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No alternative to higher defence spending amid Russian threat, NATO's Rutte says
There is no alternative to higher defence spending in light of the ongoing threat from Russia, NATO chief Mark Rutte said on ...
Germany to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP in 2029
Germany’s finance minister has vowed to lift the country’s defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product in 2029.
Japan Policy Chief Hits Back at US Call for 5% Defense Spending
Japan should focus on enhancing its defense capabilities, not chasing spending goals, the ruling party’s policy chief said, ...
German cabinet passes 2025 draft budget with leap in defence spending
Germany's cabinet approved on Tuesday the draft budget for 2025 and the budget framework for 2026 with record investments in ...
Germany to boost defence spending at faster rate than France or UK
Germany will boost defence spending by more than two-thirds by 2029, outpacing France and the UK as Chancellor Friedrich Merz ...
Germany to Sell More Debt as Coalition Ramps Up Defense Spending
Germany will sell €19 billion ($22 billion) more federal-government debt than planned in the third quarter to help fund a ...
Slovakia reserves right to decide pace of defence spending rise, PM Fico says
Slovakia has to reserve the right to decide how fast to raise spending towards NATO's new targets for 2035 and any increase ...
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Wicker unhappy with proposed U.S. defense spending, calls budget request “inadequate”
The Senate Armed Services chairman said the gaps in spending will make it more difficult to maintain America’s standing on ...