Japanese PM Promises Further Increase in Defense Spending
Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, plans to increase defense spending and accelerate Japan’s military buildup.
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China Says Taiwanese President ‘Prostituting’ Himself to Trump
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said President Trump should get the Nobel Peace Prize if he convinces China to renounce the use of force against Taiwan.
GOP Sen. Marshall: ‘We’re Spending Too Much Money on Defense’, We’re Not Going to Have as Many Ships as China
During an interview released on Wednesday’s “Fox News Rundown” podcast, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) said that “we’re spending too much money on defense.” And shipbuilding is likely an area of overspending. He also argued that “we’re never going to have
Taiwan Announces Massive Increase in Defense Spending Urged by Trump
Taiwan plans to increase its defense spending by over 22%, approaching the NATO-recommended levels requested by President Donald Trump.
Zakaria: Trump Gets ‘a Lot of Credit’ for ‘Tough Love’ Getting ‘Essential’ Boosts in Defense Spending from Europe
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” CNN host and Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria stated that while he’s critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to the Ukraine-Russia war, “I give President Trump a lot of credit for getting the NATO countries, the
NATO Chief Praises ‘Daddy’ Trump: ‘A Man of Peace’
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday welcomed President Donald Trump to the alliance summit at The Hague by praising him as a “man of strength,” a “man of peace,” and the “daddy” who got Iran and Israel to stop fighting.
Trump Effect: NATO Nations Agree to Increase Defence Spending to Five Per Cent of GDP
Members of the Western NATO military alliance reportedly agreed to increasing defence spending to five per cent of GDP within the next decade in a major victory for U.S. President Donald Trump, who has long demanded that America’s allies pay more for their defence.
Trump Win: Canada Pledges to Hit NATO Defense Spending Target Early
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney promised Monday to boost defense spending enough to hit the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) target five years ahead of his country’s previous plan.
U.S. Tells Wavering NATO: Time Has Come to Lift Defense Spending
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO members Thursday to stop relying on U.S. taxpayer dollars and agree a deal on increasing military spending that could satisfy President Donald Trump at a summit this month.
Report: Trump Announces Increased Weapons Sales to Taiwan After Aggressive Chinese Military Drills
Two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday that President Donald Trump is planning to increase arms sales to Taiwan as a means of deterring Chinese aggression.
U.S. Wants NATO and Canada to Spend 5 Percent of GDP on Defense
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio asked allied foreign ministers gathered in Brussels on Thursday to increase their defense spending to five percent of their gross domestic products (GDP) – a very substantial increase for most members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and considerably more than the even the United States spends as a percentage of GDP.
PBS’s Bennett: Europe Has ‘Relied on the U.S.’, ‘Leading to an Underinvestment’ in Their Own Defense
On Tuesday’s “PBS NewsHour,” co-host Geoff Bennett stated that Europe has been dependent on America for its security, and that leads to “an underinvestment in Europe’s own defense capabilities.” While speaking with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Bennett said, “On the
Maher: ‘Europe Should Pay for Their Own Defense’
On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher said that while President Donald Trump is going about it the wrong way, he’s correct that “Europe should pay for their own defense.” Maher said, “[T]here are some things I
Trump Effect: Poland to Increase Defence Spending to Five Per Cent, Build a Half Million Man Army, Says PM Tusk
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a number of new initiatives to bolster defence in a speech in Warsaw, as European powers appear set to comply with U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands that the continent pay for its own protection rather than relying on America.
Macron: Europe Needs to Do More on Defense, ‘Your President Is Right’
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” French President Emmanuel Macron stated that President Donald Trump is correct that Europe has to do more on defense and France has to increase its spending, but “not because you ask
Capehart: Europe Isn’t Ripping Us Off on Defense, Just Not Fairly Sharing the Burden
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” Washington Post Associate Editor and MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart stated that it’s incorrect to claim that Europe is ripping off the United States on defense by not spending enough on their defense because they’re not “paying
House Appropriations Chair: We’ll Need Reforms to Entitlements, Don’t Know of Anyone Who Wants to Cut Defense
During an interview with C-SPAN on Friday, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) stated that Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid will need reform to achieve the fiscal discipline desired by President-Elect Donald Trump because the rest of the
WW3 Watch: Poland Approves Record Military Spending in 2025 Budget
Poland’s budget for 2025 includes record military spending of $48.7 billion, officials said Wednesday, as the Ukraine war continues to ramp security concerns across Europe.
Taiwan Proposes Highest-Ever Military Budget of $19.7 Billion
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te on Thursday announced a proposed defense budget of $19.76 billion in U.S. dollars for the 2025 fiscal year.
