EU Urges EIB to Double Defense Funding to \$2 Billion
Nineteen EU nations, led by Spain, Germany, France, and Italy, formally requested that the European Investment Bank (EIB) dramatically increase its financing of defense projects to \$2 billion in 2025, aiming to boost private investment and strengthen European defense capabilities.
EU Urges EIB to Double Defense Funding to \$2 Billion
Nineteen EU nations, led by Spain, Germany, France, and Italy, formally requested that the European Investment Bank (EIB) dramatically increase its financing of defense projects to \$2 billion in 2025, aiming to boost private investment and strengthen European defense capabilities.
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48% Bias Score
Kim Jong Un Orders Expansion of North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a nuclear materials production facility, ordering a significant expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal, escalating tensions with the US despite Donald Trump's offer to resume diplomacy; analysts believe this is a strategic move to gain political...
Kim Jong Un Orders Expansion of North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a nuclear materials production facility, ordering a significant expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal, escalating tensions with the US despite Donald Trump's offer to resume diplomacy; analysts believe this is a strategic move to gain political...
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40% Bias Score
Russia's New Oreshnik Missile: Echoes of the Euromissile Crisis
The unveiling of Russia's new Oreshnik missile, with a range of almost 5,000 kilometers, capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads, has raised concerns about European security, echoing the Euromissile crisis of the 1970s and highlighting the need for a European response in the absence of ...
Russia's New Oreshnik Missile: Echoes of the Euromissile Crisis
The unveiling of Russia's new Oreshnik missile, with a range of almost 5,000 kilometers, capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads, has raised concerns about European security, echoing the Euromissile crisis of the 1970s and highlighting the need for a European response in the absence of ...
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36% Bias Score
UK Develops Advanced Naval Drones for Ukraine, Posing Threat to Russian Navy
Britain is developing 10 high-speed, long-range naval drones (COOKSON) for Ukraine, featuring speeds up to 40 knots (74km/h), ranges of 800 nautical miles (1481km), and weapons with ranges of 30-100km; initial deployment is planned for the Black Sea, but they could be used in the Baltic or Arctic re...
UK Develops Advanced Naval Drones for Ukraine, Posing Threat to Russian Navy
Britain is developing 10 high-speed, long-range naval drones (COOKSON) for Ukraine, featuring speeds up to 40 knots (74km/h), ranges of 800 nautical miles (1481km), and weapons with ranges of 30-100km; initial deployment is planned for the Black Sea, but they could be used in the Baltic or Arctic re...
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40% Bias Score
Nuclear Risks Rise as New START Treaty Nears Expiration
The 40th anniversary of Reagan and Gorbachev's declaration that nuclear war is unwinnable coincides with growing nuclear risks, as the New START treaty nears expiration and the potential for a new arms race looms, with Donald Trump set to re-assume the presidency, adding to international concerns.
Nuclear Risks Rise as New START Treaty Nears Expiration
The 40th anniversary of Reagan and Gorbachev's declaration that nuclear war is unwinnable coincides with growing nuclear risks, as the New START treaty nears expiration and the potential for a new arms race looms, with Donald Trump set to re-assume the presidency, adding to international concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Philippines to Acquire U.S. Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines announced plans to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system to defend its maritime interests in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the acquisition is expected to take at least two years.
Philippines to Acquire U.S. Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines announced plans to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system to defend its maritime interests in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the acquisition is expected to take at least two years.
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Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korean Nuclear Facility, Signaling Continued Arsenal Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent inspection of a nuclear material production facility and call for bolstering the country's nuclear fighting capability signal continued expansion of its nuclear arsenal, potentially impacting U.S.-North Korea diplomacy.
Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korean Nuclear Facility, Signaling Continued Arsenal Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent inspection of a nuclear material production facility and call for bolstering the country's nuclear fighting capability signal continued expansion of its nuclear arsenal, potentially impacting U.S.-North Korea diplomacy.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Orders Next-Generation Missile Defense System
President Trump ordered the creation of a next-generation missile defense system, tasking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with developing plans for a system that will defend against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, fulfilling a campaign promise and prioritizing domestic manufacturing.
Trump Orders Next-Generation Missile Defense System
President Trump ordered the creation of a next-generation missile defense system, tasking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with developing plans for a system that will defend against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, fulfilling a campaign promise and prioritizing domestic manufacturing.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Unveils New Suicide Drone, Plans 1,000-Drone Deployment
Iran unveiled the Razvan suicide drone, similar to Israel's UVision Hero series, with a 20 km range and 20-minute flight time, and announced plans to deploy 1,000 domestically developed drones to enhance military capabilities.
Iran Unveils New Suicide Drone, Plans 1,000-Drone Deployment
Iran unveiled the Razvan suicide drone, similar to Israel's UVision Hero series, with a 20 km range and 20-minute flight time, and announced plans to deploy 1,000 domestically developed drones to enhance military capabilities.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Arms Program: Implications for Greece
Turkey's new arms program, while substantial, is not unique to the region; similar initiatives exist in the EU and Greece, creating a security dilemma particularly concerning an arms race, requiring Greece to adapt its defense spending and promote its domestic defense industry.
Turkey's Arms Program: Implications for Greece
Turkey's new arms program, while substantial, is not unique to the region; similar initiatives exist in the EU and Greece, creating a security dilemma particularly concerning an arms race, requiring Greece to adapt its defense spending and promote its domestic defense industry.
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48% Bias Score
Western Tech Fuels Russia's New Ballistic Missiles
Russia's new Oreshnik ballistic missiles, tested against Ukraine, utilize Western high-tech components from Germany and Japan, despite sanctions, highlighting continued reliance on foreign technology for precision manufacturing and challenging international efforts to curb arms production.
Western Tech Fuels Russia's New Ballistic Missiles
Russia's new Oreshnik ballistic missiles, tested against Ukraine, utilize Western high-tech components from Germany and Japan, despite sanctions, highlighting continued reliance on foreign technology for precision manufacturing and challenging international efforts to curb arms production.
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40% Bias Score
Philippines to Buy US Missile System, Sparking China's Arms Race Warning
The Philippines will buy the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime territory in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the purchase is expected to take two years or more to complete.
Philippines to Buy US Missile System, Sparking China's Arms Race Warning
The Philippines will buy the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime territory in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the purchase is expected to take two years or more to complete.
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32% Bias Score