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EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Program to Counter Russia and Belarus
The European Union approved a €150 billion defense program, SAFE, to address threats from Russia and Belarus, funding the purchase of weaponry via loans with a maximum 45-year repayment period, prioritizing European industry and excluding grants.
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Program to Counter Russia and Belarus
The European Union approved a €150 billion defense program, SAFE, to address threats from Russia and Belarus, funding the purchase of weaponry via loans with a maximum 45-year repayment period, prioritizing European industry and excluding grants.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Announces $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System
President Trump announced a $175 billion plan for a new missile defense system called "Golden Dome," aiming to intercept various missiles from land, sea, and space by the end of his term; Canada may join, and the program's head is General Michael Gately.
Trump Announces $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System
President Trump announced a $175 billion plan for a new missile defense system called "Golden Dome," aiming to intercept various missiles from land, sea, and space by the end of his term; Canada may join, and the program's head is General Michael Gately.
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48% Bias Score
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund to Boost Production
EU ambassadors approved a €150 billion fund to boost defense production, prioritizing 65% EU-made weapons, bypassing the Parliament, and needing member state approval by May 27th to address vulnerabilities exposed by the Ukraine war and potential shifts in US support.
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund to Boost Production
EU ambassadors approved a €150 billion fund to boost defense production, prioritizing 65% EU-made weapons, bypassing the Parliament, and needing member state approval by May 27th to address vulnerabilities exposed by the Ukraine war and potential shifts in US support.
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36% Bias Score
EU Creates \$168.3 Billion Defense Fund
The European Union will create a "Security Action for Europe" (SAFE) fund of \$168.3 billion (€150 billion) to strengthen its defense, primarily through loans to EU members and Ukraine, financed by joint borrowing; the decision follows Russia's military actions and a stated reduction in reliance on ...
EU Creates \$168.3 Billion Defense Fund
The European Union will create a "Security Action for Europe" (SAFE) fund of \$168.3 billion (€150 billion) to strengthen its defense, primarily through loans to EU members and Ukraine, financed by joint borrowing; the decision follows Russia's military actions and a stated reduction in reliance on ...
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40% Bias Score
Sikorski: Russia Economically Dependent on China, NATO Needs 5% GDP for Defense
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Russia is economically dependent on China, that Putin believes he can still win the war in Ukraine, and that NATO needs to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP to counter Russia.
Sikorski: Russia Economically Dependent on China, NATO Needs 5% GDP for Defense
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Russia is economically dependent on China, that Putin believes he can still win the war in Ukraine, and that NATO needs to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP to counter Russia.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Aims to Build Europe's Strongest Army
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a plan to make Germany's military the strongest conventional army in Europe, committing 5% of the country's GDP to defense spending, surpassing the UK's planned 2.5% and marking a historic shift in German military policy.
Germany Aims to Build Europe's Strongest Army
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a plan to make Germany's military the strongest conventional army in Europe, committing 5% of the country's GDP to defense spending, surpassing the UK's planned 2.5% and marking a historic shift in German military policy.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Announces $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Space-Based Missile Defense System
President Donald Trump announced the "Golden Dome," a ground- and space-based missile defense system estimated to cost $175 billion, led by Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, and expected to be completed in three years.
Trump Announces $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Space-Based Missile Defense System
President Donald Trump announced the "Golden Dome," a ground- and space-based missile defense system estimated to cost $175 billion, led by Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, and expected to be completed in three years.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Announces $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System
President Trump announced a $175 billion plan for a missile defense system called "Golden Dome", potentially including space-based technologies, aiming for completion by the end of his presidency, despite expert concerns over its feasibility and cost, and criticism from China and Russia.
Trump Announces $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System
President Trump announced a $175 billion plan for a missile defense system called "Golden Dome", potentially including space-based technologies, aiming for completion by the end of his presidency, despite expert concerns over its feasibility and cost, and criticism from China and Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Record US Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia Highlights Surge in Global Military Spending
During President Trump's Middle East trip, the US and Saudi Arabia announced a $600 billion commercial package, including a record $142 billion arms deal, reflecting a surge in global military spending and the growing importance of AI in national security.
Record US Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia Highlights Surge in Global Military Spending
During President Trump's Middle East trip, the US and Saudi Arabia announced a $600 billion commercial package, including a record $142 billion arms deal, reflecting a surge in global military spending and the growing importance of AI in national security.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Historic Defense Spending Increase
Germany plans to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP, a historic shift driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leading to a significant budget increase and military modernization impacting international relations.
Germany's Historic Defense Spending Increase
Germany plans to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP, a historic shift driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leading to a significant budget increase and military modernization impacting international relations.
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44% Bias Score
European Debt Proposed to Fund Military Buildup
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard proposed a European debt to fund a €800 billion military spending plan by 2030, mirroring German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rearmament push and echoing the 2020 Covid debt response, amid concerns about the changing role of the dollar and the need for stronger Eu...
European Debt Proposed to Fund Military Buildup
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard proposed a European debt to fund a €800 billion military spending plan by 2030, mirroring German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rearmament push and echoing the 2020 Covid debt response, amid concerns about the changing role of the dollar and the need for stronger Eu...
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56% Bias Score
Germany to Outspend Britain on Defence, Aiming for Strongest European Army
Germany plans to become Europe's strongest conventional army, committing 5% of its GDP to defense—double Britain's target—to counter Russia's aggression, driven by the US and Germany's new security role.
Germany to Outspend Britain on Defence, Aiming for Strongest European Army
Germany plans to become Europe's strongest conventional army, committing 5% of its GDP to defense—double Britain's target—to counter Russia's aggression, driven by the US and Germany's new security role.
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52% Bias Score
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