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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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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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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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Bayrou's Budget Bombshell Exposes Europe's Looming Fiscal Crisis

French Prime Minister François Bayrou's budget, unveiled Tuesday, proposes austerity measures to tackle France's rising debt and deficits, reflecting wider European fiscal challenges driven by an aging population and increased defense spending, facing political opposition and highlighting the risk o...

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Germany Rejects EU's €2 Trillion Budget Proposal

Germany rejected the European Union's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, citing budgetary constraints and disagreements over spending priorities, highlighting challenges in achieving consensus within the EU.

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EU Proposes €2 Trillion Budget with Increased Defense Spending and New Revenue Streams

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, including €131 billion for defense and space, €400 billion for competitiveness, and €100 billion for Ukraine, with new revenue streams to offset increased spending and national plans for allocation.

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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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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.

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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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Germany Announces Modernized Voluntary Military Service

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a modernized voluntary military service, aiming for 25,000-30,000 recruits annually, with a €100 million investment in Germersheim and a focus on expanded homeland security training, including drone operation.

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Macron Announces Unprecedented French Military Buildup

French President Macron announced on July 13th a historic military rearmament plan to counter perceived threats from Russia and uncertainty stemming from the US, aiming for €67.4 billion in defense spending by 2030 and 3.5% of GDP by 2035, including bolstering cybersecurity and hybrid warfare defens...

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