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Poland to Deploy €2bn Anti-Drone Systems Within Two Years
The Polish government plans to deploy anti-drone systems worth €2 billion within the next two years in response to increased drone incursions into European airspace since September....
Trump claims he saved NATO
Former US President Donald Trump stated that he safeguarded and bolstered NATO's military commitments during his presidency, claiming credit for ensuring all member states adhere more closely to spend...
Why Trump Wants to Cap Million-Dollar Salaries for US Defense CEOs
President Donald Trump has expressed concerns about multi-million dollar compensation packages awarded to top executives in the defense industry. He believes high salaries may incentivize companies to...
White House Announces Three Developments! 'Bless the U.S. Military, We Are About to Begin' - Pentagon’s Pizza Index Revealed
The White House has made three key announcements regarding military affairs, highlighting a pledge of support for the U.S. military. The statement also references an upcoming initiative though specifi...
Applications fall despite rising military pay as Ukraine’s demographic crisis bites (INFOGRAPHIC)
Despite an increase in military salaries, which now surpass those of the IT sector, applications for military service in Ukraine have decreased due to a demographic crisis and individuals' risk calcul...
How Venezuela's Military Stacks Up Against the US Army
Venezuela's military faces constraints such as smaller population size, limited defense spending, and outdated equipment. Unlike the robust capabilities of the US army designed for global operations a...
Russia’s Navy Has Its Own Version of the Trump-Class ‘Battleship,’ and It’s A Mess
An analysis discusses Russia's Kirov-class battlecruiser as an example of a problematic mega-surface combatant, similar to proposed US Trump-class 'battleship'. The article highlights issues such as b...
Extended Deployment of US Aircraft Carriers in the Caribbean and Venezuela: How Much Does It Cost?
The United States has extended the deployment of its aircraft carriers in the Caribbean Sea and near Venezuelan waters. The article discusses the costs associated with such prolonged military operatio...
Trump Doesn't Trust NATO But Saves It
The article discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's skepticism towards NATO despite his country being its largest financial contributor. It highlights the paradoxical situation where Trump criticizes ...
Who Will Pay for America's Dream Military? Massive Defense Budget Sparks Controversy
The article discusses controversies surrounding the United States' military budget, emphasizing concerns about funding and allocation of resources within its defense sectors....
Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?
The initiative to upgrade the U.S. Navy with advanced 'Trump-class' battleships could face significant challenges including financial constraints, production limitations, and doctrinal barriers....
Romania commits €50 million to Ukraine’s defense through US-led PURL initiative
Romania has committed 50 million euros to support Ukraine's defense under the US-led Partnership for Peace (PfP) framework, which facilitates coordinated procurement and budget sharing among NATO memb...
Spain Confident of NATO Defense Spending Goals Review Success
Spain believes it will successfully meet the review criteria set by NATO for defense spending goals. The country likely aims to demonstrate compliance with the alliance's target of member states alloc...
Denmark cleared for purchase of P-8 maritime patrol aircraft
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $1.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for up to three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft....
Donald Trump’s $1,500,000,000,000 Defense Budget Is Pure Posturing
Dr. Andrew Latham criticizes President Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget as 'political theater' rather than a serious policy proposal. The critique points out that the announcement lacks c...
Danish Military Capability Compared to the United States
The article provides an infographic comparing the military capabilities of Denmark and the United States. It includes factors such as active personnel numbers, defense budgets, and equipment holdings....
As the new year starts, the UK defence spending delay continues
The UK government has not released its Defence Investment Plan as of 2025, leading to uncertainty regarding the country’s defense spending commitments....
Claims Scotland ‘short-changed’ on defence misleading
An analysis counters claims that Scotland receives inadequate defense spending by explaining that calculations based solely on procurement costs do not account for the substantial basing, personnel, a...
Lauri Läänemets: How the defense tax morphed into a present for the wealthy
The author criticizes the reduction of Estonia's defense tax into a permanent VAT hike after the Social Democrats left government, arguing that this move is inequitable and exacerbates poverty among t...
Govt inks contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for close quarter battle carbine, heavy weight torpedoes
The Indian government has signed contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes. Details of the contract are not provided in this ...
The Biggest Defense Topics the Presidential Debates Skipped
Key defense and veterans issues such as the war in Afghanistan, improvements to veteran assistance programs, and impending defense spending caps were not extensively discussed during the presidential ...
With Trump's Military Exercises, One ETF Appears Attractive
The article discusses how military maneuvers and increased defense spending under President Donald Trump could make certain exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the defense sector highly profitable investm...
Denmark Worried About US Military Opinions
Denmark is expressing concern over opinions from the United States military regarding Denmark's military contributions and policies within NATO. The article does not provide specific details but highl...
Number of Pizza Orders Near Pentagon Headquarters Surge
There has been a significant increase in pizza deliveries near the Pentagon headquarters. The reasons for this surge have not been specified....
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