defence spending

Taiwan proposes record defence spending with 18% hike
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Taiwan proposes record defence spending with 18% hike
20/08/2026
An M60A3 tank fires during a live-fire drill as part of the Han Kuang military exercise in Penghu, Taiwan, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high
20/08/2026
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks at a news conference on the second anniversary of his taking office, at the presidential building in Taipei, Taiwan May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
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Taiwan president says record defence spending is investment in peace
17/08/2026
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US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reacts at the end of a press conference ahead of a NATO leaders summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 6, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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NATO showcases big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump
07/07/2026
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What are the key challenges facing NATO?
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NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
03/07/2026
FILE PHOTO: Canada’s Ambassador-designate to France Isabelle Hudon takes part in a meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Trudeau's office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, November 6, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
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Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit
03/07/2026
PM Starmer unveils £15 bil defence spending boost
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AWANI International
PM Starmer unveils £15 bil defence spending boost
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Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not withdrawing
30/06/2026
FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol building, on day three of a partial government shutdown, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo
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Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers
25/06/2026
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte displays charts during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran
25/06/2026
Leader vows to boost defence spending despite budget cuts
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Bulletin
Leader vows to boost defence spending despite budget cuts
16/06/2026
Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
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Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
08/05/2026
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Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
28/04/2026

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