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AUKUS Deal Under Review: Trump Ally to Lead Assessment
US Under Secretary of Defence Policy Elbridge Colby will lead a review of the AUKUS submarine deal, raising concerns about its potential cancellation or alteration, impacting Australia's defense capabilities and potentially costing billions.
AUKUS Deal Under Review: Trump Ally to Lead Assessment
US Under Secretary of Defence Policy Elbridge Colby will lead a review of the AUKUS submarine deal, raising concerns about its potential cancellation or alteration, impacting Australia's defense capabilities and potentially costing billions.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Considers Reintroducing Military Draft Amidst Troop Shortages
Germany's military faces a severe troop shortage, prompting a debate among lawmakers on the potential reintroduction of compulsory military service; current voluntary recruitment efforts have fallen far short of the required 260,000 soldiers, leading to concerns about meeting NATO obligations.
Germany Considers Reintroducing Military Draft Amidst Troop Shortages
Germany's military faces a severe troop shortage, prompting a debate among lawmakers on the potential reintroduction of compulsory military service; current voluntary recruitment efforts have fallen far short of the required 260,000 soldiers, leading to concerns about meeting NATO obligations.
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44% Bias Score
NATO Approves Major Military Buildup
NATO defense ministers in Brussels adopted a new strategy significantly increasing military spending and capabilities by approximately 30 percent, focusing on long-range weapons systems and troop increases to counter potential Russian aggression.
NATO Approves Major Military Buildup
NATO defense ministers in Brussels adopted a new strategy significantly increasing military spending and capabilities by approximately 30 percent, focusing on long-range weapons systems and troop increases to counter potential Russian aggression.
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44% Bias Score
NATO Ministers Meet, Merz Visits Trump Amidst Security and Trade Concerns
NATO defense ministers convene in Brussels to plan for the upcoming summit in The Hague, focusing on increasing defense budgets, while German Chancellor Merz meets with President Trump in Washington to discuss the war in Ukraine and tariffs.
NATO Ministers Meet, Merz Visits Trump Amidst Security and Trade Concerns
NATO defense ministers convene in Brussels to plan for the upcoming summit in The Hague, focusing on increasing defense budgets, while German Chancellor Merz meets with President Trump in Washington to discuss the war in Ukraine and tariffs.
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16% Bias Score
Germany Plans to Recruit 50,000-60,000 More Troops for Bundeswehr
Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a plan to recruit 50,000-60,000 additional troops for the Bundeswehr to meet NATO's updated defense needs, exploring options including a voluntary system with the possibility of reinstating conscription.
Germany Plans to Recruit 50,000-60,000 More Troops for Bundeswehr
Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a plan to recruit 50,000-60,000 additional troops for the Bundeswehr to meet NATO's updated defense needs, exploring options including a voluntary system with the possibility of reinstating conscription.
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52% Bias Score
UK Announces £6bn Defense Investment, New Weapons Factories
The UK government will invest £6bn in its armed forces over the next five years, building at least six new weapons factories and buying up to 7,000 long-range missiles to deter threats, with factories opening "very soon.
UK Announces £6bn Defense Investment, New Weapons Factories
The UK government will invest £6bn in its armed forces over the next five years, building at least six new weapons factories and buying up to 7,000 long-range missiles to deter threats, with factories opening "very soon.
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52% Bias Score
Japanese Warship in Australia to Secure Frigate Contract
A Japanese Mogami-class stealth frigate, the JS Yahagi, is in Darwin, Australia, to support Japan's bid for a \$6.5 billion contract to build Australia's next fleet of frigates; a decision is expected by year's end.
Japanese Warship in Australia to Secure Frigate Contract
A Japanese Mogami-class stealth frigate, the JS Yahagi, is in Darwin, Australia, to support Japan's bid for a \$6.5 billion contract to build Australia's next fleet of frigates; a decision is expected by year's end.
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48% Bias Score
NATO Boosts Combat Readiness Amidst Russian Threat
NATO defense ministers in Brussels agreed to drastically increase combat readiness due to the Russian military threat, with Germany facing pressure to reform its military conscription system and boost defense spending to over €200 billion annually.
NATO Boosts Combat Readiness Amidst Russian Threat
NATO defense ministers in Brussels agreed to drastically increase combat readiness due to the Russian military threat, with Germany facing pressure to reform its military conscription system and boost defense spending to over €200 billion annually.
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40% Bias Score
German States Push for Massive Space Funding Increase
Germany's Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Bremen states urge a €1 billion annual increase in national space funding and a doubled contribution (€2 billion annually) to the European Space Agency, emphasizing the need for European space sovereignty and security, particularly in light of global uncerta...
German States Push for Massive Space Funding Increase
Germany's Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Bremen states urge a €1 billion annual increase in national space funding and a doubled contribution (€2 billion annually) to the European Space Agency, emphasizing the need for European space sovereignty and security, particularly in light of global uncerta...
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44% Bias Score
NATO Allies Urged to Increase Military Spending to 5% of GDP by 2032
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte proposes a 5% GDP military spending target for allies by 2032, divided into 3.5% for direct military spending and 1.5% for broader security, to counter growing Russian threats and ensure continued US engagement.
NATO Allies Urged to Increase Military Spending to 5% of GDP by 2032
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte proposes a 5% GDP military spending target for allies by 2032, divided into 3.5% for direct military spending and 1.5% for broader security, to counter growing Russian threats and ensure continued US engagement.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Army Exceeds 2025 Recruiting Goal Four Months Early
The U.S. Army surpassed its 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 by June 1, four months early, due to a new preparatory course, professionalized recruiting force, and increased bonuses, reversing prior years' shortfalls.
U.S. Army Exceeds 2025 Recruiting Goal Four Months Early
The U.S. Army surpassed its 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 by June 1, four months early, due to a new preparatory course, professionalized recruiting force, and increased bonuses, reversing prior years' shortfalls.
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40% Bias Score
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund to Counter Russian Threat
The EU Council approved a €150 billion fund (SAFE) for joint defense production and procurement, aiming to strengthen the bloc's defense capabilities against potential Russian aggression by 2030, involving member states, Ukraine, and other countries.
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund to Counter Russian Threat
The EU Council approved a €150 billion fund (SAFE) for joint defense production and procurement, aiming to strengthen the bloc's defense capabilities against potential Russian aggression by 2030, involving member states, Ukraine, and other countries.
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40% Bias Score
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