Germany plans to double its defense spending within five years
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Germany will more than double its military spending by the turn of the decade…
Germany plans to raise defense spending to €153B by 2029
Puma infantry fighting vehicle. Photo credit: Bundeswehr Germany plans to raise its defense budget to €153 billion by…
Spain reaches deal with NATO ahead of summit to be excluded from 5% defense spending goal
MADRID (AP) — Spain reached a deal with NATO to be excluded from a 5% of GDP defense…
Russia ‘on Brink’ of Recession, Its Economy Minister Says
The Russian economy is “on the brink” of entering a recession, the country’s economy minister warned on Thursday.…
Germany’s Defense Firms Need Steelmakers to Help Fuel the Boom
(Bloomberg) — German defense manufacturers including Rheinmetall AG are urging domestic steelmakers to ramp up production of military-grade…
Trump returns to Confederate base names
Defense Secretary Hegseth grilled by Congress over LA protests A House subcommittee grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over…
What upcoming NATO talks mean for defense spending in Europe
– President Trump demands NATO allies increase the alliance’s defense spending target from the current 2% of GDP…
Britain is getting a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Moscow, and to Trump
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines, get its army ready to fight…
Dutch NATO math portends uphill battle for Europe on defense spending
PARIS — The Netherlands worked out the costs of meeting NATO’s new capability targets, providing a taste of…
Spain plans to reach NATO’s 2% defense spending target by 2025
The Spanish Prime Minister has confirmed an additional €10.4 billion investment in defense and security, aiming to raise…