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NATO's European Big Three Now Control a $157 B War Chest

Miscellaneous

These Are the World's 30 Strongest Military Powers - Which Nations Are Gaining on America?

1 week ago

Miscellaneous

NATO's European Big Three Now Control a $157 B War Chest

Miscellaneous

These Are the World's 30 Strongest Military Powers - Which Nations Are Gaining on America?

more#military-power

2 weeks ago

U.S. Allies Race Ahead with 250 F-16s on Order Across 10 Nations

F-16 Fighting Falcon, designed in 1978, is a multirole, fourth-generation fighter with upgrades enhancing its relevance in modern combat.

fromwww.mediaite.com

3 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Pushes for Ending Foreign Military Aid: No More Money for Nuclear-Armed Israel'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene seeks to stop additional U.S. military aid to Israel.

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

Pentagon provided $2.4tn to private arms firms to fund war and weapons', report finds

Most Pentagon discretionary spending from 2020 to 2024 went to military contractors, amounting to $2.4tn.

fromArs Technica

Pentagon may put SpaceX at the center of a sensor-to-shooter targeting network

SpaceX's satellites will play a key role in the Space Force's new communication strategy.

fromThe Cipher Brief

The Math Behind Trump's $1 Trillion Defense Budget

The President's FY '26 National Defense Budget requests $1.01 trillion, which is a 13 percent increase from FY '25 enacted levels. This includes $848.3 billion for DoD's discretionary budget and $113.3 billion in mandatory funding for DoD.

US politics

#nato

US politics

One NATO Nation Has 500 More Towed Artillery Than the United States Military

2 months ago

With Close to $50 Trillion In Debt, The US's NATO Allies Keep Buying Planes, Tanks, and Ammunition

NATO's military strength is heavily reliant on financial investments rather than just military assets.

Germany politics

America's Military Now Has Over 4,000 Tanks - How Does that Compare to Other Nations?

US politics

One NATO Nation Has 500 More Towed Artillery Than the United States Military

2 months ago

With Close to $50 Trillion In Debt, The US's NATO Allies Keep Buying Planes, Tanks, and Ammunition

NATO's military strength is heavily reliant on financial investments rather than just military assets.

Germany politics

America's Military Now Has Over 4,000 Tanks - How Does that Compare to Other Nations?

Germany politics

Germany to spend big on defence with country's security 'under threat'

Germany politics

fromThe Local Germany

'Unexpected turn': Germany set for massive rearmament as divide with US widens

Merz proposed easing Germany's 'debt brake' to significantly increase the defense budget amid rising security concerns.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Germany politics

Germany to spend big on defence with country's security 'under threat'

Germany politics

fromThe Local Germany

'Unexpected turn': Germany set for massive rearmament as divide with US widens

Merz proposed easing Germany's 'debt brake' to significantly increase the defense budget amid rising security concerns.

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#pakistan

Right-wing politics

How is Pakistan raising money for a 20 percent hike in defence spending?

Right-wing politics

fromwww.dw.com

Pakistan boosts military spending amid India tensions DW 06/10/2025

Pakistan's military spending is rising significantly despite economic challenges due to ongoing tensions with India.

Right-wing politics

How is Pakistan raising money for a 20 percent hike in defence spending?

Right-wing politics

fromwww.dw.com

Pakistan boosts military spending amid India tensions DW 06/10/2025

Pakistan's military spending is rising significantly despite economic challenges due to ongoing tensions with India.

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fromThe Cipher Brief

fromThe American Conservative

A Closer Look at the 'Big Beautiful Bill' on Defense Spending

The reconciliation bill presents a historic opportunity to enhance U.S. defense capabilities and border security with a record $1 trillion defense budget.

Right-wing politics

3 months ago

Drones Don't Render Traditional Weaponry Obsolete

Advances in drone technology will enhance defense but traditional manned systems remain crucial and should not be eliminated.

Taiwan's president pushes to increase defense budget amid rising threat from China

Taiwan plans to raise its defense budget to over 3% of GDP amidst threats from China.

