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German intelligence says Russian military spending far higher than reported
Berlin (AFP) Feb 4, 2026 Russia has been spending far more on its military than it has reported, Germany's foreign intelligence agency said Wednesday as it warned of Moscow's threat to NATO's eastern border. The BND said that its analysis of Russian budget data showed that in 2022 and 2023, military spending had been around 66 percent higher than officially reported. "These figures are a concrete embodiment of the growing threat to Europe posed by Russia," the agency said in a rare public statement. It said Russia's ... read more |
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Starmer says UK should 'do more' with EU in joint defenceLondon (AFP) Feb 1, 2026 Britain should "do more together" with the EU on defence, including through a bloc-wide initiative to bolster arms stocks that London has not yet joined, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. ... more 
China's top general probe to 'remove obstacles' in military: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Feb 2, 2026 China's anti-corruption probe into top general Zhang Youxia and other senior officials will "remove roadblocks" and strengthen the country's military, state media said Monday. ... more 
India budget pledges record infrastructure and defence boostNew Delhi (AFP) Feb 1, 2026 India will spend a record amount on infrastructure and defence, the finance minister said in her national budget speech on Sunday, with plans for high-speed rail, submarines and fighter jets. ... more
'Bombshell': What top general's fall means for China's militaryBeijing (AFP) Jan 29, 2026 China has purged top generals before, but the announcement that Zhang Youxia, the vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), is being investigated for corruption shocked defence observers. ... more |
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Netanyahu says wants Israel to cope without US aid within decadeJerusalem (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants Israel to be able to cope without US military aid within a decade, he said in an interview published on Friday. ... more
'Sign of life': defence boom lifts German factory ordersFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 Factory orders in long-struggling Germany unexpectedly posted a sharp jump in November, boosted by higher demand for defence equipment as Europe rushes to rearm, official data showed Thursday. ... more 
Malaysian ex-army chief detained in military procurement graft probeKuala Lumpur (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 A Malaysian former army chief and his two wives were among five people detained Wednesday during a graft investigation into a military procurement project, according to the country's anti-corruption agency and local media. ... more
Trump seeks 50% hike in defense budget to $1.5 trillionWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 7, 2026 President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wanted to increase the US defense budget by half next year to a giant $1.5 trillion to deal with "troubled and dangerous times." ... more 
Trump says will ban US defense companies issuing dividends, stock buybacksWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 7, 2026 President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to cap executive pay at major US defense contractors and ban shareholder dividends and stock buybacks, accusing the industry of prioritizing profits over production speed. ... more |
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MDA Space partners with Canada defence department and Telesat to deliver next generation military satcom
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2026 MDA Space has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Canadian Department of National Defence and satellite operator Telesat to deliver advanced military satellite communications capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces. The partnership will focus on providing secure, resilient, and high capacity satellite communications by integrating MDA Space spacecraft and systems expertise with Telesat's low Earth orbit satellite network. The effort is intended to support modern military operation ... read more
Malaysia raids firms in army procurement graft probeKuala Lumpur (AFP) Dec 29, 2025 Malaysia's anti-corruption agency said Monday it had carried out raids on several companies allegedly involved in a graft case linked to an armed forces procurement project. ... more |
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UK launches paid military gap-year scheme amid recruitment strugglesLondon (AFP) Dec 27, 2025 The UK will launch a military "gap year" scheme, as part of efforts to boost recruitment and reconnect young people with defence, the government said Saturday. ... more 
'Not our enemy': Rush to rearm sparks backlash in east GermanyLubben, Germany (AFP) Dec 19, 2025 As Germany faces a hostile Russia, a defence firm plans to open a munitions plant in the ex-communist east - but many locals are sympathetic towards Moscow and up in arms about the project. ... more 
German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchasesBerlin (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 German lawmakers Wednesday approved about 50 billion euros ($59 billion) in military purchases, as Berlin accelerates defence spending in the face of a hostile Russia and signs of weakening security commitments from Washington. ... more 
Small firms join charge to boost Europe's weapon suppliesParis, France (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 European nations have committed themselves to huge hikes in spending on weapons, with giant defence firms reaping the early rewards - but the signs are that smaller companies and investors are now beginning to mobilise. ... more 
US to sell bombs to Canada in $2.7-bn dealWashington, United States (AFP) Dec 4, 2025 The United States said Thursday it had approved a $2.68-billion sale of bombs to Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is sharply expanding defense spending amid uncertainties over relations with Washington. ... more |
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