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2026-01-25 06:02 UTC
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Trump builds the 'dream army' with a 1.5 trillion budget
President Trump outlines plans for significantly increasing military spending, aiming for an ambitious $1.5 trillion over several years. This proposal, dubbed as building a “dream army,” is set to be ...
Prime Minister Donald Tusk: Poland Will Have the Strongest Army in Europe
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced his ambition for Poland to have the strongest army within the European Union framework. This statement underscores a shift towards a more assertive defense ...
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
The Japanese government has approved a defense budget for fiscal year 2026 which amounts to an increase of 9.4% compared to the previous fiscal year, solidifying Japan's commitment towards enhancing i...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘Cost of Defence’s roadmap for spending 3 percent of GDP on defence’
The debate over military expenditure in Australia has intensified following the release of a May 29 report titled 'The Cost of Defence' and subsequent pressure from the US for higher spending. Discuss...
U.S. Navy FF(X) vs Constellation Frigate – a Comparison
The U.S. Navy decided at the end of 2025 to cancel the development of the Constellation-class frigate in favor of a new class denoted as FF(X). This decision surprised many within and outside the nava...
A Trump-Worthy Year for the Military
Jed Babbin from The Spectator discusses President Donald Trump's strong record on military spending and modernization efforts but highlights significant gaps that remain in military capabilities. Desp...
Morocco to Purchase 600 Stinger Block Missiles for $825 Million
The Moroccan government has agreed to purchase approximately 600 Stinger Block missiles from the United States at a cost of $825 million. This deal enhances Morocco's air defense capabilities and furt...
Rutte: Trump speaks facts about NATO
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte stated that U.S. President Donald Trump's comments regarding NATO member states' military spending were accurate and factual....
Hegseth tells defense contractors to 'step up' in 'arsenal of freedom'
An unnamed source reports statements made by Hegseth, urging defense contractors to enhance their contributions to the nation's military capabilities referred to as the 'arsenal of freedom'....
Pentagon Pete Hegseth Admits Failure of Cutting Military Expenditures After Following Elon Musk's Advice
Former United States Army Reserve Officer and current commentator Pete Hegseth has acknowledged the failure of efforts to cut military expenditures in line with advice that might have been suggested b...