#military-strength

World politics

The Nations with the Most Fit-for-Service Populations to Drive the War Economy

Retirement

These Countries Are Pouring Billions Into Their Navy Personnel

The Countries Investing the Most in Strike or Attack Aircraft

Attack and strike aircraft are critical for national security despite their high costs.

World politics

The Nations with the Most Fit-for-Service Populations to Drive the War Economy

Retirement

These Countries Are Pouring Billions Into Their Navy Personnel

The Countries Investing the Most in Strike or Attack Aircraft

Attack and strike aircraft are critical for national security despite their high costs.

more#military-strength

#pentagon

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

Hegseth Closes Pentagon Office Focused on Future Wars

The Office of Net Assessment has been suspended, with plans for restructuring to align with current national security challenges.

Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year

The Pentagon is set to cut $50 billion from its budget to support President Trump's military priorities.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Hegseth Closes Pentagon Office Focused on Future Wars

The Office of Net Assessment has been suspended, with plans for restructuring to align with current national security challenges.

Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year

The Pentagon is set to cut $50 billion from its budget to support President Trump's military priorities.

more#pentagon

This Is the Rifle Used by Navy SEAL Sniper Chris Kyle

U.S. military employs a diverse range of firearms to ensure effective combat capabilities.

EU leaders seek security within the bloc, without the US DW 03/05/2025

The EU must enhance its military self-sufficiency amidst dwindling US support for Ukraine.

Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement

The EU proposes an $840 billion defense budget boost amid shifting U.S. military commitments.

Geopolitical threats are prompting Europe to enhance its defense capabilities.

fromwww.dw.com

EU leaders seek security within the bloc, without the US DW 03/05/2025

The EU must enhance its military self-sufficiency amidst dwindling US support for Ukraine.

Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement

The EU proposes an $840 billion defense budget boost amid shifting U.S. military commitments.

Geopolitical threats are prompting Europe to enhance its defense capabilities.

more#european-union

#military-spending

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

EU defense spending surges 122% in a decade - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

EU military spending has significantly increased over the last decade in response to geopolitical tensions, doubling from â¬147 billion to â¬326 billion.

Business

Which countries are the top military spenders and where does Europe rank?

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

EU defense spending surges 122% in a decade - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

EU military spending has significantly increased over the last decade in response to geopolitical tensions, doubling from â¬147 billion to â¬326 billion.

Business

Which countries are the top military spenders and where does Europe rank?

more#military-spending

Let's Talk About This Palantir (PLTR) Meltdown and How Little Sense It Makes

Palantir's stock drop is an overreaction to potential defense budget cuts, suggesting a buying opportunity for long-term investors.

Startup companies

Palantir Sell-Off Makes Stock Cheap

Selling pressure on Palantir stock is based on misleading premises about CEO share sales and unfounded defense budget cut concerns.

Marketing tech

Let's Talk About This Palantir (PLTR) Meltdown and How Little Sense It Makes

Palantir's stock drop is an overreaction to potential defense budget cuts, suggesting a buying opportunity for long-term investors.

Startup companies

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Palantir Sell-Off Makes Stock Cheap

Selling pressure on Palantir stock is based on misleading premises about CEO share sales and unfounded defense budget cut concerns.

Sen. Tuberville Invents a New Shape To Explain What He Wants To Do to the Pentagon

Sen. Tuberville suggests cutting the Pentagon's budget due to excessive spending and failed audits, coining a new shape called 'trigon.'

UK politics

Keir Starmer has very tough hand' to play in Trump meeting, John Kerry warns

The Independent prioritizes factual reporting, democracy, and accessibility to journalism, urging support to maintain unbiased news coverage.

Tech industry

Is Palantir's Collapse a Buying Opportunity?

CEO's share sell-off plan and proposed defense budget cuts contributed to Palantir's stock drop despite strong fundamentals.

fromAxios

Hegseth orders Pentagon to make $50 billion in budget cuts to spend on Trump priorities

The Department of Defense is reallocating 8% of the budget to focus on defense programs aligned with Trump's priorities, reducing emphasis on climate initiatives.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Draw Up Plans for Cuts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut 8% from the defense budget annually for five years while prioritizing certain military operations.

Science