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Sweden announced significant increases in its Defence Budget

Eagle Shark, April 1 2025

Sweden has recently unveiled a major increase in its defense budget, signaling a significant shift in its military strategy in response to growing security challenges. The country plans a substantial military buildup, with a goal to raise defense spending to 3.5% of its GDP, up from the current

White Paper for European Defence - Readiness 2030

Eagle Shark, March 25 2025

The European Commission released on March 19, 2025 The White Paper for European Defence - Readiness 2030. This White Paper serves as a foundational document for the ReArm Europe plan, an initiative to boost defence spending, mobilizing up to €800bn for military capabilities. This article will highlight the keypoints of the White

Germany approves Defence spending boost

Eagle Shark, March 25 2025

Germany approved on March 21, 2025 a law to boost defence spending. This law will exempt spending on defence and security from Germany's strict debt rules and create a €500bn infrastructure fund over 12 years. Among the €500bn, €100bn will be channeled into the climate and economic transformation fund, €300bn designated for the federal government...