Japan Cabinet approves record JPY 122.31 trillion budget

Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record initial budget of JPY 122.31 trillion (approximately USD 783 billion)...

Defence Chiefs of Japan, US discuss concerns over China radar row

During the call, Hegseth and his Japanese counterpart discussed Japan's efforts to increase its defence spending and...

India's defence capex to hold at 0.5% of nominal GDP: Report 

India's defence capital spending is expected to remain steady at about 0.5 per cent of nominal GDP, according to a...

Taiwan plans to boost defence spending by USD 40 bn

In an op-ed in the Washington Post, Lai said Taiwan is committed to maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region...

Japan may expand “defense-related” spending amid US pressure

Japan plans to raise defence spending by including space, aviation, and infrastructure projects beyond the Defence...

President Lai urges strong defence, warns of Beijing’s threats

Taiwan President William Lai urged strengthening defence and national unity, warning that China's military...

Taiwan’s defence spending to touch 3.32 per cent of GDP in 2026

Taiwan's defence spending is set to touch 3.32 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) next year, according to...

Gen Naravane calls defence spending an ‘insurance premium’

Gen Naravane stressed that defence preparedness is crucial for maintaining peace, both domestically and...

Macron to double defence budget by 2027

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday evening an acceleration of national defence spending, with the...

NATO buildup won't affect Russia's security: Lavrov

NATO's plan to raise defense spending won't affect Russia's security, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, according...

NATO members pledge 5 pc GDP on defence spending by 2035

The member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) have committed to ramping up their defence...

UK moving to warfighting readiness: PM Keir Starmer

Starmer said Britain's defence policy will always be "NATO first".