Athens Defence Summit 2026: The new arms race passes through Athens – Who will attend, what is at stake
The Athens Defence Summit 2026 will be held on May 20-21, focusing on national security and defense amidst a backdrop of increased global military spending.
Canadian support for defence spending reaches a 30-year high: Poll
Public support for increased defence spending in Canada has surged to its highest level in 30 years, reaching 75% according to a recent poll, largely due to security concerns.
Canadian support for defence spending reaches a 30-year high: Poll
A recent poll indicates that Canadian support for defense spending has surged to a 30-year high due to concerns about national security and sovereignty.
Threats from Russia and radicalism are worse than public realizes, Defence chair warns
Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi emphasizes that the UK is underprepared for escalating threats from Russia and domestic radicalism, calling for increased defense spending and highlighting job risks in the sector.
Program SAFE and the Conditionality Mechanism? SÅ‚awomir Cenckiewicz Warns Against 'Nuclear Weapon'
The Polish Senate has adopted several amendments to the SAFE program bill, ignoring opposition proposals and modifying funding conditions to exclude the Ministry of National Defence budget.
Boosted defence spending ‘nowhere near what we need,’ former top DND official says
A former top official from Canada's Department of National Defence criticized the government's increased defence spending as insufficient and poorly directed.
John Ivison: Let the Turf War Over Carney’s Defence-Spending Bonanza Begin
A new Canadian defense industrial strategy is expected to create jobs and boost domestic defense acquisitions, amid internal tensions within the government over its implementation.
Keir Starmer gives defence update as top military chief issues Russia warning
Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for increased UK defense spending in response to Russian threats, potentially accelerating previously promised budget increases.
Starmer’s options in funding a further defence spending rise would be limited
Keir Starmer faces challenges in securing an increase in UK defense spending by up to £14bn before the parliament ends.
Britain ‘needs to go faster’ on defence spending, Starmer says
Keir Starmer asserts that Britain must accelerate its defence spending in light of ongoing threats, particularly from Russia, despite uncertainties about budget increases in the current parliament.
Germany calls on France to increase defence spending
Germany's foreign minister urged France to enhance its defence budget to achieve European self-sufficiency in security amid rising concerns over transatlantic ties.
KUKU ⟩ Elmar Vaher: Feeding a soldier for six to seven euros a day is a challenge
Elmar Vaher, leader of Estonia's Defence Investment Centre, discusses the ambitious needs for national defence and challenges in military resource allocation during a recent interview.
Reps query NBET boss over N4bn spending, suspend agency’s budget defence
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has questioned the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc's boss about a N4.099bn expenditure and suspended the review of the agency's 2026 budget.
Minister defends long delays to UK military spending plan
A UK government minister has defended the delays to a military spending plan that is hindering the Tempest fighter jet program, amid a projected £28bn funding gap for the military over the next four years.
Trump: Russia would have seized Ukraine long ago without me
Donald Trump stated that his leadership was crucial in pushing NATO allies to increase defence spending and that Russia would have taken over Ukraine without his actions.