Hegseth dismisses as "garbage" critique of US stance on Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday dismissed as "garbage" accusations that Washington had taken a pro-Russia ...
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Ireland shifts defence stance with 2.5bn jet investment
Ireland does not currently have its own air force, but provocations from Russia have prompted a change in its defence policy.
Trump Says U.S. Won’t Defend NATO Allies Behind On Defense Spending: ‘It’s Common Sense’
President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday the U.S. would not defend North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies from a ...
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More defence spending will not end Ukraine war, Prime Minister says
Ahead of an urgent EU Council summit meeting in Brussels, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that increasing defence spending ...
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China's defence spending to rise 7.2% in 2025, matching last year's increase
China has the world’s second-largest military budget, but lags well behind the United States, its primary strategic rival ...
'We Are Prepared': US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Ramps Up Rhetoric After China's 'War' Rant
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth escalated tensions with China, declaring that the US is "prepared" for war in response to ...
Russia criticises Emmanuel Macron’s nuclear stance, calls it a ‘threat’
Russia viewed comments by Emmanuel Macron about extending France’s nuclear deterrent to other European countries as a “threat ...
EU leaders back new defense spending plans after Trump signals that Europe must fend for itself
European Union leaders on Thursday backed new defense spending plans aimed at freeing up hundreds of billions of euros for the continent’s security after the Trump administration signaled that Europe ...