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6 days ago

Ukraine's GDP Same as Kansas

Ukraine's economy faces significant challenges due to the war, impacting GDP and agricultural productivity.
A recovery plan with over $80 billion pledged aims to revitalize Ukraine's economy post-conflict.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Activists plant war protest doll inside Disneyland

A doll-sized protest at Disneyland highlighted concerns over U.S. military spending on nuclear weapons, commemorating the Hiroshima bombing's 80th anniversary.
#russia
fromFortune
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia's economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine-it's now running out of steam

fromFortune
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia's economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine-it's now running out of steam

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fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Amid increased momentum for defense, the NATO Innovation Fund refreshes its investment team | TechCrunch

NATO Innovation Fund enters a new phase with a streamlined three-partner model and significant investment opportunities in defense technology.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Defence sector confident of job surge as firms await MoD contracts

Increased military spending in the UK is expected to create hundreds of new jobs in the defence sector.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

11 charts for understanding the escalating global arms race

Global military spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2024, driven by geopolitical tensions and significant profits for key defense companies.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

5 House Democrats Join Most Republicans to Pass $832 Billion Military Bill

U.S. House passed $832 billion military funding amid bipartisan support, despite dissent over prioritizing military over domestic needs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's $1tn for Pentagon to add huge planet-heating emissions, study shows

Trump's Pentagon spending increase will add 26 megatons of emissions, equating to the output of 68 gas power plants or Croatia.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ice is about to become the biggest police force in the US | Judith Levine

The rich will get obscenely richer. The poor will be hungrier and sicker, work more precarious, and the planet unrelentingly hotter.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

U.S. Military Projects That Blew Up Their Budgets

The U.S. military leads globally in spending, focusing on advanced, costly projects despite controversies and technical challenges.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

DOD gets millions for cyber capabilities under GOP reconciliation package

Significant boosts for U.S. military cyber spending were included in the latest Republican domestic policy law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Europe does not have to choose between guns and butter. There is another way | Shahin Vallee and Joseph de Weck

The military-spending dilemma in Europe is mischaracterized as a choice between military and social investments; historically, it is a choice between military and taxes.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Will Germany's military spending bring economic growth? DW 07/04/2025

Germany's parliament approved significant infrastructure and defense spending to prepare for military readiness.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
US politics

U.S. Awards Lockheed Martin a Record $68.5B, Larger Than the Next Two Contractors Combined

The US defense budget fuels significant revenue for contractors supplying military equipment and services.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
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Countries Selling the Most Weapons to the United States Military

The U.S. defense budget could exceed $1 trillion in 2026, reflecting a growing reliance on private defense contractors.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Countries Selling the Most Weapons to the United States Military

The U.S. defense budget could exceed $1 trillion in 2026, reflecting a growing reliance on private defense contractors.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Pentagon Had a Budget Surplus. Guess What Trump Decided to Do With It.

The Pentagon reallocates funds for Sentinel's cost overruns to convert a luxury plane into Air Force One, sidelining urgent military needs.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.commondreams.org
3 months ago

Republicans Release Plan to Further Boost Pentagon Spending by $150 Billion

The Trump administration's military budget proposal includes a significant increase in Pentagon funding amid cuts to social services.
US politics
fromwww.commondreams.org
3 months ago

Republicans Release Plan to Further Boost Pentagon Spending by $150 Billion

The Trump administration's military budget proposal includes a significant increase in Pentagon funding amid cuts to social services.
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fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago
Germany politics

Germany to spend big on defence with country's security 'under threat'

Germany is increasing defense spending to 3.5% of GDP over five years to meet NATO targets.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Coalition Deal in Germany Clears Way for Friedrich Merz to Become Chancellor

Germany's centrist parties have formed a coalition to appoint Friedrich Merz as chancellor amid pressing economic and security challenges in Europe.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Coalition Deal in Germany Clears Way for Friedrich Merz to Become Chancellor

Germany's centrist parties have formed a coalition to appoint Friedrich Merz as chancellor amid pressing economic and security challenges in Europe.
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fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Sweden buys German air defence systems in multibillion kronor deal

Sweden is significantly ramping up military spending by acquiring German-made air defence systems to enhance its military capabilities.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How's This For Wasteful Government Spending? - Above the Law

The author criticizes hypocrisy in spending, especially when prioritizing extravagant expenses over essential social services.
The article highlights the contradiction of government spending on military parades while cutting essential aid programs.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ben Wallace accuses Labour of conning' public over defence spending boost claim

The article critiques Labour's claims of increased military spending as misleading, highlighting issues with how the figures are calculated.
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of 'America First' agenda

The US is reassessing its submarine deal with the UK and Australia to align with its America First strategy.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pakistan boosts military spending amid India tensions DW 06/10/2025

Pakistan's military spending is rising significantly despite economic challenges due to ongoing tensions with India.
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UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Keir Starmer vowed to make Britain 'battle-ready.' Now comes the bill.