Russian Plot to Assassinate Head of German Defence Industry Giant Foiled: Reports
United States intelligence was able to alert the German government to a Russian plot to assassinate the chief of Rheinmetall.
U.S. Amb. to NATO: Trump Deserves ‘Credit’ for Strengthening NATO by Pushing Them to Spend on Defense
During an interview with CBS News on Thursday, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith stated that Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden have all “pushed” NATO members to boost their defense spending to 2% of GDP and Trump does deserve “credit” for
South Korea and Saudi Arabia Sign Deal to Jointly Develop Military Technology
South Korea and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly research and develop new weapons technology.
Breitbart Business Digest: Factory Orders Zoom Ahead
The Commerce Department’s monthly report on factory orders is the latest evidence that U.S. manufacturing has bottomed and may even be rebounding.
War Keynesianism: Military Spending Triggers Unexpected Surge In Durable Goods Orders
Defense spending has surged as the U.S. tasks the makers of war machines to replenish U.S. military stockpiles depleted by support for Ukraine.
Japan to Hit Record Defense Spending: $53 Billion Sought for More Missiles, Ships
Japan’s defence ministry on Thursday announced it will seek a record $53 billion budget for the next fiscal year on the back of regional tensions driven by an increasingly assertive China and unpredictable North Korea.
Estonia PM Says Some NATO Members See Defense Spending Pledges as Optional, Warns Them Things Could Change After 2024 U.S. Election
During an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on NATO members to step up their defense spending and meet their commitments on the issue, especially because the U.S. has elections coming up and this means it’s
I’ve Seen this Episode: Germany Likely to Overtake Britain in Military Spending This Decade
Germany will likely overtake the UK in total military spending before the 30s, a report by one defence think-tank has claimed.
India Remains World’s Top Importer of Arms
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published data on global arms transfers on Monday that found India remains the world’s largest importer of weapons, reaching a five-year high of 11% of all global imports.
China Expands Military Budget, Reportedly Buys Russian Uranium
China’s defense budget for 2023 will be unveiled on Sunday at the National People’s Congress (NPC) half of the annual “Two Sessions” legislative event.
Breitbart Business Digest: Home Sales and Capital Goods Add to Evidence of January Boom
We’re still awash in data showing January was a month of unexpectedly strong growth and resurgent inflation.
Great Reset Fail? Germany Mulls Diverting Green Agenda Cash Aimed at Killing Coal to Arms Industry
Germany is reportedly considering diverting green agenda cash aimed at reducing coal power to the defence industry, amid the war in Ukraine.
UK Military Would Run Out of Ammo In One Day of Fighting Russia, Warns General
The British military’s supply of ammunition would run dry in just one day in a direct engagement with Russia as a result of years of spending cuts to the nation’s defence, a former top general has warned.
British Military ‘Unable to Protect the UK’ or Allies After Years of Cuts
Britain’s armed forces are no longer able to play a full role in NATO or defend the homeland after years of cutbacks, according to British defence sources, with a senior American general warning London that it has a “barely tier two” force.
Defense Contractors Rake in Millions as U.S. Seeks to Supply More Weapons to Ukraine
Defense contractors are raking in millions of dollars as the Biden administration pledges to continue supporting Ukraine for “as long as it takes.”
Gaetz: We Know Where We Can Cut Defense Spending Without Impacting Safety Because Pentagon Audits Have Revealed Failures
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Ingraham Angle,” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) discussed the prospect of cuts to defense spending and argued that American national defense can be more efficient and effective and that because we have had
GOP Rep. Burchett: Problem with Boosting Defense Spending in Dark Is ‘The Military-Industrial Complex Is Real’ and We Waste Money
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends First,” Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) stated that there is a problem with increasing defense spending because “the military-industrial complex is real. I mean, we’re spending money on things that
GOP Sen. Braun: We’re Using Pentagon that Can’t Account for Most of Its Assets as ‘Quid Pro Quo’ to Get Deeper in Debt
On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow,” Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) stated that the omnibus bill is an example of the “unholy alliance” where Republicans agree to increases in domestic spending for boosted defense spending and argued that
Taiwan Proposes 14% Military Budget Boost to Counter China
Taiwan on Thursday debuted a defense budget that would increase military spending by 13.9 percent over 2021 spending, a considerably higher increase than suggested by legislators – but still not nearly enough to counter the threat of a Chinese invasion, according to defense analysts.
Defense Stocks ‘Outperform’ After Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Defense stocks have outperformed the market in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to a recently published report.
Michael Moore: Defense Spending Should Address ‘Climate Catastrophe,’ ‘White Supremacists, Coronavirus
On Sunday, left-wing activist and filmmaker Michael Moore pushed for defense spending to address things such as the “climate catastrophe,” white supremacy and the coronavirus.
