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Poland’s President Vetoes EU Defense-Loan Law as Tusk Vows Workaround

The decision halts Poland’s path to about €44 billion in low‑interest EU SAFE loans central to its defense build‑up.

China Lowers 2026 Growth Goal to 4.5%–5% as NPC Unveils Tech-Focused Five-Year Plan

Pentagon Moves to Obligate Entire $151 Billion Reconciliation Surge in FY26

Takaichi Lays Out ‘Responsible Diplomacy’ With FOIP Drive and Stronger Defense

Taiwan Legislature Puts $40 Billion Defense Budget at Top of Agenda After Lunar New Year

U.S. Lawmakers Press Taiwan to Pass NT$1.25 Trillion Defense Plan as Lai Pledges Stronger Security

European Parliament Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Support Package for 2026–2027

EU Defence Drive Meets Calls for Clearer Governance From Industry

Trump Signs 'America First' Arms-Transfer Strategy Prioritizing High-Spending, Strategic Partners

Pentagon Set to Name Defense Contractors Facing Payout Limits Under Trump Order

Dutch Minority Coalition Unveils Defense-First Plan as Jetten Sets Pro‑Europe Course

Rubio Says Iran's Regime Is Weaker Than Ever, Urges It to 'Change or Leave'

British Concern Over Defence Doubles to 24%, Now Joint Third Priority

Fact-Checks Challenge Trump’s NATO Claims as He Revives Greenland Bid at Davos

Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion FY2027 Defense Budget, About 50% Above This Year

Trump’s $1.5 Trillion 2027 Defense Budget Push Lifts Defense Stocks

S&P Global Sees AI Boom Driving 50% Jump in Copper Demand by 2040 as Deficit Looms

Romania and Croatia Join PURL With €50 Million and Nearly €14 Million for US Arms to Ukraine

Guterres Uses New Year Message to Urge Leaders to Shift Spending from War to People

European Defense Groups Deliver Decade-High €5 Billion in 2025 Payouts