Tag #Defence Spending

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Germany Passes €502.5 Billion Budget for 2025

The German Bundestag approved a €502.5 billion budget for 2025, including a significant increase in defense spending and a new €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and climate protection, after a delay due to early elections.

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Australia to Allow US Use of Henderson Nuclear Submarine Facility

Australia will spend \$12 billion on a Perth facility that may be used by the US to maintain its nuclear submarine fleet, potentially easing concerns over the AUKUS pact.

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EU and Poland Strengthen Eastern Border Security Amidst Belarus-Russia Tensions

On Sunday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the Polish-Belarusian border to address security concerns stemming from escalating tensions with Belarus and Russia, emphasizing European solidarity and joint defense initiatives.

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Canadian Dual-Use Tech Firms Face Hurdles in Accessing Defence Spending

A survey of 428 Canadian companies with dual-use technologies reveals that bureaucratic obstacles within the government's procurement system are hindering their participation in Canada's defense spending push, with many considering relocating abroad due to lengthy timelines and access limitations.

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Chagos Deal Costs Ten Times Initial Estimate: £35 Billion Revealed

The UK government will pay £35 billion to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, significantly exceeding Labour's £3.4 billion estimate, causing accusations of a government cover-up and raising concerns about transparency and future international negotiations.

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UK to Significantly Increase Defense Spending, Raising Concerns about Public Service Cuts

The UK government will increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 5% by 2035, potentially impacting welfare and public services due to economic constraints and amidst growing global threats.

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Australia's Balancing Act: Defence Spending, Climate Policy, and Immigration Concerns

Australia faces pressure to increase defence spending, reduce emissions, and manage immigration, leading to policy adjustments and public debate.

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Party for the Animals Changes Stance on Military Spending

Facing internal divisions, the Dutch Party for the Animals approved a new defense policy at its recent congress, ending its longstanding opposition to military spending due to the war in Ukraine, while facing a potential splinter group.

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Canada Considers Post-Ceasefire Troop Deployment to Ukraine

Following a visit to Kyiv, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that sending Canadian troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire is a possibility, while Defence Minister David McGuinty outlined options for support including intelligence sharing, logistical aid, and equipment, amid increased NATO d...

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Lithuania Builds Massive Border Defenses Amidst Heightened Russia Threat

Lithuania is building a 30-mile-wide, three-layered defensive line along its border with Russia and Belarus, including minefields and explosive bridges, as part of a larger Baltic effort to bolster defenses against potential Russian aggression, costing an estimated €60 million, and raising its defen...

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Political Divisions Stalemate European Army Creation"

European nations struggle to create a unified military force due to political disagreements among member states, despite increased defense budgets and geopolitical threats, including differing views on leadership, structure, and the role of the US. A Gallup poll reveals deep European ambivalence tow...

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Rudd Rejects Calls for Increased Australian Defense Spending Against China

Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd defends Australia's defense contributions against China, citing existing investments and strategic alignment with the US, despite Pentagon requests for increased spending to 3.5 percent of GDP and clarified AUKUS submarine deployment plans.

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