defense spending
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberAmericas
US Senate OKs $858B Defense Act With Billions in Taiwan, Ukraine Aid
The US Senate passed a record $858 billion in defense spending for 2023, authorizing billions in military assistance for Ukraine and Taiwan.
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16 DecemberAmericas
$858B US Defense Bill Scraps Military Vaccine Mandate
US lawmakers directed the Pentagon to rescind its Covid-19 vaccine mandate as part of the $858 billion 2023 defense spending bill.
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12 DecemberEurope
Baltics to Up Defense Spending to Three Percent of GDP
The Baltic states vowed to raise their defense spending to three percent of gross domestic product.
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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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