Pakistan’s 2025-26 federal budget cuts overall spending by 7% but raises defence expenditure by 20% amid recent conflict with India, aiming to balance economic growth with increased military costs.
The Philippines and the European Union have agreed to launch a security and defense dialogue aimed at addressing emerging challenges such as cyber threats and foreign interference, Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo announced on Monday.
Norway’s Defence Minister, Tore O. Sandvik, affirmed that the United States remains committed to European defence, but emphasized that Europe must contribute more financially to ensure the U.S. can uphold its security commitments.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his Spanish counterpart, Margarita Robles, to discuss European security and strengthening Ukraine’s defence forces.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday that new plans to strengthen Europe’s defence industry and enhance military capabilities could mobilise close to €800 billion (approximately $841.4 billion).
China's defense minister declined a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a meeting of defense leaders in Laos, a move the Pentagon chief said on Wednesday was unfortunate.
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