Germany Aims for NATO Goal With €162 Billion Budget by 2029
Germany’s push to rearm in response to mounting Russian aggression in Europe will see its annual defense budget…
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…