Defense spending
China increases budget spending for key sectors, surpassing defense
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The Chinese government is expected to spend about 61.7 billion USD on science and technology in 2026, an increase of about 10% compared to the previous year.
Free tax: How the Netherlands pours money into defense spending
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The new Dutch government is shaping a new budget roadmap, prioritizing defense through a special additional tax.
EU faces major challenge if it reduces security dependence on the US
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NATO Secretary General believes that the EU will have to increase military spending to 10% of GDP and pour trillions of euros into nuclear capabilities if it wants to reduce security dependence on the US.
Japan increases defense budget to unprecedented level
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The new budget decision reflects a strong shift in Japan's security policy in the increasingly complex regional environment.
Chinese military calls for denunciation of air force procurement violations
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The Chinese military has called on the public to provide information about signs of violations in the country's air force's procurement activities.
US approves record defense budget, increases aid to Ukraine
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The US approved a record $925 billion defense budget for 2026, increasing military aid to Ukraine to $500 million.
US passes nearly $900 billion defense bill
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The new US defense bill focuses on reforming the arms procurement process and increasing salaries for soldiers.
France spends heavily on military spending despite warning of huge debt
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Despite warnings of the possibility of facing annual loans of more than 100 billion euros, the French government continues to push up the defense budget.
France calls for increased defense spending, citing great risks across Europe
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French President Emmanuel Macron called for a sharp increase in defense budgets, stressing that Europe is facing an unprecedented great risk since World War II.
NATO countries agree to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035
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NATO member states have agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) per year by 2035.
NATO recalculates how to provide military aid to Ukraine
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NATO is recalculating new spending on Ukrainian military aid, which is seen as part of a push to increase defense investment to 5% of GDP.
UK declares rearming, accuses Russia of threatening
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed that the country is entering a state of combat readiness, as a message to Russia.
Europe increases defense spending after US move
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After the US suspended military aid to Ukraine, European leaders are pushing for strong measures to increase defense spending.
EU increases defense spending, volatile stocks
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The European Commission (EC) has proposed a common loan worth 150 billion euros along with many support measures to facilitate EU countries in improving their defense capabilities.
He accepts pain to increase defense spending
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will cut foreign aid to increase defense spending despite many unpredictable consequences.
