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Europe ups defence spending for first time in seven years

Europe’s spending on defence has edged up for the first time in seven years, new figures have revealed, amid fears of Russian aggression in the Baltics.

Europe News

President Trump set for NATO summit

This NATO meeting will mark the inauguration of a new headquarters for the alliance that cost one billion euros.

Europe News

NATO and EU defence ministers talk cooperation, Trump and cyber security

European Union defence ministers meet about strengthening defence and security and working with NATO against threats including cyber attacks.

Germany

German defence minister under fire over terror suspect soldier

Germany’s defence minister has come under fire over a scandal involving an army lieutenant who is accused of plotting a gun attack while posing as a Syrian…

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Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU unified on Brexit

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Spain

Spain's first female defence minister Carme Chacon dies aged 46

Spain’s first female defence minister, Carme Chacon has died at the age of 46.

USA

Prioritizing the military, Trump to send “America first” budget to Congress

Determined to make good on his campaign promises, US President Donald Trump will send his first “America first” budget proposal to Congress on Thursday that includes deep cuts to federal programs in o

South Korea

Tensions rise as US deploys anti-missile system to South Korea

The US missile deployment, which comes a day after North Korea tested four ballistic missiles, has led to diplomatic tension between China and South Korea.

North Korea

US begins rolling out missile defence system in South Korea

The US says it has begun deploying a controversial missile defence system in South Korea just 24 hours after the North launched four ballistic missiles, breaking UN…

Europe News

EU agrees on military HQ

The EU will set up its own military headquarters, ministers agreed on Monday.

China

China sticks with overall slow-down in defence spending

Beijing looks set to increase defence spending by seven per cent this year, which is less than previous years

Iran

Iran tests Russian-made air defence system

Moscow had suspended delivery of the system back in 2010 after objections from the US and Israel

Estonia

NATO members fail to agree on defence spending

NATO members will make efforts to reach a spending target of two percent of their GDP on defence, but have failed to agree on whether or not every country must meet the…

USA

Trump’s sneak peek of first address before Congress: billions more for defense

Donald Trump’s proposal of a massive ten percent increase of the US defense budget has raised the stakes for his first address before a joint session of…

USA

Trump boosts military budget by nearly 10%

President Donald trump has promised 54 extra billion dollars for the military in his first budget demand to Congress.

Turkey

Turkish military allows head scarves for female soldiers

Turkish defence ministry officials say a rule banning head scarves in the military has been relaxed.

Business Series

Airbus profits hit by A400M costs

Airbus has announced even more costs from its much delayed A400M military transport plane, which pulled down profits by 63 percent last year.

Iraq

US Defense Secretary warns of "long-fought" battle in Iraq

The US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has been meeting Iraqi leaders on a surprise visit to the country.

World News

US not ready to collaborate with Russia militarily, says James Mattis

The US is not ready to work with Russia militarily, Defence Secretary James Mattis has said.

World News

'Mad Dog' Mattis reaffirms US commitment to NATO

Mattis in meetings with NATO defence ministers