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1 hour 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 day ago

U.S. Military Projects That Blew Up Their Budgets

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter holds the crown as the most expensive military project ever with a lifetime cost of $2.1 trillion, suffering from technical issues and cost overruns.
US politics
#cybersecurity
#nato
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Can Europe's arms industry challenge US market dominance? DW 03/12/2025

Europe's defense spending has surged due to fears of Russian aggression and uncertainty around US NATO commitments.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Germany says adding explosive drones to weapons arsenal

Germany is purchasing explosive drones to strengthen its military amidst rising threats from Russia.
The decision reflects lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict regarding drone warfare.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Can Europe's arms industry challenge US market dominance? DW 03/12/2025

Europe's defense spending has surged due to fears of Russian aggression and uncertainty around US NATO commitments.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Germany says adding explosive drones to weapons arsenal

Germany is purchasing explosive drones to strengthen its military amidst rising threats from Russia.
The decision reflects lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict regarding drone warfare.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
#infrastructure-investment
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

German MPs approve 500bn spending boost to counter Putin's war of aggression'

Germany's parliament has approved a €500 billion military and infrastructure fund, marking a significant shift in fiscal policy to enhance national security.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

German MPs approve 500bn spending boost to counter Putin's war of aggression'

Germany's parliament has approved a €500 billion military and infrastructure fund, marking a significant shift in fiscal policy to enhance national security.
#us-defense-budget
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks 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.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks 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.
#pentagon-budget
US politics
fromwww.commondreams.org
2 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
2 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.
#legislation
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

House Republicans Unveil Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

House Republicans propose government funding that boosts military spending, risking a shutdown if Democrats oppose.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

House Republicans Unveil Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

House Republicans propose government funding that boosts military spending, risking a shutdown if Democrats oppose.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germans no longer see US as trustworthy partner DW 03/07/2025

Germany's political parties agree on substantial infrastructure and military investments despite rising debt, showing broad public support for increased spending.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz

Friedrich Merz faces criticism while trying to secure support for record state borrowing linked to military spending and economic growth.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Germany's massive spending package approved by the Bundesrat

Germany's Bundesrat approves a major spending package for military enhancement and infrastructure overhaul, marking a key shift in defense policy.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germans no longer see US as trustworthy partner DW 03/07/2025

Germany's political parties agree on substantial infrastructure and military investments despite rising debt, showing broad public support for increased spending.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz

Friedrich Merz faces criticism while trying to secure support for record state borrowing linked to military spending and economic growth.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Germany's massive spending package approved by the Bundesrat

Germany's Bundesrat approves a major spending package for military enhancement and infrastructure overhaul, marking a key shift in defense policy.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
#economy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Labour needs an urgent history lesson. Its plans couldn't fund a war and won't boost growth | Larry Elliott

The UK economy faces significant challenges including stagnation, rising tariffs, and military spending pressures due to ongoing global tensions.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

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

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Labour needs an urgent history lesson. Its plans couldn't fund a war and won't boost growth | Larry Elliott

The UK economy faces significant challenges including stagnation, rising tariffs, and military spending pressures due to ongoing global tensions.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

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

fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

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

I'm now watching the federal government do the same damned thing. The federal government is apparently broke... And Congress is playing games to convince people that holding taxes low will somehow reduce the budget deficit.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks 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.
#uk-defense-policy
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month 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.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month 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.
#uk-defence
fromtime.com
1 month ago

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized America's commitment to peace through strength while calling out Communist China for its military build-up and aggressive tactics.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#us-military
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Foreign Governments Receiving the Most Weapons from the US

The U.S. spends over $997.3 billion on defense, more than any other country, influencing global arms sales.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Foreign Governments Receiving the Most Weapons from the US

The U.S. spends over $997.3 billion on defense, more than any other country, influencing global arms sales.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

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

The reconciliation bill reallocates over $150 billion from essential social services to militarization, impacting millions of Americans relying on aid.
#congress
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month 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.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
France politics
fromFuturism
1 month 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.
#geopolitical-tensions
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'

European countries are ramping up defense spending, creating significant growth opportunities for Rheinmetall, particularly after recent geopolitical events.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'

European countries are ramping up defense spending, creating significant growth opportunities for Rheinmetall, particularly after recent geopolitical events.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These Defense Contractors Are Raking in Billions

Global military spending surged by 6.8% from 2022 to 2023, boosting the defense industry significantly amid global geopolitical tensions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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

Canada has a low tariff rate, ranking 102nd out of 137 countries, and has lower average tariffs than the United States according to World Bank data.
Canada news
US politics
fromFuturism
2 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.
#middle-east
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
#defense-industry
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Has Record Sales in Era of Rearmament'

Rheinmetall is poised for significant growth due to increased European military spending as U.S. support wanes.
Record growth has been reported since the start of the Ukraine conflict, indicating strong demand for defense products.
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Has Record Sales in Era of Rearmament'

Rheinmetall is poised for significant growth due to increased European military spending as U.S. support wanes.
Record growth has been reported since the start of the Ukraine conflict, indicating strong demand for defense products.
US politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Bipartisan US delegation signals backing for Taiwan

US lawmakers reassured Taiwan of continued support despite recent tariffs and criticism from Trump.
#eu-defense
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

As real as it can get': EU to loan 150bn for European defence from invasion

Europe aims to deter potential invaders by 2030 through increased local defense spending and exclusion of certain allies from defense contracts.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

As real as it can get': EU to loan 150bn for European defence from invasion

Europe aims to deter potential invaders by 2030 through increased local defense spending and exclusion of certain allies from defense contracts.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Europe launches defense push amid Russia threat, US worries DW 03/19/2025

The EU aims to bolster member states' defense capabilities amid uncertainty over US support and Russian aggression.
#defense
Europe politics
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Spooked by Trump and Putin, Europe rushes to rearm

The European Union is rapidly enhancing its military capabilities in response to geopolitical tensions and a need for greater independence from U.S. support.
Europe politics
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Spooked by Trump and Putin, Europe rushes to rearm

The European Union is rapidly enhancing its military capabilities in response to geopolitical tensions and a need for greater independence from U.S. support.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These Are the Biggest Recent Arms Transfers Around The World

The rise in defense spending has spurred an increase in arms transfers around the world, with the last decade seeing some of the largest arms deals in recorded history.
US news
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Can Europe's New Military Spending Help Its Economies?

European leaders are increasing military spending to both enhance defense and stimulate economic growth amid reduced US security guarantees.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence

Three key countries are increasing military spending while still relying on the U.S. for nuclear deterrence.
#economic-policy
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

The European Central Bank lowered interest rates for the sixth consecutive time amid weak growth and low inflation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Military spending is touted as a remedy for Britain's ailing economy. Here's why it won't work | Khem Rogaly

Increased military spending is seen as an ineffective remedy for economic woes and does not support small businesses or regional equality.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

The European Central Bank lowered interest rates for the sixth consecutive time amid weak growth and low inflation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Military spending is touted as a remedy for Britain's ailing economy. Here's why it won't work | Khem Rogaly

Increased military spending is seen as an ineffective remedy for economic woes and does not support small businesses or regional equality.
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