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EXCLUSIVE: Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show Reuters
September 28, 2026UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
September 15, 2026Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says - Reuters
Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says Reuters
September 15, 2026Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
September 1, 2026Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
Some senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.
July 22, 2026Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say - Reuters
Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say Reuters
July 20, 2026In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push - Reuters
In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push Reuters
July 3, 2026Belgium plans to spend 3.1 billion euros on NASAMS and skyranger systems – Belgian official - Reuters
Belgium plans to spend 3.1 billion euros on NASAMS and skyranger systems – Belgian official Reuters
July 2, 2026US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says - Reuters
US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says Reuters
June 8, 2026Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis - Reuters
Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis Reuters
June 8, 2026Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack
That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.
May 13, 2026US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China - Reuters
US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China Reuters
May 9, 2026Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze - Reuters
Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze Reuters
April 26, 2026Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome - Reuters
Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome Reuters
April 21, 2026European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners - Reuters
European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners Reuters
April 20, 2026Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence - Reuters
Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence Reuters
April 14, 2026Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations - Reuters
Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations Reuters
April 3, 2026Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts
The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
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UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
A British soldier taking part in a Nato exercise in Finland The UK government is in discussions about joining a global investment bank, aimed at raising more money for defence spending. Chancellor J
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Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
Donald Trump has said the United States' position on the Falkland Islands is "one of many" under review, as he pressed the UK to increase military spending. The US president said the UK has "got some
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
Watch: Hegseth interrupted several times as he seeks additional Iran war funding The war with Iran has cost the US some $37.5bn (£28bn) so far - an increase of nearly $8bn since the last estimate in
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Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis
MADRID — Pope Leo told Spain's parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a profound crisis, in one of his most exp
Pope Leo warns Spain’s parliament the world is in ‘profound’ crisis
MADRID: Pope Leo told Spain’s parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a profound crisis, in one of his most exp
Pope Leo warns Spain’s parliament the world is in ‘profound’ crisis
Pope Leo told Spain’s parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a profound crisis, in one of his most expansive po
Pope Leo warns Spain’s parliament the world is in ‘profound’ crisis
By Joshua McElweeMADRID, June 8 (Reuters) - Pope Leo told Spain’s parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a prof
Former MCA president says PAS could win Putrajaya ‘by default’ if Chinese voters stay home
MADRID, June 8 — Pope Leo told Spain’s parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarisation and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a profound crisis, in one of his
Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis
By Joshua McElwee MADRID, June 8 (Reuters) - Pope Leo told Spain's parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a pr
Delays in Taiwan's military spending are a concession to China: US
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US concerned that further delays in Taiwan defence spending are ‘concession’ to China
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Taiwan’s defence ministry said on May 8 the approved defence spending excludes certain commercial purchases, which is highly likely to cre
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Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, researchers said Monday, as insecurity and rearmament fueled defense budgets. The three top
Global military spending surges on insecurity: Report
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments The three top spenders – the United States, China and Russia – spent a combined total of US$1.48 trillion, just over half of global expend
Global military spending rises 2.9 percent despite US decline over Ukraine freeze
STOCKHOLM: Global military spending rose 2.9 percent in 2025 despite a 7.5 percent decline in the United States as President Donald Trump halted new financial military aid to Ukraine, a report by a
Global military spending rise continues as European and Asian expenditures surge
(Stockholm, 27 April 2026) World military expenditure reached $2887 billion in 2025, an increase of 2.9 per cent in real terms over 2024. Military spending declined in the United States but rose by 14