US military’s future in Europe under review as Hegseth heads to NATO headquarters
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a Pentagon town hall Feb. 7, 2025. Hegseth will travel to Europe…
Estonian stance at NATO talks calls for defense spending hike next year | News
If the capability targets set for Estonia align with those the country has proposed to NATO’s Supreme Allied…
Germany’s Diehl Defence Wins IRIS-T Block II Missile Development Deal
German firm Diehl Defence has once again been selected to lead a multinational effort to develop an advanced…
NATO Could Raise Its Future Defense Spending to Five Percent
The proportion of NATO nations meeting the two percent benchmark has skyrocketed since 2022. Today, some members are…
Denmark responds to US pressure, ups Arctic defense spending
STORY: Denmark announced on Monday a $2 billion boost in defense spending to increase its military presence in…
NATO’s Defense Dilemma: Rising Costs, Reluctant Nations
U.S. President Donald Trump expects Washington’s NATO allies to spend more on bombs and bullets. Trump’s proposal for…
Estonian government calls for Maastricht criteria change to help increase defense spending | News
According to Estonia’s governing coalition, the money needed to increase defense spending should come mainly from the European…
Croatian Army Receives First Four Bradley Vehicles Acquired From US
Croatia has received the first four of 89 Bradley M2A2 infantry fighting vehicles ordered from the US. The…
Canada’s Military Is Slowly Falling Apart Now
Key Points and Summary: Canada’s once-strong contributions to NATO have faded, revealing a widening gap between lofty rhetoric…
Top UK Official Backs Trump’s Call for Increased NATO Defense Spending
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Thursday backed President-elect Donald Trump‘s calls for increased defense spending for NATO…
Czech Defense Budget Now Over 2 Percent of GDP, MoD Says
Czech Army Pandur II APC. The Czech government spent over 2.0 percent of GDP on defense in 2024,…
Czech Republic Hits NATO Spending Target for First Time in 20 Years
For the first time in twenty years, the Czech Republic has met NATO’s defense spending target, allocating…