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See how much NATO countries spend on defense and how that has changed
Many member countries would have to double defense spending by 2035 to meet new targets, charts show.
NATO wants allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense: This chart shows how hard it could be
NATO allies have reportedly agreed to hike their defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035. One chart shows what a big ask that is.
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FY 2026 Budget: Future of F/A-XX, Frigate Unclear; $47.2B Shipbuilding Budget Split Between Base Request, Reconciliation
The fates of the Navy’s sixth-generation fighter and new frigate program are on hold as part of the Trump administration’s ...
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Senate lawmakers to mark up annual defense policy bill next week
The Senate Armed Services Committee will meet in closed session next week to craft its version of the fiscal year 2026 defense authorization bill. The panel’s subcommittee’s, according to the ...
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Germany plans to double its defense spending within five years
In total, Germany plans to spend €649 billion ($761 billion) on the military over the coming five years. It marks a ...
Pakistan hikes defense budget 20% following conflict with India, but overall spending is cut
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan Tuesday hiked defense spending by 20% following last month’s deadly conflict with India. The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the increase as part of the ...
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Canada Commits Billions in Military Spending to Meet NATO Target - The New York Times
“It is time for Canada to chart its own path,” he added, ... That will raise total defense-related spending this year to 62.7 billion dollars, slightly higher than the 2 percent NATO target.