Keir Starmer unveiled military spending plans aimed at making the U.K. 'battle-ready' in response to rising threats, particularly from Russia.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers

Army leaders defended the $45 million parade spending for the service’s 250th birthday, arguing it will enhance recruitment, drawing criticism for potential misallocation of funds.
SF politics
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Britain's defence review has grand ambition. Now it needs the money

Increased defence spending is essential for the UK to effectively transform its armed forces for modern threats.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Talked a Big Game to Indo-Pacific Alliesbut Trump Mistrust Runs Deep

Hegseth advocates for peace through strength while addressing threats from China and praising European defense spending.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth calls on Asia to boost military spending in face of imminent' threat from China

Asian countries must increase military spending to deter China's aggression, especially regarding Taiwan.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nato rearmament could increase emissions by 200m tonnes a year, study finds

Military buildup jeopardizes climate goals, potentially increasing emissions by 200m tonnes annually amid record military spending.
Military investments divert resources from climate action, exacerbating both environmental crises and global conflict.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Foreign Governments Receiving the Most Weapons from the US

The United States spends significantly on defense, with a budget of over $997.3 billion in 2024, far surpassing any other nation's military expenditure.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

GOP Bill's Militarized Funding Boost Could Instead Keep Millions on Medicaid

This reconciliation package is a direct redistribution of resources from struggling Americans to the Pentagon and militarization.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's big beautiful' tax and spending bill advances toward vote US politics live

Trump's tax bill clears House hurdle, extending tax cuts and increasing military spending.
The proposed legislation would significantly increase U.S. debt over the next decade.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Here's What Republicans Want Most from the One Big, Beautiful Bill'

The One Big, Beautiful Bill contains controversial provisions that cater to a conservative agenda, including cuts to social programs and increased military spending.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX Among Bidders to Build Trump's $175 Billion "Golden Dome"

The Golden Dome missile defense system may cost more than $800 billion over 20 years, raising concerns about its feasibility.
Experts question the practicality and timeline of Trump's proposed Golden Dome initiative.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany and other EU countries are bulking up militaries DW 05/18/2025

Germany agrees to invest 5% of GDP in defense, marking a significant shift in its security policy.
France politics
fromFuturism
3 months ago

France Wants to Roll Out Robot Army by 2040

Military spending is rising sharply despite armed conflicts becoming rarer; the focus is shifting towards military tech, particularly autonomous systems.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

CNN Torpedoes Blizzard of Trump Claims Ahead of Meeting With Canadian PM

CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale refutes several of Trump's claims about Canada, revealing the complexities behind claims of high tariffs and military spending.
#trump-budget
US politics
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Elon Musk Is Getting Huge New Government Deals While Everything Else Is Getting Slashed

Trump proposes $163 billion cuts to non-defense funds, while increasing military spending significantly.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Elon Musk Is Getting Huge New Government Deals While Everything Else Is Getting Slashed

Trump proposes $163 billion cuts to non-defense funds, while increasing military spending significantly.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump world's Laura Loomer takes aim at a 'woke' Lockheed Martin and its $2 trillion F-35 program

Laura Loomer criticizes Lockheed Martin's F-35 program, labeling it 'woke' and unreliable for combat.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

SIPRI arms report: New record in global military spending DW 04/28/2025

Global military spending peaked at over $2.7 trillion in 2024, featuring significant increases particularly from Europe and the Middle East.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

SIPRI report: New record in global military spending DW 04/28/2025

Global military spending climbed to over $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking the fastest rise since the Cold War.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Pete Hegseth Blunders Into His Forever War

President Trump's initial promise to withdraw from costly military engagements has instead led to an escalation of U.S. involvement in the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Canada's PM Carney plans for stronger defence, broader trade amid US rift

Carney's campaign focuses on military and infrastructure investment while cutting taxes and spending amid tensions with the US.
US politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Bipartisan US delegation signals backing for Taiwan

US lawmakers reassured Taiwan of continued support despite recent tariffs and criticism from Trump.
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