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"EU Seeks โฌ500 Billion for Defense Amidst US Uncertainty and Internal Divisions"
"Facing potential cuts in US support for Ukraine, the EU is exploring โฌ500 billion in joint borrowing for defense, but internal disagreements on debt issuance and national budget concerns hinder progress."
"EU Seeks โฌ500 Billion for Defense Amidst US Uncertainty and Internal Divisions"
"Facing potential cuts in US support for Ukraine, the EU is exploring โฌ500 billion in joint borrowing for defense, but internal disagreements on debt issuance and national budget concerns hinder progress."
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48% Bias Score
Russia's War Economy: Sanctions, Inflation, and a Ruble in Crisis
Russia's economy is severely impacted by the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, showing a devalued ruble, reduced oil and gas revenues, high military spending (29% of the budget), and high inflation (projected at 26%), despite a 21% interest rate.
Russia's War Economy: Sanctions, Inflation, and a Ruble in Crisis
Russia's economy is severely impacted by the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, showing a devalued ruble, reduced oil and gas revenues, high military spending (29% of the budget), and high inflation (projected at 26%), despite a 21% interest rate.
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32% Bias Score
UK Army Could Be Defeated in Six Months: Veterans Minister
Veterans Minister Al Carns warns that the British Army, at its smallest since Napoleonic times, could be defeated within six months in a major conflict due to high projected casualty rates and insufficient troop replacement capacity; this has raised concerns over defense spending and military prepar...
UK Army Could Be Defeated in Six Months: Veterans Minister
Veterans Minister Al Carns warns that the British Army, at its smallest since Napoleonic times, could be defeated within six months in a major conflict due to high projected casualty rates and insufficient troop replacement capacity; this has raised concerns over defense spending and military prepar...
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56% Bias Score
Germany to Modernize and Expand Taurus Missile Arsenal
Germany will spend โฌ829.8 million to modernize 479 Taurus missiles and an additional โฌ2.1 billion to purchase 600 new Taurus Neo missiles by 2029, significantly increasing its missile arsenal and expanding the MBDA plant in Schrobenhausen to include Patriot missile production.
Germany to Modernize and Expand Taurus Missile Arsenal
Germany will spend โฌ829.8 million to modernize 479 Taurus missiles and an additional โฌ2.1 billion to purchase 600 new Taurus Neo missiles by 2029, significantly increasing its missile arsenal and expanding the MBDA plant in Schrobenhausen to include Patriot missile production.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's 2025 Budget: Military Spending Soars Amidst Ruble Devaluation
Russia's 2025 budget allocates over $145 billion to military spending, exceeding combined spending on education, healthcare, and the national economy; this comes amid a weakening ruble and ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russia's 2025 Budget: Military Spending Soars Amidst Ruble Devaluation
Russia's 2025 budget allocates over $145 billion to military spending, exceeding combined spending on education, healthcare, and the national economy; this comes amid a weakening ruble and ongoing war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
Global arms sales by the top 100 producers reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the war in Ukraine and increased demand, with Russian companies showing the largest growth (40%) and European companies overcoming supply chain issues.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
Global arms sales by the top 100 producers reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the war in Ukraine and increased demand, with Russian companies showing the largest growth (40%) and European companies overcoming supply chain issues.
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36% Bias Score
French Defense Budget Delay Threatens Military Modernization and Support for Ukraine
A no-confidence vote in France's government on December 4th threatens a planned โฌ3 billion annual increase to the defense budget, potentially delaying military modernization and support for Ukraine by as much as โฌ20 billion by 2030.
French Defense Budget Delay Threatens Military Modernization and Support for Ukraine
A no-confidence vote in France's government on December 4th threatens a planned โฌ3 billion annual increase to the defense budget, potentially delaying military modernization and support for Ukraine by as much as โฌ20 billion by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
"New European Defense Fund Proposed Amidst Geopolitical Instability"
"A new European defense fund is proposed due to the Ukraine war and regional instability, replacing a previous ineffective โฌ8 billion fund. It will rely on voluntary national contributions and bonds with governmental guarantees, potentially including non-EU members."
"New European Defense Fund Proposed Amidst Geopolitical Instability"
"A new European defense fund is proposed due to the Ukraine war and regional instability, replacing a previous ineffective โฌ8 billion fund. It will rely on voluntary national contributions and bonds with governmental guarantees, potentially including non-EU members."
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40% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Rise Despite US Manufacturers' Revenue Dip
The global arms trade increased by 4.2 percent in 2023, reaching $632 billion, but the two largest US manufacturers, Lockheed Martin and RTX, saw a decrease in revenue, while Russia's Rostec saw a massive 49 percent increase.
Global Arms Sales Rise Despite US Manufacturers' Revenue Dip
The global arms trade increased by 4.2 percent in 2023, reaching $632 billion, but the two largest US manufacturers, Lockheed Martin and RTX, saw a decrease in revenue, while Russia's Rostec saw a massive 49 percent increase.
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36% Bias Score
Russia's Record \$126 Billion Defense Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia approved a record \$126 billion defense budget for 2025, comprising 32.5% of government spending, due to the costly war in Ukraine, exceeding this year's by \$28 billion, while slightly decreasing in 2026 and 2027.
Russia's Record \$126 Billion Defense Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia approved a record \$126 billion defense budget for 2025, comprising 32.5% of government spending, due to the costly war in Ukraine, exceeding this year's by \$28 billion, while slightly decreasing in 2026 and 2027.
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36% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
The top 100 global arms companies generated $632 billion in revenue in 2023, a 4.2% increase, primarily due to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, East Asia tensions, and global military modernization; US companies dominated, but faced supply chain issues; European growth was slower.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
The top 100 global arms companies generated $632 billion in revenue in 2023, a 4.2% increase, primarily due to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, East Asia tensions, and global military modernization; US companies dominated, but faced supply chain issues; European growth was slower.
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40% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine, Gaza, and East Asia Conflicts
The global arms industry's revenue increased by 4.2% to $632 billion in 2023, primarily due to the Ukraine and Gaza wars and rising East Asian tensions; Russian arms sales surged by 40%, while some European manufacturers also experienced significant growth, but others declined.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine, Gaza, and East Asia Conflicts
The global arms industry's revenue increased by 4.2% to $632 billion in 2023, primarily due to the Ukraine and Gaza wars and rising East Asian tensions; Russian arms sales surged by 40%, while some European manufacturers also experienced significant growth, but others declined.
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36% Bias Score
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