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German govt hopefuls planning billions for defence spending: report
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Mar 2, 2025 The two parties hoping to form Germany's next government are planning to plough hundreds of billions of euros into defence and infrastructure when in power, the Bild newspaper reported Sunday. Both subjects have become all the more pressing for Berlin's prospective new leaders as Europe's largest economy stutters and the United States' apparent pivot toward Russia casts doubt over the continent's security. Citing several sources close to the negotiations, Bild said the investment plan was brough ... read more |
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'We urgently have to rearm Europe': EU chief after Ukraine talksLondon (AFP) Mar 2, 2025 European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Sunday that "we urgently have to rearm Europe" as leaders from the continent met in London for crisis talks over Ukraine. ... more 
EU, India eye defence and security deal; France wants defense excluded from EU budget rulesNew Delhi (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 The European Union is exploring a security and defence partnership with India, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday before meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. ... more 
Former US defense chiefs slam Trump dismissal of Pentagon officialsWashington (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Five former US defense secretaries on Thursday addressed a letter to lawmakers denouncing as "reckless" the recent firings of senior Pentagon officials by President Donald Trump. ... more 
Russia security chief Shoigu lands in Beijing: Russian agenciesMoscow (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu landed in Beijing on Friday, Russian news agencies reported, for a flying visit to meet China's top leadership. ... more |
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Putin backs Trump's proposal to halve defence spendingMoscow (AFP) Feb 24, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday backed a suggestion by US counterpart Donald Trump for Russia, the United States and China to all cut their defence budgets in half. ... more 
New sound from Berlin as Merz urges European defence autonomyBerlin (AFP) Feb 24, 2025 German conservative Friedrich Merz had just won the election when he dropped a bombshell: with Trump casting doubt on future defence ties, he said, Europe may have to look after its own security. ... more 
US defense chief says Musk's DOGE will have 'broad access' at PentagonWashington (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will have "broad access" to root out previous administration programs at the Pentagon, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday. ... more
Trump administration takes aim at Pentagon spendingWashington (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of the department's 2026 budget so as to reallocate $50 billion in funds, the Pentagon said Wednesday, following reports that he had directed deep, multi-year cuts to military spending. ... more
Pete Hegseth orders senior leaders to cut 8% from Defense budgetWashington DC (UPI) Feb 19, 2025 Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has ordered senior military and civilian Pentagon officials to cut 8% from the Defense budget over each of the next five years. ... more |
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Denmark to spend $7 bn more on defence in next two years
Copenhagen (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Denmark will allocate an extra 50 billion kroner ($7 billion) for defence spending over the next two years, citing an increasing threat from Russia, the prime minister said Wednesday. Premier Mette Frederiksen told a press conference that the money was being sent to the military with the message: "Buy, buy, buy." "Buy what can contribute to a stronger defence and thus to a stronger deterrence here and now," Frederiksen said, stressing the need to act quickly. "If we can't get the best equi ... read more 
Denmark PM says will announce 'massive' rearmament plansCopenhagen (AFP) Feb 18, 2025 Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said her government would announce plans Wednesday for a "massive" rearming of Denmark's military due to the growing threat posed by Russia. ... more |
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Indian court bails British arms dealer in chopper scamNew Delhi (AFP) Feb 18, 2025 India's top court on Tuesday granted bail to a British arms dealer imprisoned for more than six years on charges of bribing officials over a multimillion-dollar helicopter deal. ... more 
Israeli companies display weapons at UAE defence fairAbu Dhabi (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 Israeli arms manufacturers on Monday showcased their weapons and other products at a defence fair in the United Arab Emirates, amid a fragile ceasefire in a 15-month war that has devastated the Gaza Strip. ... more
Karman Completes Expanded IPO with Full Over-Allotment Option ExerciseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 Karman Holdings Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical systems for defense and space applications, has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO), raising significant capital throug ... more
EU to relax spending rules to boost defence investmentMunich, Germany (AFP) Feb 14, 2025 The EU will suspend strict rules on public spending to allow governments to ramp up defence investments, the bloc's chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday. ... more 
China says US should take lead in military cuts after Trump commentsBeijing (AFP) Feb 14, 2025 Beijing said on Friday the United States should take the lead on reducing military spending after US President Donald Trump said he wanted to hold talks with Russia and China on the topic. ... more |
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