster Security Ties

Global Military Spending Hits $2.72 Trillion in 2024, Marking Steepest Post-Cold War Rise

India Implements Retaliatory Measures as Defence Stocks Surge Following Pahalgam Attack

Germany Pledges to Lead NATO’s Defense with Major Military Investment

Spain Commits €10.4 Billion to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target by 2025

U.S. Presses Spain on Defense Spending and Digital Tax in Trade Talks

Finland Announces Withdrawal from Landmine Ban Treaty, Citing Security Threats

Europe Accelerates Defense Spending as U.S. Pushes for Greater NATO Burden-Sharing

John Allan Calls for Mandatory Military Training for Unemployed Youth on Benefits

EU to Cut Steel Import Quotas by 15% Starting April 2025

EU Divided Over Proposal to Double Military Aid for Ukraine

South Africa's Budget Faces Uncertainty Over VAT Hike Disputes

Germany Plans Major Debt-Financed Investments as Trust in US Declines

U.S. and Czech Leaders Discuss Ukraine Peace Efforts Following Trump-Zelenskiy Dispute

BAE Systems Reports Record Profits as Global Defense Spending Surges

Germany’s Military Readiness Declines as Election Approaches