Tag #Defense Spending

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First International Military Conference "Landeuro" Held in Wiesbaden

The Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) is hosting the inaugural "Landeuro" conference in Wiesbaden, Germany, this Wednesday and Thursday, focusing on military technology, defense strategies, and lessons from the Ukraine war, prompting protests from Die Linke.

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Macron Announces Massive French Defense Budget Increase Amidst Heightened Security Concerns

French President Macron announced a significant increase in France's defense budget—€3.5 billion in 2026 and €3 billion in 2027—citing unprecedented threats to freedom and peace in Europe since World War II, driven by rising international tensions and the weakening of the post-war international orde...

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SNP Quango Funds Defence Firms Despite Munitions Funding Ban

Scottish Enterprise, an SNP agency, admitted to providing £18.4 million to defense firms, including BAE Systems and Thales UK, since 2020, contradicting government claims of no funding for munitions companies and sparking accusations of hypocrisy.

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Poland to Acquire Another 180 South Korean K2 Tanks

Poland finalized a \$6.7 billion deal for 180 more South Korean K2 tanks, adding to its almost 1,000-tank arsenal, reflecting its increased defense spending and South Korea's rise as a major arms supplier amid global conflict.

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UK F-35 Jet Program Hampered by Shortages, Limiting Operational Missions

Due to personnel shortages and spare parts issues, Britain's £11 billion F-35 stealth jet fleet is only able to conduct about one-third of its planned missions, undermining its warfighting capabilities and representing a disappointing return on investment.

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Macron to Announce Major Defense Spending Increase Amid Heightened Global Threats

French President Emmanuel Macron will announce significant increases to France's defense budget on July 13th in response to heightened international security threats, including an accelerated Russian threat, global instability, and the erosion of long-standing partnerships, as revealed by a recent s...

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NATO's 5% Defense Spending Pledge Faces Economic Challenges

The NATO summit concluded with a commitment from 32 member states to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035; however, Spain secured an opt-out, raising concerns about the feasibility and economic impact of the agreement for other high-debt nations.

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US Demands Clarity, Increased Spending from Australia in AUKUS Review

The Pentagon is reviewing the $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal, demanding Australia provide assurances on submarine deployment in conflicts and significantly increase defense spending to 3.5 percent of GDP, prompting debate about sovereignty and alliance commitments.

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Poland to Acquire Another 180 South Korean Tanks

Poland finalized a $6.7 billion deal for 180 more South Korean K2 tanks, part of a larger agreement to acquire nearly 1,000, reflecting Poland's amplified defense spending and South Korea's increased role as a global arms supplier amid global conflicts.

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Poland to Acquire 180 More South Korean Tanks

Poland finalized a $6.7 billion deal for 180 more South Korean K2 tanks, adding to its growing arsenal and highlighting South Korea's role as a major arms supplier to US allies amid global conflicts.

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Russia designates France as primary European target, prompting massive French defense budget increase

France's Chief of Defence Staff, Thierry Burkhard, declared Russia has designated France as its primary target in Europe, prompting a significant increase in France's defense budget from €32.3 billion in 2017 to €67.4 billion by 2030 to counter Russia's hybrid warfare strategy which aims to weaken E...

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U.S. Army's Divergent Drone Acquisition Strategies Revealed

The U.S. Army's FY2026 budget reveals a two-pronged approach to acquiring small attack drones: a costly LASSO program featuring 294 Switchblade 600 drones at \$170,000 each and a separate initiative procuring 1,057 FPV/PBAS systems, likely costing around \$5,000 per drone, highlighting a contrast in...

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