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Senate NDAA would hike defense spending by $32 billion - Roll Call

The Senate’s defense policy bill would authorize an extra $32.1 billion for national security spending above what the Pentagon sought.

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This Red-Hot Drone Stock Just Got a $2.7 TRILLION Boost

This article highlights a rapidly rising drone company that has received a major $2.7 trillion boost in its industry growth outlook.

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The Best Aerospace and Defense ETFs to Buy

The best aerospace and defense ETFs can help investors capitalize on higher defense spending and hedge against the potential of a large-scale conflict.

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With Geopolitical Tensions Running Hot, Buy This Dividend Stock

While geopolitical tensions have eased somewhat after the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, many countries are expected to increase their defense spending in the coming 10 years.

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This Defense Stock Could Be the Next Palantir. Should You Buy It Now?

As defense spending soars across the world, the path to further upside for this stock remains.

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How Trump Finally Learned To Love NATO -- For Now

It will go down as the summit where US President Donald Trump learned to stop worrying and love NATO. Trump reveled in gushing praise from leaders in The Hague -- including being called "daddy" by alliance chief Mark Rutte -- and a pledge to boost defense spending as he had…

International Business Times

NATO's New 5% Target For Defense A Win for Trump; Carney Turns To Critical Minerals

NATO's 32 member states agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, representing a significant increase from the long-standing 2% benchmark.

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The Latest: NATO leaders agree on spending hike, vow to defend each other

NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked

The Independent UK

Takeaways: Defiant Team Trump defends Iran strikes at NATO summit - Roll Call

President Trump wrapped a NATO summit by defiantly defending his Iran strikes and changing his tune about alliance members' defense spending.

Roll Call

NATO boss praises ‘Dear Donald’ for pushing alliance to boost defense spending: ‘You made this change possible’

Secretary General Mark Rutte credits Trump with pushing for ‘concrete plan’ to have member nations spend at least five percent of GDP on defense

The Independent UK

NATO summit kicks off in The Hague amid unity calls, protests, and sabotage fears

World leaders met in The Hague on Tuesday for the start of the 2025 NATO summit. The goal was to show unity and support a major increase in defence spending as global security threats grow. But the first day was overshadowed by doubts about the US commitment to NATO itself,…

Radio France Internationale

Trump Made 'Europe…Pay In A Big Way:' NATO Chief Lauds Role In Boosting Defense Spending

Mark Rutte, the NATO Secretary-General, has extended his appreciation to President Donald Trump for his significant contribution to the escalation of European defense spending.

Benzinga

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sidelined as NATO leaders meet to agree defense spending boost

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is looking on from the sidelines as NATO leaders meet to agree a significant boost in defense spending that is spurred by Russian aggression

The Independent UK

NATO leaders want to appease Trump, but spending billions more on the defense alliance ‘would be just crazy for Europeans,’ foreign policy expert says

The spending target the military alliance just agreed on is unlikely to be met by all countries, but experts say some members are moving to bolster their defenses in case of a future Russia conflict.

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Dropping F-bomb, Trump heads to NATO summit angry with Israel and Iran - Roll Call

President Donald Trump lashed out at Israel and Iran before he jetted off for a NATO summit in the Netherlands amid global tensions.

The Independent UK

Photos from The Hague as NATO leaders including Donald Trump gather for historic summit

NATO leaders are gathering in the Netherlands for the start of a historic two-day summit that could unite the 32-member security organization around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions.

The Independent UK

Germany to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP in 2029

Germany’s finance minister has vowed to lift the country’s defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product in 2029

The Independent UK

World leaders gather for historic NATO summit with unity on the line

World leaders are gathering in the Netherlands for the start of a historic two-day NATO summit that could unite the world’s biggest security organization around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions among the 32 allies

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The Independent UK

Trump’s strikes on Iran could upend delicate plans for NATO summit deal on defense spending

NATO leaders hoping summit will result in commitment to spending 5 percent of GDP on defense amid threats from Russia

The Independent UK

NATO leaders are set to agree a historic defense spending pledge, but the hike won't apply to all

NATO leaders are expected to agree by Wednesday that member countries should spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense

The Independent UK

The success of a key NATO summit is in doubt after Spain rejects a big hike in defense spending

The success of a key NATO summit next week is hanging in the balance

The Independent UK

Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated defense spending increase as 'unreasonable'

Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs that’s expected to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.”

Roll Call

Hegseth gets bipartisan pushback for defense spending strategy - Roll Call

Testimony comes after the Pentagon last month unveiled a “skinny budget” for fiscal 2026 with fewer details than typical.

Fortune

Europe’s defense buildup will fall short unless one big problem is solved: Randstad CEO

European nations are dramatically increasing defense spending, but that alone won’t be enough.

The Independent UK

NATO set to commit to five percent defense spending goal amid threats from Trump

‘I assume that in The Hague we will agree on a higher defense spending target of in total five percent,’ said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

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