#defence spending
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New Zealand's AI and Security Choices
New Zealand faces tough security choices as AI and Japan reshape defense strategy.
RNZ · 1m
Burnham warned Budget cuts loom without tax rises
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says inflation will force the new chancellor to choose between large public service cuts, tax rises of £35bn, or spending increases of £25bn.
The Independent · 2m
Canada's NATO Spending Target
Canada needs US$112 billion for NATO defense by 2035.
The Rio Times · 2m
US pulls bombers from UK base over Iran threat
The Pentagon removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected terror plot, exposing deeper tensions between Washington and London over defence spending and military capability.
POLITICO · 2m
Feds Need $164 Billion by 2035 for NATO Target
Parliamentary Budget Officer warns Canada's defense spending plan lacks detail to meet NATO target.
Nationalpost · 1m
Burnham faces demands to come clean with Brits about Russian 'shadow war'
Burnham pressured to explain Russian 'shadow war' threats and boost defense spending as allies warn.
Dailymail · 4m
US Excludes France UK Baltics From NATO Meeting
US meeting in Poland without France, UK, and Baltics risks NATO division.
euronews · 1m
Kongsberg Benefits from Rising Defence Spending
Norwegian arms firm Kongsberg Gruppen sees surge in orders as NATO allies boost military spending.
MoneyWeek · 1m
Badenoch attacks Burnham over defence spending
Conservative leader accuses PM of avoiding hard choices on welfare cuts needed to fund military as security chiefs warn of Britain's weakness.
the Guardian · 1m
UK aid cuts hit poorest countries hardest
Britain's poorest aid recipients lost £118m while richer countries gained, as the Starmer government redirects funds to defence.
the Guardian · 1m
War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
UK's psychological readiness for war tested as Russia's threat grows
BBC News · 1m
Indonesia's new aircraft carrier sparks cost and strategy debate
Indonesia receives its first carrier from Italy, but defence experts question whether the ageing warship makes sense for the archipelago's actual needs.
the Guardian · 2m
Nato chief pushes Britain to raise defence spending steadily
Mark Rutte demands a credible annual budget increase plan to hit the 3.5% GDP target by 2035.
the Guardian · 1m
Union boss demands climate over defence spending
A trade union leader challenges Labour to prioritise climate action and public services instead of boosting military spending.
Dailymail · 3m
Nato chief demands Europe spend more on defence
Mark Rutte warns the west faces its most dangerous security environment in a generation and calls on the UK and Europe to dramatically increase military spending.
the Guardian · 1m
Burnham caught between NATO and the left on defence spending
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure from NATO and unions to boost military spending, but the hard left wants that money for climate and social programmes instead.
Dailymail · 3m
