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indianexpress.compolitics9 days ago
Pentagon Budget Shift Proposed to Fund Air Force Surveillance Aircraft
The administration seeks to redirect funds from a Navy aircraft program to cover costs for the Air Force E-7 fleet. The move follows an earlier Pentagon plan to cancel the E-7 and expand the Navy E-2 fleet.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld15 days ago
Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Costs
Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers this week that the Pentagon requires $80 billion to cover expenses from the Iran war and unrelated obligations. The request comes as defense spending faces competing demands.
Responsible Statecraftpolitics46 days ago
Poll Finds Nearly Half of Americans Say Iran War Made U.S. Less Safe
A new survey of 1,000 adults shows partisan divides on the war's impact and justification. Republicans remain more supportive of the campaign than Democrats or independents.
theolivepress.espolitics50 days ago
UK Prime Minister Expected to Approve 18 Billion Pound Defense Spending Increase
UK officials plan to raise defense spending by 18 billion pounds. The increase comes as the government addresses political challenges.
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japantimes.co.jpworld55 days ago
Japan Opens Defense Industry to Global Exports
Japan has ended its longstanding ban on exporting lethal weaponry as part of a broader shift in defense policy. The country is increasing its military budget from about $35 billion in 2022 to $60 billion by 2027 and has begun joint development of advanced weapons systems.
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asiaone.compolitics57 days ago
Taiwan Parliament Approves Extra Defense Spending Below Government Request
Taiwan's parliament has approved additional defense funding that falls short of the amount sought by the government. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions with China. Lawmakers allocated resources for military improvements but at a reduced level from what officials proposed.