Keywords: Defence Spending


Turkey says NATO is adapting to new security realities ahead of alliance summit

NATO is undergoing a strategic adjustment rather than facing an institutional crisis, according to Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler, who said the alliance remains united despite evolving security challenges and ongoing debates over burden-sharing among member states. Speaking ahead of the NATO leaders'......

Czech president, prime minister clash over leadership as both pack for NATO summit

A political disagreement between Czech President Petr Pavel and the country's government has intensified ahead of next week's NATO summit, exposing divisions over leadership, defence policy and the Czech Republic's international representation. The dispute emerged after the Czech government......

Delay in UK defence investment plan weighs on military supply chain

Britain's prolonged delay in publishing its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan has created growing uncertainty across the country's defence industrial base, with suppliers warning that postponed procurement decisions are disrupting investment and weakening domestic manufacturing capacity. The......

Czech Republic to miss NATO defence spending target again in 2026

The Czech Republic will once again fall short of NATO’s minimum defence spending target in 2026, according to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who stated that the government is prioritizing fiscal stability over increased military expenditures. Speaking amid growing discussions about European......

Taiwan president vows to push for higher defence spending despite parliamentary cuts

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the island’s defence capabilities, pledging to continue efforts to increase military spending despite recent budget cuts approved by parliament. Speaking during a visit to a military facility in New Taipei City, Lai stated......

United Kingdom continues internal talks over defence spending, minister says

The United Kingdom is still engaged in internal discussions over the level of funding to allocate to defence, amid growing political tension following the resignation of the former defence secretary over budget disagreements, a government minister has confirmed. Speaking on Sunday, officials indicated......

Pakistan unveils FY2027 budget with higher defence spending and ambitious revenue targets

The Pakistani government has presented its budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, outlining total expenditure of 18.77 trillion rupees (approximately $67.5 billion). The financial plan reflects the authorities’ efforts to maintain economic stability, meet commitments under the International......

Taiwan urged to invest smarter in defence, senior U.S. diplomat says

Taiwan should focus not only on increasing defence spending but also on investing more effectively in military capabilities, according to a senior U.S. diplomat in Taipei. The comments come as the island continues efforts to strengthen its security in response to growing pressure from China. Speaking......

US urges greater defence spending as NATO reassures Asian partners

The debate over defence spending and alliance responsibilities took center stage at a major security forum in Singapore, where senior American and NATO officials addressed growing geopolitical challenges and the future of international security cooperation. Speaking before military leaders, policymakers,......