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US Precision Missiles Tested: Raising Stakes in Taiwan Strait

The US successfully tested its new Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) in Australia, reaching a range of over 480 kilometers and capable of being launched from HIMARS and MLRS systems; the test significantly increases the risk for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan and is part of a larger arms rac...

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Turkey to Purchase 40 Eurofighter Jets: Preliminary Approval from Germany and UK

Germany and the UK have given preliminary approval for Turkey to purchase 40 Eurofighter jets, a move that will not significantly alter the Aegean power balance but signals strengthened European-Turkish defense cooperation and is part of Turkey's plan to acquire F-35s.

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Turkish Union Condemns NATO's Increased Military Spending

The Birleşik Metal-İş Union strongly criticizes NATO's 2025 Hague Summit decision to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, warning of severe consequences for workers and social programs in Turkey and globally, and vowing to increase their activism in 2026.

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Marx Criticizes De-Democratization, Warns Against New Arms Race

Cardinal Reinhard Marx, at the Munich and Freising Archdiocese's annual reception on Monday, delivered a combative speech criticizing societal de-democratization, the decline of international law, and a potential new arms race, advocating instead for dialogue and compromise. Bavaria's State Chancell...

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EU Grants Defense Spending Waivers to 15 Member States

The EU Council granted 15 member states waivers from budgetary rules to massively increase defense spending up to 1.5% of GDP annually for four years, aligning with the EU's Readiness 2030 plan (€800 billion) and NATO's increased defense spending target (5% of GDP by 2035), despite concerns regardin...

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UK-Germany Defense Pact Signals New Era in European Security

Britain and Germany are on the verge of signing a defense cooperation agreement, a major shift from their past adversarial relationship, driven primarily by financial constraints and concerns about Russia's aggression and the reliability of Article 5 of NATO.

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Turkey's Hypersonic Missile: A Challenge to Russia's Superiority?

Turkey's unveiling of the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile system, with a range of 800-1000km and speed of at least Mach 5, has sparked a discussion about its capabilities against Russian systems like the Kinzhal, prompting Russia to highlight its own S-500 air defense system. The development under...

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Golden Dome Anti-missile System Faces Criticism Amidst Massive Budget and Viability Concerns

President Trump's proposed Golden Dome anti-missile system, with an initial budget of $25 billion and projected costs of $542 billion, faces criticism for its feasibility, cost, and potential for space militarization, raising concerns about an arms race and global stability.

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Russia's Munitions Output Four Times Greater Than NATO's in 2024

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that Russia's artillery shell production is four times greater than NATO's, producing 4.5 million shells in 2024 compared to NATO's 1.2 million, highlighting a critical supply gap that jeopardizes Ukraine's defense and underscores the need for increased Weste...

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Russia-North Korea Military Alliance Strengthens Amidst Ukraine War

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov visited North Korea, solidifying a strategic partnership that includes military cooperation and mutual defense; thousands of North Korean troops are now supporting Russia in Ukraine.

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NATO Summit Agrees to 5% GDP Defense Spending Amidst Growing China Concerns

NATO member states agreed at their June 24-25 summit in The Hague to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, implicitly targeting China's growing power as a primary threat, while framing the increase as job creation for domestic support.

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Germany's Massive Military Investment: High Costs, Questionable Economic Returns

Germany's Bundestag approved a multi-billion euro investment package for infrastructure and defense on March 18, 2025, aiming to modernize the Bundeswehr and potentially create economic growth, but economists warn of limited overall economic returns compared to other investments.

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