defense spending
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Dec- 2022 -7 DecemberAsia Pacific
Japan Eyes 56 Percent Increase in Defense Budget Over Five Years
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed ministers to boost the country's defense budget by 56 percent over the next five years.
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6 DecemberEurope
Germany Says Will Reach NATO Spending Target by 2025
Germany will match NATO's target to spend two percent of GDP on defense by 2025, a government spokesman said.
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Nov- 2022 -8 NovemberEurope
Poland Orders 11 New ‘Wolverine’ Armored Vehicles
The Polish Army ordered 11 more Wolverine armored personnel carriers for $30.8 million, with delivery expected between 2024 and 2025.
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Oct- 2022 -13 OctoberEurope
NATO Planning Ukraine’s Transition From Soviet to Western Weapons: Report
NATO will discuss a long-term strategy to rebuild Ukraine’s defense industry and bring the country closer to the alliance in training and equipment.
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6 OctoberEurope
Norway Seeks to up Defense Spending Over Ukraine War
The government of Norway proposed a 10 percent increase in its defense budget for next year in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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3 OctoberEurope
France Proposes $2.9B Defense Budget Hike
The French Ministry of Armed Forces has proposed a $42.9 billion defense budget for 2023, marking an increase in defense spending for the sixth year in a row.
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Mar- 2022 -14 MarchEurope
Germany to Buy F-35 Fighter Jets in Military Spending Spree
Germany plans to buy up to 35 US-made F-35 fighter jets and 15 Eurofighter jets, a parliamentary source said.
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10 MarchEurope
Sweden to Raise Military Spending Over Ukraine War
Sweden's government announced plans for a major boost in military spending to two percent of GDP "as soon as possible."
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4 MarchEurope
Poland Raises Military Spending to Three Percent of GDP
Poland will increase defense spending to three percent of gross domestic product next year.
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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryEurope
UK Unveils 10-Year, $270 Billion Defense Spending
The British Ministry of Defence has announced that it plans to invest 238 billion euros in state-of-the-art military equipment.
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