Why meeting Trump's military spending target could be tough for NATO's lowest spender
Europe’s military heavyweights have already said that meeting President Donald Trump’s potential challenge to spend up to 5% of their economic output on security would be challenging
Germany says it met NATO 2% defence spending target in 2024, short of Trump's demand
Germany met NATO's target to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on defence in 2024, the government said on Monday, though well short of incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's call for as much as 5%.
Trump Says Not Sure US Should Be Spending Anything on NATO
Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.
Defence minister aiming to hit 2% NATO spending target in 2 years amid pressure from Trump
Facing U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing criticism of Canada's military spending, Defence Minister Bill Blair says it's possible for the country to meet NATO's military investment benchmark of two per cent of gross domestic product in two years.
Trump defends demand for NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defence
US President Donald Trump on Thursday defended his call for NATO countries to spend 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, up from the current 2% target. In response to the objection that not even the US is spending 5% on defence,
Can Trump force the hand of NATO allies to spend up to 5% of GDP on defense?
As President Trump looks to fix the issues that irk him the most, the issue of NATO defense spending — one of his perennial bugbears — is returning to the fore.
Trump’s Tough Stance Pushes NATO to Rethink Defense Spending and Unity
NATO Faces Pressure to Increase Defense Spending NATO is under renewed scrutiny following U.S. President Donald Trump’s sharp demands for increased defense contributions from European allies. Trump’s call for fairer burden-sharing has reignited debates on financial commitments,
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What's Stopping NATO Countries From Boosting Defense Spending?
European countries have ramped up defense budgets since Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022. And many leaders have ...
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Defense budget to fund $47M in special operation forces projects at Fort Liberty
With the national defense budget signed into law by President Joe Biden last month, Fort Liberty stands to receive $47 million for projects. In a December news release, Rep. Richard Hudson ...
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Outgoing US defence secretary Lloyd Austin proposes to push budget beyond $1 trillion
Outgoing US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin proposes increasing defence spending by $50 billion for 2026, potentially pushing the budget beyond $1 trillion by 2030. The increase seeks to meet ...
Top 5 defence stocks to watch out for pre-budget gains
The Union Budget often serves as a major catalyst for defence stocks. Here are five companies to keep an eye on.
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Defence budget could face almost £2bn worth of cuts if Trump imposes tariffs on UK, new report warns
The research, first reported in The Times, predicts that such a shift could lead to defence spending being reduced by £1.82bn by 2029-30. “In the worst case scenario, tariffs could knock nearly ...
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Pre-budget rally in PSUs, defence & railway stocks a damp squib in last 6 budgets. Where to spot opportunities?
Meanwhile, the government's priority sectors like the railway and defense sectors have seen equally lackluster trade. The ...
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Budget 2025: How much hike can be expected in defence allocation and where will the focus lie?
This will mark the second budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term, and notable attention is expected on the defence sector this time. Experts predict a moderate increase in the ...
Taiwan may cut its defense budget, just as Trump returns
Another U.S.-aligned democracy in Asia is mired in political gridlock, with Taiwan’s opposition challenging defense spending ...
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India's defence spending: Why it's a critical component in Union Budget
India’s defence spending has consistently been a critical component of its Union Budget, reflecting its strategic priorities and current geopolitical challenges. In FY 2024-25, defence ...