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US-China Relations: Prioritizing Diplomacy Over a Costly Arms Race

The US vastly outspends China on defense, but concerns remain about China's military and industrial growth; a 2022 study revealed that even a limited nuclear exchange could cause billions of deaths; the US should focus on diplomacy, not an arms race.

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Trump's Military Parade: Echoes of 1991 Controversy

President Trump's upcoming $45 million military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, mirroring the 1991 Gulf War victory parade, has drawn criticism for its cost, potential street damage from tanks, and the image it projects.

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Gibraltar: Key to UK's Enhanced European Security

The UK's Strategic Defence Review designates Gibraltar as a key location for bolstering European security, involving £1.5 billion in munitions and energy investments, alongside four new nuclear submarines and 7,000 long-range weapons, to counter potential Russian aggression, with defense spending ri...

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UK Announces Massive Defense Spending Increase

The UK government unveiled a comprehensive defense strategy increasing the defense budget to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% by 2034, expanding its navy, investing €18 billion in nuclear weapons, and aiming to reverse a 200-year low in military personnel, primarily due to the perceived threat from Russia...

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Lithuania Urges Stronger NATO Response, More Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys dismisses Russia-Ukraine peace talks as insincere, urging increased military spending among European allies and further sanctions on Moscow while committing Lithuania to 0.25% of GDP for Ukraine aid for 10 years; he also highlights the need for stronger NA...

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UK Announces £15 Billion Defense Investment and New Submarine Program

The UK government will invest £15 billion in its nuclear warhead program and build up to 12 new attack submarines, creating tens of thousands of jobs and modernizing its nuclear deterrent by the late 2030s to counter growing global threats, particularly from Russia.

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UK Defence Review: Increased Spending, Questionable Dividend

The UK government's strategic defence review increases defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, focusing on nuclear weapons, submarines, cyber, and drones, while critics question the economic benefits and call for a more innovative and strategically sound approach.

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UK Unveils £2 Billion Drone Investment as Part of Strategic Defence Review

The UK government unveiled a strategic defense review outlining a £2 billion increase in drone technology investment, aiming to increase military lethality tenfold, and increase army personnel to 76,000, alongside exploring reintroducing air-launched nuclear weapons, driven by perceived security thr...

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UK Defence Stocks Soar on Starmer's Spending Pledge

Keir Starmer's vow to make the UK 'battle-ready' sent defense stocks soaring, with BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce hitting record highs following a strategic defense review outlining £15 billion investment in nuclear warheads and plans for 12 nuclear-powered submarines, six munitions factories and a new...

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UK Unveils Massive Military Buildup Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions

The UK announced a new defense strategy on Monday, including twelve new nuclear submarines, \£15 billion for the nuclear arsenal, and a substantial increase in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, aiming to reach 3% by 2034, creating over 30,000 military jobs, driven by concerns about Russia an...

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Labour Downgrades Defence Spending Pledge to "Ambition" Amidst Criticism

Labour's Defence Secretary, John Healey, downgraded the party's commitment to spend 3 percent of GDP on national security by 2034 to an "ambition," just days after stating it would be achieved, causing criticism from the Conservatives and concerns about the affordability of a new 10-year defence pla...

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UK Defence Review Calls for Increased Spending Amid Rising Global Threats

The UK's defence review, prompted by rising global threats, recommends increasing military spending to at least 3% of GDP by 2034 to modernize the armed forces, expand the army to 76,000, and enhance national security preparedness; however, funding remains uncertain.

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