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US to Access Australian Submarine Shipyard in $8B AUKUS Expansion
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Australia will invest $8 billion to upgrade the Henderson shipyard in Western Australia into a maintenance hub for nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS...
The Regulatory Superpower Myth: Masking Decline with Rules
The EU increasingly embraces its role as a “regulatory superpower,” exporting rules where it struggles to compete in innovation and economic dynamism. Yet regulation...
Ukraine requests $120 billion for 2026 defense budget amid ongoing war
Ukraine will need over $120 billion for its defense in 2026 as the war with Russia continues into its fourth year, according to Defence...
Russia-Belarus Drills Near NATO Border Spark Tensions After Drone Breach
Russia and Belarus have commenced a significant joint military exercise, designated "Zapad-2025," on Friday, situated on NATO's borders and involving drills across both nations...
Moscow Labels Danish Hosting of Ukrainian Missile Fuel Production as Hostile
Russia has expressed strong disapproval of Denmark's plan to establish a production facility for long-range missile fuel for Ukraine, claiming it will heighten the...
Denmark Plans $9B Air Defense Upgrade as Russia Tensions Mount
Denmark plans to buy European air defense systems for 58 billion Danish crowns ($9.11 billion), marking its largest arms purchase.
This decision follows a directive...
Sweden Allocates $7.5 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine, Readies Support for Poland
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Sweden has pledged an additional $7.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine over the next two years, focusing on artillery systems like the...
Germany’s Army Must Double in Size to Meet NATO Targets, Chief Says
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Germany’s army requires an additional 100,000 active troops to meet NATO’s new readiness targets amid growing concerns over Russian aggression, according to a...
What could be the Future Scenario of US-Russia Arms Control?
After three years of continuing heightened tensions, the United States (US) and Russia have formally initiated negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine....
All Quiet on the West African Front
West Africa is becoming a silent powder keg that could explode into a cataclysmic situation in the next few years. As the world’s attention...