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German Bundeswehr Intensifies Recruitment Amidst Personnel Shortage
Facing a personnel shortage, the German Bundeswehr is intensifying recruitment efforts, seeing a 20% rise in applications this year, partly due to the war in Ukraine, and aims to recruit 60,000 more soldiers in coming years, potentially reintroducing conscription if voluntary recruitment fails.
German Bundeswehr Intensifies Recruitment Amidst Personnel Shortage
Facing a personnel shortage, the German Bundeswehr is intensifying recruitment efforts, seeing a 20% rise in applications this year, partly due to the war in Ukraine, and aims to recruit 60,000 more soldiers in coming years, potentially reintroducing conscription if voluntary recruitment fails.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Speeds Up Military Procurement to Enhance National Security
The German cabinet approved a bill to significantly speed up the procurement of military equipment and supplies, including 10,000 Tasers for federal police, prioritizing domestic production to bolster national security in response to NATO goals and planned military expansion.
Germany Speeds Up Military Procurement to Enhance National Security
The German cabinet approved a bill to significantly speed up the procurement of military equipment and supplies, including 10,000 Tasers for federal police, prioritizing domestic production to bolster national security in response to NATO goals and planned military expansion.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Speeds Up Arms Procurement Amid Russia Threat
Germany's cabinet approved a bill to speed up military procurement, citing Russia as the most immediate threat to peace and security, increasing contract value limits, and facilitating cooperation with start-ups; critics raised concerns about wasteful spending and corruption.
Germany Speeds Up Arms Procurement Amid Russia Threat
Germany's cabinet approved a bill to speed up military procurement, citing Russia as the most immediate threat to peace and security, increasing contract value limits, and facilitating cooperation with start-ups; critics raised concerns about wasteful spending and corruption.
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Indra's Soaring Profits Amidst Planned Acquisition and Restructuring
Indra reported a significant increase in first-half 2024 profits (€215 million, up 88%), driven by its Defense division; the company's board will finalize the acquisition of Escribano Mechanical & Engineering next week, despite conflict-of-interest concerns; further acquisitions and divestments are ...
Indra's Soaring Profits Amidst Planned Acquisition and Restructuring
Indra reported a significant increase in first-half 2024 profits (€215 million, up 88%), driven by its Defense division; the company's board will finalize the acquisition of Escribano Mechanical & Engineering next week, despite conflict-of-interest concerns; further acquisitions and divestments are ...
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40% Bias Score
Ocasio-Cortez Faces DSA Criticism Over Iron Dome Funding Vote
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for voting against an amendment to block $500 million in funding for Israel's Iron Dome, despite her past opposition to Israeli actions in Gaza; the amendment, proposed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, faile...
Ocasio-Cortez Faces DSA Criticism Over Iron Dome Funding Vote
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for voting against an amendment to block $500 million in funding for Israel's Iron Dome, despite her past opposition to Israeli actions in Gaza; the amendment, proposed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, faile...
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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.
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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68% Bias Score
Greece Consolidates Military Conscripts, Boosts Reserves
Greece's Ministry of National Defense announced sweeping changes to its military structure, including consolidating all conscripts into the Army from January 1, 2026, to strengthen reserves by 5,000-6,000 annually, increasing soldier pay by up to 150 euros monthly, and investing 65 million euros in ...
Greece Consolidates Military Conscripts, Boosts Reserves
Greece's Ministry of National Defense announced sweeping changes to its military structure, including consolidating all conscripts into the Army from January 1, 2026, to strengthen reserves by 5,000-6,000 annually, increasing soldier pay by up to 150 euros monthly, and investing 65 million euros in ...
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36% Bias Score
Germany to Reintroduce Military Service Screenings in 2028
Germany plans to reintroduce compulsory military service screenings for 18-year-old men starting in 2028 to increase military strength amid growing threats from Russia and concerns over US security commitments, with the potential for full conscription if volunteer numbers are insufficient.
Germany to Reintroduce Military Service Screenings in 2028
Germany plans to reintroduce compulsory military service screenings for 18-year-old men starting in 2028 to increase military strength amid growing threats from Russia and concerns over US security commitments, with the potential for full conscription if volunteer numbers are insufficient.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Makes Second $800 Million AUKUS Payment Amidst US Review
Australia secretly paid the US another $800 million for AUKUS submarines, totaling $1.6 billion, despite a US Pentagon review; Canberra will pay $2 billion by end-2025, part of a $268-$368 billion, 30-year commitment.
Australia Makes Second $800 Million AUKUS Payment Amidst US Review
Australia secretly paid the US another $800 million for AUKUS submarines, totaling $1.6 billion, despite a US Pentagon review; Canberra will pay $2 billion by end-2025, part of a $268-$368 billion, 30-year commitment.
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36% Bias Score
Romania Launches Voluntary Military Training Program to Bolster Reserves
Romania will launch a voluntary, 4-month paid military training program for 18-to-35-year-olds to address its aging military reserves, aiming to increase the number of reservists and aligning with broader European military rearmament efforts.
Romania Launches Voluntary Military Training Program to Bolster Reserves
Romania will launch a voluntary, 4-month paid military training program for 18-to-35-year-olds to address its aging military reserves, aiming to increase the number of reservists and aligning with broader European military rearmament efforts.
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36% Bias Score
Japan's Defense Spending Plans Face Election Uncertainty"
Japan aims to reach 2 percent of GDP in defense spending by 2025, but the upcoming election could jeopardize further increases due to potential loss of the upper house majority and opposition to tax hikes, despite U.S. pressure for greater spending.
Japan's Defense Spending Plans Face Election Uncertainty"
Japan aims to reach 2 percent of GDP in defense spending by 2025, but the upcoming election could jeopardize further increases due to potential loss of the upper house majority and opposition to tax hikes, despite U.S. pressure for greater spending.
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44% Bias Score
Indra's Meteoric Rise: Defense Sector's Uncertain Future
Indra, a Spanish defense company, has experienced a 125.7% stock price increase in 2024, fueled by rising European military spending, but faces uncertainty regarding future growth due to varying analyst opinions and ambitious acquisition plans.
Indra's Meteoric Rise: Defense Sector's Uncertain Future
Indra, a Spanish defense company, has experienced a 125.7% stock price increase in 2024, fueled by rising European military spending, but faces uncertainty regarding future growth due to varying analyst opinions and ambitious acquisition plans.
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40% Bias Score
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