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NATO Chief Urges Allies to Increase Military Spending, Adopt 'War Mentality'
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged allies to significantly increase military spending and adopt a "war mentality" due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and China's growing military power; he estimates 10,000 weekly deaths in Ukraine and warns of unpreparedness for future threats.
NATO Chief Urges Allies to Increase Military Spending, Adopt 'War Mentality'
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged allies to significantly increase military spending and adopt a "war mentality" due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and China's growing military power; he estimates 10,000 weekly deaths in Ukraine and warns of unpreparedness for future threats.
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48% Bias Score
NDAA Passes with Increased Military Pay, Controversial Transgender Care Ban
The $895.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) raises defense spending by 1%, provides double-digit pay raises to many junior enlisted service members, but controversially bans federal funding for gender dysphoria treatment for children of service members, creating significant bipartis...
NDAA Passes with Increased Military Pay, Controversial Transgender Care Ban
The $895.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) raises defense spending by 1%, provides double-digit pay raises to many junior enlisted service members, but controversially bans federal funding for gender dysphoria treatment for children of service members, creating significant bipartis...
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64% 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 €3 billion annual increase to the defense budget, potentially delaying military modernization and support for Ukraine by as much as €20 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 €3 billion annual increase to the defense budget, potentially delaying military modernization and support for Ukraine by as much as €20 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 €8 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 €8 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
Rutte Warns of Russian Ambitions to Eliminate Ukraine, Urges Increased European Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that Russia aims to eliminate Ukraine and may subsequently target other European countries, urging a drastic increase in European defense spending due to Russia's use of drone swarms in Ukraine and other hostile actions.
Rutte Warns of Russian Ambitions to Eliminate Ukraine, Urges Increased European Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that Russia aims to eliminate Ukraine and may subsequently target other European countries, urging a drastic increase in European defense spending due to Russia's use of drone swarms in Ukraine and other hostile actions.
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48% Bias Score
"EU Seeks €500 Billion for Defense Amidst US Uncertainty and Internal Divisions"
"Facing potential cuts in US support for Ukraine, the EU is exploring €500 billion in joint borrowing for defense, but internal disagreements on debt issuance and national budget concerns hinder progress."
"EU Seeks €500 Billion for Defense Amidst US Uncertainty and Internal Divisions"
"Facing potential cuts in US support for Ukraine, the EU is exploring €500 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 €829.8 million to modernize 479 Taurus missiles and an additional €2.1 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 €829.8 million to modernize 479 Taurus missiles and an additional €2.1 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
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