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EU to Loan €100 Billion+ for Member States' Defense Projects
The European Commission announced a €100 billion+ loan program (SAFE) for 20 EU member states' defense projects, prioritizing munitions, drones, and infrastructure, with initial payments expected in early 2024, requiring two-thirds of procurement to be from EU/Ukraine/EFTA/EEA countries.
EU to Loan €100 Billion+ for Member States' Defense Projects
The European Commission announced a €100 billion+ loan program (SAFE) for 20 EU member states' defense projects, prioritizing munitions, drones, and infrastructure, with initial payments expected in early 2024, requiring two-thirds of procurement to be from EU/Ukraine/EFTA/EEA countries.
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40% Bias Score
EU's 2028-2034 Budget: Defense Surge, CAP Cuts
The European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 increases military spending fivefold to €131 billion while cutting the Common Agricultural Policy budget by over 20% to €300 billion, sparking potential conflicts during negotiations with member states.
EU's 2028-2034 Budget: Defense Surge, CAP Cuts
The European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 increases military spending fivefold to €131 billion while cutting the Common Agricultural Policy budget by over 20% to €300 billion, sparking potential conflicts during negotiations with member states.
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44% Bias Score
US Pressures Japan, Australia to Boost Defense Spending Amid Taiwan Tensions
The US is pressuring Japan and Australia to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP, citing the need to defend Taiwan, despite the lack of US commitment and potential negative domestic impacts.
US Pressures Japan, Australia to Boost Defense Spending Amid Taiwan Tensions
The US is pressuring Japan and Australia to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP, citing the need to defend Taiwan, despite the lack of US commitment and potential negative domestic impacts.
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56% Bias Score
Indra to Acquire Escribano Mechanical & Engineering via Share Exchange
Indra plans to acquire Escribano Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E) this fall through a share exchange, increasing the Escribano family's stake to over 20% and aligning their interests with Indra's strategic growth in the defense sector, driven by increased NATO spending and Europe's push for strategic...
Indra to Acquire Escribano Mechanical & Engineering via Share Exchange
Indra plans to acquire Escribano Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E) this fall through a share exchange, increasing the Escribano family's stake to over 20% and aligning their interests with Indra's strategic growth in the defense sector, driven by increased NATO spending and Europe's push for strategic...
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48% Bias Score
Germany to Expand F-35 Fleet Amidst European Defense Tensions
Germany will purchase 15 additional F-35 fighter jets from the US, expanding its fleet to 50 to replace aging Tornado jets and address security concerns amid tensions with France over a joint European fighter jet project.
Germany to Expand F-35 Fleet Amidst European Defense Tensions
Germany will purchase 15 additional F-35 fighter jets from the US, expanding its fleet to 50 to replace aging Tornado jets and address security concerns amid tensions with France over a joint European fighter jet project.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Coalition Faces Rift Over NATO Defense Spending Demand
Spain's coalition government faces internal opposition to NATO's demand for a 5% GDP increase in defense spending, with coalition partners like Sumar and Podemos advocating for increased social spending and even withdrawal from NATO, triggering a national debate.
Spanish Coalition Faces Rift Over NATO Defense Spending Demand
Spain's coalition government faces internal opposition to NATO's demand for a 5% GDP increase in defense spending, with coalition partners like Sumar and Podemos advocating for increased social spending and even withdrawal from NATO, triggering a national debate.
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56% Bias Score
US Actions Exacerbate Asia-Pacific Tensions
The Asia-Pacific faces intensifying great power rivalry, with the US's Freedom of Navigation Operations and calls for increased military spending creating tension with China and potentially undermining ASEAN's multilateral cooperation efforts, particularly with China, its largest trading partner sin...
US Actions Exacerbate Asia-Pacific Tensions
The Asia-Pacific faces intensifying great power rivalry, with the US's Freedom of Navigation Operations and calls for increased military spending creating tension with China and potentially undermining ASEAN's multilateral cooperation efforts, particularly with China, its largest trading partner sin...
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56% Bias Score
France to Double Military Budget by 2027 Amid Heightened Security Concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 13, 2025, a doubling of France's military budget to €64 billion by 2027, citing increased threats to European peace and the need for stronger deterrence, despite existing public debt.
France to Double Military Budget by 2027 Amid Heightened Security Concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 13, 2025, a doubling of France's military budget to €64 billion by 2027, citing increased threats to European peace and the need for stronger deterrence, despite existing public debt.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Authorizes \$300 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
President Trump approved a \$300 million military aid package for Ukraine, likely including missiles for Patriot air defense systems and ballistic missiles, using presidential authority to bypass Congress; this follows a pause in aid and is intended to replenish existing supplies and cover losses, t...
Trump Authorizes \$300 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
President Trump approved a \$300 million military aid package for Ukraine, likely including missiles for Patriot air defense systems and ballistic missiles, using presidential authority to bypass Congress; this follows a pause in aid and is intended to replenish existing supplies and cover losses, t...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Decommissions Obsolete Aircraft Cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov
After eight years of failed repairs, Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft-carrying cruiser was deemed obsolete in April 2025, highlighting the country's shipbuilding limitations and strategic miscalculations.
Russia Decommissions Obsolete Aircraft Cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov
After eight years of failed repairs, Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft-carrying cruiser was deemed obsolete in April 2025, highlighting the country's shipbuilding limitations and strategic miscalculations.
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60% Bias Score
Record Russian Military Spending Reaches $25.68 Billion Amidst Heavy Ukraine War Losses
Russia's military spending on personnel hit a record 2 trillion rubles ($25.68 billion) in the first half of 2025, driven by the war in Ukraine, with projected costs exceeding 4 trillion rubles ($51.36 billion) by year-end and estimated battlefield fatalities between May 1 and July 9 reaching approx...
Record Russian Military Spending Reaches $25.68 Billion Amidst Heavy Ukraine War Losses
Russia's military spending on personnel hit a record 2 trillion rubles ($25.68 billion) in the first half of 2025, driven by the war in Ukraine, with projected costs exceeding 4 trillion rubles ($51.36 billion) by year-end and estimated battlefield fatalities between May 1 and July 9 reaching approx...
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28% Bias Score
EU Prioritizes Ukraine, Pledges Increased Aid and Defense Spending
EU High Representative Josep Borrell declared Ukraine the bloc's top priority during the NATO summit in The Hague, pledging continued aid, increased pressure on Russia for peace, and support for Ukraine's EU accession. The EU also plans to increase defense spending and streamline procurement to bett...
EU Prioritizes Ukraine, Pledges Increased Aid and Defense Spending
EU High Representative Josep Borrell declared Ukraine the bloc's top priority during the NATO summit in The Hague, pledging continued aid, increased pressure on Russia for peace, and support for Ukraine's EU accession. The EU also plans to increase defense spending and streamline procurement to bett...
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44% Bias Score
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