Defense
Russia’s Defence Spending At Highest Level On Record
The Kremlin’s new budget for 2025 is a blueprint for war, with plans to increase military expenditure to its highest level since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
NATO Allies Supercharge Defense As War Intensifies
Nations hit defense spending targets from 6 in 2021 to 23 in 2024.
Over 20 NATO Allies To Hit Defense Spending Target
A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations will meet the alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said.
Support For NATO Spending Grows
Despite world defense spending reaching a record $2.2 trillion last year, 77% of citizens of NATO countries believe they should increase or maintain defense spending – up from 70% in 2021.
Why Securing Taiwan Is Key To U.S. Strategic Interests
Ensuring peace and stability on this island is critical to U.S. security and prosperity.
Focus On U.S. Military Bases In The Middle East
The United States has more than 50,000 military personnel stationed in the Middle East across a range of bases and regional commands, according to estimates.
2023 U.S. Military Foreign Sales Up 56%
The U.S. government sold a record $81 billion worth of military equipment and services to foreign powers in 2023 – an increase of 56% in 2022, the U.S. State Department reports.