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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Macron to raise French defence targets, citing Russia threat

Defence efforts must be made in the face of mounting threats and a disintegrating world order. France's defence budget has increased sharply since 2017.
France news
#defense-spending
US politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Hegseth's Proposed Pentagon "Budget Cuts" Seemingly Won't Reduce Spending at All

Hegseth's proposal for military budget cuts may prioritize offsets rather than actual reductions as intended.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Denmark to boost defence spending by 6.7bn over next two years

Denmark's Prime Minister pledges substantial defense budget increase, emphasizing urgency due to threats from Russia.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Top Senate Republican Rips Trump's Budget Proposal: Will Shred to the Bone Our Military Capabilities'

Senator Wicker critiques Trump's 2026 budget proposal for not fulfilling defense spending promises, potentially undermining national security.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Hegseth's Proposed Pentagon "Budget Cuts" Seemingly Won't Reduce Spending at All

Hegseth's proposal for military budget cuts may prioritize offsets rather than actual reductions as intended.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Denmark to boost defence spending by 6.7bn over next two years

Denmark's Prime Minister pledges substantial defense budget increase, emphasizing urgency due to threats from Russia.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Top Senate Republican Rips Trump's Budget Proposal: Will Shred to the Bone Our Military Capabilities'

Senator Wicker critiques Trump's 2026 budget proposal for not fulfilling defense spending promises, potentially undermining national security.
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#nuclear-weapons
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Report: Global Nuclear Weapons Spending Surpassed $100 Billion Last Year

Nuclear weapons spending increased by 11% in 2024, surpassing $100 billion.
The U.S. remains the largest spender on nuclear arms, significantly outpacing other nations.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Report: Global Nuclear Weapons Spending Surpassed $100 Billion Last Year

Nuclear weapons spending increased by 11% in 2024, surpassing $100 billion.
The U.S. remains the largest spender on nuclear arms, significantly outpacing other nations.
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fromThe Nation
2 months ago

DOGE Is Wreaking Havoc on Everything-Except the War Machine

Under the guise of efficiency, the Trump administration is taking a sledgehammer to essential programs and agencies... a campaign that includes layoffs of budget experts.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Why Does "National Security" Always Mean More War, Not More Health Care?

The ongoing trend of vast military spending is prioritized over essential social services despite significant budget reductions.
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