defence spending
Keir Starmer 'will defy Donald Trump' over Ukraine and risk huge clash
The Trump administration has been increasingly critical of European nations, sparking concerns about America’s commitment to NATO and the continent. Mr Trump has...
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Donald Trump was inaugurated as the president of the United States on Monday. During his election campaign, the now-47th president promised to prosecute...
'We can't afford this!' – UK warned troops deployment in Ukraine would 'end in failure'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that the UK cannot afford to deploy troops in Ukraine, and the move would end...
The 10 strongest armies in Europe – and it’s great news for Britain
Europe’s strongest armies have been revealed in a new list ranking the continent’s military. According to the data published by Global Fire Power...
NATO boss demands UK increase defence spending as war with Russia looms
NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte has urged the UK and other Western military allies to “turbocharge” their defence spending as he warns that...
Russia's war backfires as European nation told to review neutrality and get closer to NATO
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is prompting Switzerland to rethink its centuries-old policy of neutrality, in another major blow for Vladimir Putin. One...
Germany told it is not doing enough to defend Europe's eastern border in swipe at Scholz
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on Germany to increase its efforts in defending Europe’s eastern frontier, taking aim at Chancellor Olaf...
‘British Army needs major overhaul – but Keir Starmer’s unlikely to stump up the cash’
Britain’s armed forces need a major overhaul – but urgently needed improvements are being jeopardised by a lack of investment, a former military...
Germany ramps up plans for military conscription from 2025 to boost troops against Putin
Germany’s Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, announced plans on Wednesday for new legislation aimed at strengthening the country’s military forces. The proposed bill would...
Army general issues chilling warning about UK's ability to fight Putin's Russia
The British army is too small and weak to be able to fight Russia, according to a senior European army officer. Vladimir Putin’s...
