The Latest Breaking News from Defense Spending

Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

South Korea's president calls for more self-reliant military as questions arise about US commitment

South Korea’s president has vowed to sharply increase defense spending to introduce a variety of high-tech weapons as part of efforts to build a more self-reliant military

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Markets cashed in on the war in Ukraine but may like peace with Russia even more, top analysts say

Russia has broken 190 different “deals” over Ukraine since 1994, so it is unlikely that Europe will stop preparing for future action from Moscow.

Fortune · Aug 12, 2025

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.

Barchart · Jul 10, 2025

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.

Kiplinger · Jul 4, 2025

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.

Barchart · Jul 1, 2025

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.

Barchart · Jun 30, 2025

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 · Jun 26, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Jun 26, 2025

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 · Jun 25, 2025