The Latest Breaking News from Defense Spending

Half of Britons unwilling to fight for UK in the event of war, poll finds

Nato's top military commander said the alliance is ‘ready to fight tonight’ amid fears over Russia

The Independent UK · Oct 13

IFS warns against ‘steady-as-you-go’ Budget as inflation not headroom is key

Higher interest rates on Government debt will push up borrowing by about £10 billion in 2029-30, the IFS said.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

‘We still love you’: NATO envoy seeks to reassure Europe over US military pullback

US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO.

Euronews · Oct 12

The Apollo missions brought us rechargeable hearing-aid batteries and quakeproof buildings. The European defense industry is now looking for its own "NASA moment"

Defense spending is resurrecting an engineering and manufacturing base many believed had gone forever, with the U.K., France and Germany home to world-leading defense companies.

Fortune · Aug 27

Pentagon's NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6

A Pentagon review of US troop deployments in Europe is accelerating, with options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth due by November 6. NATO allies are concerned about potential large-scale troop cuts and punitive measures against countries perceived as not supporting US foreign policy. The review will evaluate basing decisions and…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided

President Zelenskyy detailed his dispute with the dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He cited misguided actions and problematic defense spending decisions by the former minister. Ukraine faces a significant shortage of Patriot air-defense missiles amid rising Russian attacks. However, Ukrainian forces have nearly recaptured the Dnipropetrovsk region. The president also…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

The $1 trillion black box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects end up facing delays and ballooning costs

Salon · Aug 20

Trump Pressure Raises Concerns in Japan as 2026 Midterms Loom: Defense Official Says 'We Should Be Prepared' for Higher US Troop Payments

Japan braced for increased pressure from President Donald Trump on defense spending, payments for U.S. troops and monetary policy as Washington approached the November 2026 midterm elections.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million

Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) companies are focusing more on the military market as commercial development has ‌taken longer ⁠than ⁠expected and defense spending has ramped up, driven by wars in Ukraine and ​the Middle East.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

UK PM On Trump, Iran And Defense Spending. Music And Discord In Burnham's Message

Andy Burnham says he would not be averse to call out Trump, dodged a question on committing to a date to increase defense spending, and conveyed that he had had concern about the US president starting the conflict with Iran.

International Business Times · Jul 26