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Rubio says US pressure on NATO allies to boost defense spending is 'not hostile'

During his visit to Portugal, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated the urgency for NATO allies to bolster their defense expenditure. Citing rising threats, particularly due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, he underlined the necessity for a united military front. While acknowledging the difficulties faced by smaller NATO…

The Economic Times · 15h ago

Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defenses. Will it break the alliance

European nations are increasing defense spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift occurs as doubts grow about the durability of United States support for NATO. While allies meet spending demands, uncertainty about future U.S. troop presence persists. Russia's actions test NATO unity and European defense capabilities. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

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

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

Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

Britain’s new leader, Andy Burnham, is facing the same old problem: How can he kickstart a sluggish economy so that growing companies and increased output generate enough additional revenue to boost defense spending and pay for everything else voters want without raising taxes

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Jamie Dimon Backs Philadelphia Navy Yard With $24 Million as US Defense Spending Surges, Says 'The Arsenal of Democracy Has Been Reignited'

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), has announced a $24 million initiative aimed at rejuvenating the American shipbuilding industry.

Benzinga · Jul 16

McConnell's absence could jeopardize Republicans' defense spending agenda as the Iran war escalates

The Trump administration has asked Congress for an additional $350 billion in defense funds amid the reignited Iran war.

Fortune · Jul 13

Defense funding to research troops’ brain injuries shrank since 2025

Funding for Defense Department medical research into traumatic brain injuries has dropped by more than three-quarters in the last three fiscal years, even as the problem continues to plague U.S. servicemembers. At issue is the Pentagon-funded program to research detection and treatment of TBIs and to understand psychological health issues,…

Roll Call · Jul 13

NATO's Ankara Summit was more of a warning than an escape

NATO's recent summit focused on maintaining American commitment to collective defense. Donald Trump's unpredictable stance created significant uncertainty for alliance leaders. European nations are increasing defense spending to build independent deterrence capabilities. Russia's military is expected to emerge stronger and more sophisticated after the Ukraine conflict. NATO planners must prepare…

The Economic Times · Jul 13