defense spending
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An article discusses the high costs associated with U.S. Navy's defense operations against low-cost Houthi drones and missiles in the Red Sea since late 2023, emphasizing that while headlines highligh...
The United Kingdom is accelerating £200 million in funding to equip its armed forces with new equipment necessary for potential deployment to Ukraine as part of the Multinational Force. This move incl...
US President Donald Trump has commented that he personally saved NATO by insisting on increased defense spending from member states. The statement underscores his administration's stance on burden-sha...
US President Donald Trump claimed credit for revitalizing NATO and ensuring its member countries meet defense spending commitments....
The UK Ministry of Defence intends to invest £64.5 million in an intermediate life extension program for the British Army's Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles....
The Japanese cabinet approved a defense budget of $58 billion (9.04 trillion yen) for fiscal year 2026, marking a 3.8% increase from the current year's budget in response to military threats from nucl...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘Europe’s lesson for Australia: invest in defence now, or spend more later’
The article discusses how Australia should learn from Europe's mistakes before Russia invaded Ukraine, such as underinvesting in defense and expecting the US to shoulder the burden of security. It adv...
The UK Ministry of Defence announced that production of the Challenger 3 main battle tank will not commence on a fixed schedule and depends instead on the successful completion of performance trials. ...
The U.S. President announced on Monday that the Navy will begin designing two new battleships, referred to as 'Trump class.' The president highlighted his personal involvement in the design process du...
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released an annual assessment indicating that Department of Defense (DOD) funding for deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific region is inconsistent. The ...
The Pentagon has failed its financial audit for the eighth consecutive year due to issues with documentation and systemic challenges in tracking large sums of money....
Sweden's Defense Minister Pål Jonson discussed the country's increased role in European security since joining NATO in 2024, highlighting support for Ukraine, military rebuilding with more resources, ...
The US Army plans to expedite the delivery of Bell MV-75 aircraft from the initial schedule between 2031 and 2032 to this year. Additionally, the service will continue to integrate more unmanned syste...
President Trump has called for a substantial rise in defense spending by 2027 to assure national safety and security against potential threats....
Leon Hadar from The National Interest discusses recent European efforts to increase defense spending, coordinate military procurement and develop independent strategic capabilities as a response to ch...
During a press conference related to NATO defense spending, President Donald Trump stated that any actions regarding peace and military expenditure by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would req...
Russian President Vladimir Putin will convene a meeting focused on Russia's state armament program. The agenda likely includes discussions about the future direction and prioritization of military equ...
Poland's defense budget and equipment list are expanding as the country modernizes its aerial assets. Poland is focusing on upgrading its fleet of transport aircraft and helicopters while also explori...
The article discusses how U.S. allies balance their reliance on American leadership while maintaining autonomy. It highlights the extensive financial investment by the United States in defense-related...
The Polish government plans to deploy anti-drone systems worth €2 billion within the next two years in response to increased drone incursions into European airspace since September....
Canada reached NATO's target of spending 2% of GDP on defense in 2025 and pledged to increase this to 5% by 2035. However, the current state of its defense industry struggles to support this commitmen...
According to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, the Department of Defense's (DOD) annual budget allocation for deterring adversary actions in the Indo-Pacific region shows inconsi...
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has highlighted inconsistencies in how the Department of Defense allocates funds for deterring potential threats in the Indo-Pacific region based on an ...
A senior editor argues that despite claims of entering a pre-war era, Britain's military capability is actually declining due to delayed modernization and reduced manpower across all branches of the m...
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reported inconsistencies in how the Department of Defense (DOD) funds its deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific region over time....
Former US President Donald Trump stated that he safeguarded and bolstered NATO's military commitments during his presidency, claiming credit for ensuring all member states adhere more closely to spend...
President Donald Trump has expressed concerns about multi-million dollar compensation packages awarded to top executives in the defense industry. He believes high salaries may incentivize companies to...
The White House has made three key announcements regarding military affairs, highlighting a pledge of support for the U.S. military. The statement also references an upcoming initiative though specifi...
Despite an increase in military salaries, which now surpass those of the IT sector, applications for military service in Ukraine have decreased due to a demographic crisis and individuals' risk calcul...
Venezuela's military faces constraints such as smaller population size, limited defense spending, and outdated equipment. Unlike the robust capabilities of the US army designed for global operations a...
An analysis discusses Russia's Kirov-class battlecruiser as an example of a problematic mega-surface combatant, similar to proposed US Trump-class 'battleship'. The article highlights issues such as b...
The United States has extended the deployment of its aircraft carriers in the Caribbean Sea and near Venezuelan waters. The article discusses the costs associated with such prolonged military operatio...
The article discusses Australia's capacity to increase its military expenditure, suggesting that reaching or exceeding 3% of GDP for defense funding would be feasible based on past history during the ...
The article discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's skepticism towards NATO despite his country being its largest financial contributor. It highlights the paradoxical situation where Trump criticizes ...
The article discusses controversies surrounding the United States' military budget, emphasizing concerns about funding and allocation of resources within its defense sectors....
The initiative to upgrade the U.S. Navy with advanced 'Trump-class' battleships could face significant challenges including financial constraints, production limitations, and doctrinal barriers....
Romania has committed 50 million euros to support Ukraine's defense under the US-led Partnership for Peace (PfP) framework, which facilitates coordinated procurement and budget sharing among NATO memb...
European Union leaders have instructed the Commission to continue efforts towards achieving a collective defense expenditure target of €210 billion by the end of 2027. The directive reflects ongoing d...
The U.S. Navy plans significant upgrades and renovations at six bases with an overall investment of $375 million. The improvements will also involve smaller projects across 50 bases....
Spain believes it will successfully meet the review criteria set by NATO for defense spending goals. The country likely aims to demonstrate compliance with the alliance's target of member states alloc...
In 2025, the Pentagon directed several changes that allowed the Army to significantly restructure its acquisitions and terminate various programs....
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $1.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for up to three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft....
The Department of Defense has failed its eighth consecutive financial audit and reiterated its commitment to achieving a clean audit by 2028....
The Pentagon announced that it has once again failed its annual audit for the eighth consecutive year. Despite this setback, officials maintain their commitment to achieving a clean audit in 2028....
Dr. Andrew Latham criticizes President Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget as 'political theater' rather than a serious policy proposal. The critique points out that the announcement lacks c...
The article provides an infographic comparing the military capabilities of Denmark and the United States. It includes factors such as active personnel numbers, defense budgets, and equipment holdings....
The UK government has not released its Defence Investment Plan as of 2025, leading to uncertainty regarding the country’s defense spending commitments....
An analysis counters claims that Scotland receives inadequate defense spending by explaining that calculations based solely on procurement costs do not account for the substantial basing, personnel, a...
The author criticizes the reduction of Estonia's defense tax into a permanent VAT hike after the Social Democrats left government, arguing that this move is inequitable and exacerbates poverty among t...
The Indian government has signed contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes. Details of the contract are not provided in this ...