Tag: Defence spending
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Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Counter Rising Tensions with China
Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Bolster Battlefield Readiness Japan’s Cabinet has sanctioned a record defence budget for the upcoming fiscal year, signaling a clear shift toward strengthening the nation’s military posture in an increasingly tense Indo-Pacific region. With an expenditure exceeding 9 trillion yen (about $85.9 billion), the plan marks the largest single-year defence…
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Australia Stakes Out Defence Stand Ahead of Albanese-Trump Meeting as Global Talks Pivot to Ukraine Endgame
Australia signals a bold defence revamp ahead of Albanese-Trump talks Australia is placing a high-stakes bet on its defence posture as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. With discussions anticipated to touch on the Ukraine war’s potential endgame, Australia is leveraging its strategic role in…
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EU Militarisation Under Spotlight as Independent Candidate Catherine Connolly Voices Alarm
EU Militarisation: A Growing Debate The European Union’s trajectory toward greater militarisation is drawing sharp attention ahead of elections, as voices inside and outside traditional party lines question where defence spending is taking priority. Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly used a recent television interview to frame the issue as not merely strategic, but also social.…
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EU Militarisation and Ireland’s Wake-Up Call: Catherine Connolly’s Warning
EU Militarisation: A Growing Concern Among Irish Voters The Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has voiced a pointed concern about the European Union’s shifting priorities, arguing that the bloc is moving toward greater militarisation at a time when social welfare investment is being squeezed. In a recent appearance on Katie Hannon Interview Live, Connolly framed…
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Pistorius Faces Major Delays in Germany’s F126 Navy Project
The F126: Germany’s Most Ambitious Naval Project Germany is pursuing a maritime modernization plan centered on the F126, a next‑generation warship designed to strengthen the Bundeswehr’s blue-water capabilities. Marketed as a cornerstone of Germany’s deterrence against potential threats, the vessel is meant to replace older classes and coordinate with allied fleets. Officials describe the F126…