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defence spending news

Pakistan raises defence spending 18% to ₹3 trillion in new Budget

Pakistan proposed an 18.77 trillion rupees ($67.49 billion) budget on Friday, raising defence spending, limiting development expenditure and setting a steep tax target as the government tries to keep its IMF programme on track without provoking political fallout at home.

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 07:52 pm IST

India fifth-largest military spender in 2025 at $92.1 bn; Pakistan is 31st

The latest report comes at a time when India’s arms imports have recorded a decrease.

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 12:00 am IST

Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence

China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory.

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 02:25 pm IST

Japan ready to join Donald Trump's ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system: Report

By participating in the Golden Dome initiative, Japan wants to boost its own self-defence capabilities.

Published on Mar 13, 2026 11:34 am IST

Can India convert defence spend into strategic power?

Budget (PTI File)

Published on Feb 09, 2026 01:33 pm IST

‘Strategic imperative’: India hikes defence budget by 15% to ₹7.85 lakh crore

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said the budget has strengthened India’s resolve to make its defence system even more robust.

Updated on Feb 01, 2026 05:40 pm IST

Defence ministry to seek 20% budget hike in FY 26-27

India set aside over ₹6.8 lakh crore for defence spending in the Union Budget for 2025-26. (AFP)

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 06:36 pm IST

What are some of the European defence startups founded by military vets?

What are some of the European defence startups founded by military vets?

Updated on Sept 04, 2025 01:32 pm IST

Defence spending is insurance against war, says former Army chief Naravane

Gen. Naravane further elaborated that, unlike conventional insurance, which pays out after a crisis, defence spending aims to prevent catastrophe. (HT)

Published on Aug 19, 2025 06:12 am IST

Iceland has no armed forces, but that could change

PREMIUM

State of emergency?

Updated on Aug 05, 2025 02:31 pm IST

Nato remains ambiguous about goals in new world

Despite growing anxiety over global hotspots, the summit avoided direct mentions of several key geopolitical challenges (Bloomberg)

Updated on Jun 29, 2025 11:22 pm IST

NATO leaders set to back Trump defence spending goal at Hague summit

NATO leaders set to back Trump defence spending goal at Hague summit

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Russia says NATO needs to demonise it to justify 5% defence spending target

Russia says NATO needs to demonise it to justify 5% defence spending target

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:55 pm IST

What is NATO's new 5% defence spending target?

What is NATO's new 5% defence spending target?

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:52 pm IST

Hague NATO summit aims to focus on Trump's spending goal but Iran looms large

Hague NATO summit aims to focus on Trump's spending goal but Iran looms large

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:50 pm IST

NATO agrees Hague summit statement with 5% defence spending goal, diplomats say

NATO agrees Hague summit statement with 5% defence spending goal, diplomats say

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:47 pm IST

Latvian president believes NATO will overcome obstacles, meet 5% goal

Latvian president believes NATO will overcome obstacles, meet 5% goal

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:38 pm IST

NATO ministers to discuss defence spending hike ahead of key summit

NATO ministers to discuss defence spending hike ahead of key summit

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:12 pm IST

US pushes security ally Australia to spend more on defence

US pushes security ally Australia to spend more on defence

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:42 pm IST

Drones, doubts as US allies look to NATO summit

Drones, doubts as US allies look to NATO summit

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:40 pm IST

EU ministers approve new 150 billion-euro arms fund

EU ministers approve new 150 billion-euro arms fund

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:26 pm IST

Europe's defence companies scramble for workers as business booms

Europe's defence companies scramble for workers as business booms

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:25 pm IST

NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say

NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:31 pm IST

Key points in Merz's plan to get Germany 'back on track'

Key points in Merz's plan to get Germany 'back on track'

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:12 pm IST

Sweden to boost defence spending $30 bn over a decade

Sweden to boost defence spending $30 bn over a decade

Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:06 pm IST

Spain's Sanchez vows to launch plan for defence boost by summer

Spain's Sanchez vows to launch plan for defence boost by summer

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 03:43 pm IST

EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending

EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 02:53 pm IST

Germany's Merz bets on spending boost to revive ailing economy

Germany's Merz bets on spending boost to revive ailing economy

Updated on Mar 12, 2025 09:01 pm IST

EU chief sees US as 'allies' despite 'differences'

EU chief sees US as 'allies' despite 'differences'

Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:59 pm IST

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