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NATO powers prepare for world war: Defence ministers agree on largest military buildup since 1945
At their meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, the defence ministers of the 32 NATO member states laid the groundwork for the ...
NATO’s ‘Take Five’ moment
IRAN NUCLEAR WOES: Speaking of Iran, Iranian Supreme Leader ALI KHAMENEI today rejected a U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal ...
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Hegseth stresses deterrence through hard power at meeting of NATO defense chiefs
Increased military spending in Europe must be directed toward hard-power capabilities to give NATO credibility that goes ...
NATO allies agree huge spending boost as US demands they are 'ready' for Russia
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded GDP members of NATO be 'combat-ready' or risk losing US support amid escalating ...
UK to boost defence spending to 3.5% of GDP but only after Labour bows to Nato pressure
In a historic move, Britain is set to boost its defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, a decision hailed by Nato as a significant ...
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US to insist on clear path for NATO allies to hit new defense spending goal, diplomat says
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said a deadline had yet to be set for member countries to hit a benchmark of ...
Hegseth says NATO 5% security spend 'will happen'
Alliance members weigh up how to handle US demands to increase expenditure to 5% of GDP, as Ukraine is already spending about 26% to fund its fight against Russia's invasion.