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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2027 and target a three per cent level last seen decades ago, a signal to U.S. President Donald Trump that Britain can help boost Europe’s security. CBC | World News
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‘Tone deaf and weak!’ Keir Starmer’s defence announcement condemned from all sides
The Prime Minister’s announcement was welcomed by Kemi Badenoch, but as the dust settles many are already saying it’s nowhere near enough. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Starmer told to stop dithering and start spending on defence
Kemi Badenoch wants an announcement on defence spending before Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting on Thursday with Donald Trump Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »An ‘Iron Dome’ for North America? Talk heats up about Canada joining U.S. missile defence
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Read More »U.S. defence secretary dismisses Ukraine’s NATO bid as Russia rejects territory swap
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia will never discuss trading the Ukrainian territory it holds, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly suggested. CBC | World News
Read More »Defence chiefs ordered to stop talking in electric cars over China spy fears
Defence officials may be told to cut back on sensitive discussions in their Chinese electric vehicles over major security worries. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Israel’s defence minister orders army to prepare for Gaza residents’ departure
Israel’s defence minister has ordered the army to prepare a plan to allow the “voluntary departure” of residents from Gaza, Israeli media said, after President Trump drew widespread condemnation over U.S. plans to take over the strip. CBC | World News
Read More »J.D. Vance casts tie-breaking vote to secure Pete Hegseth’s nomination as U.S. defence secretary
Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defence secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee. CBC | World News
Read More »Ousted South Korea defence minister testifies he wanted more expansive martial law than president
South Korean investigators asked prosecutors to indict detained President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month, which the country’s ousted defence minister testified that he wanted a broader military deployment than Yoon. CBC | World News
Read More »Fury as Labour plot to delay defence budget until 2030 putting UK at risk
A Labour peer said it would be “nonsense” to delay the spending increase given the armed forces are already “hollowed out.” Daily Express :: News Feed
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