NATO says defence spending rose 20 percent last yearA NATO report on Thursday said military spending by member states rose by a fifth year-on-year in 2025 to $574 billion. The NATO report sai...
26 Mar, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
NATO allies agree to hike defence spending, reaffirm collective defenceNATO allies have committed to significantly increasing their annual defence spending, aiming for a total of 5% of GDP by 2035. This pledge ...
26 Jun, 2025, 12.24 PM IST
NATO leaders gather for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisionsNATO leaders are convening in The Hague amidst internal disagreements over defense spending targets, with Spain rejecting the proposed 5% G...
24 Jun, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
NATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be historic summit, or one marred by divisionsNATO leaders are convening in The Hague amidst internal divisions over defense spending targets, with Spain rejecting the proposed 5% GDP c...
23 Jun, 2025, 10.56 AM IST
NATO's dilemma: How Zelenskiy can attend summit without provoking TrumpThe upcoming NATO summit in The Hague faces the challenge of balancing support for Ukraine with the need to avoid antagonizing Donald Trump...
06 Jun, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
Cochin Shipyard shares rally over 8% on NATO defence push, stock up 32% in 4 daysCochin Shipyard surged 8.4% on Friday, extending its 32.4% rally in four sessions, driven by rising defence spending sentiment after NATO’s...
06 Jun, 2025, 12.03 PM IST
Cochin Shipyard jumps over 12%. Here's why?Cochin Shipyard jumped over 12% amid global defense spending talks led by NATO. With India’s strategic ties to NATO nations, Indian defence...
05 Jun, 2025, 07.28 PM IST
Dutch defence spending up $1.25 billion in new budget, VVD leader saysThe Dutch government plans to increase defence spending by an additional 1.1 billion euros annually, starting this year. This decision foll...
16 Apr, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
How India can make billions out of Trump-Nato riftAmid growing tension between Trump and Nato over defence funding, European nations are increasing their military budgets. This situation op...
03 Mar, 2025, 08.01 PM IST
US envoy tells Nato chief allies must pay 'fair share' before expansionUS envoy Richard Grenell insists NATO allies must pay their 'fair share' on defense before considering Ukraine's membership. NATO Secretary...
23 Jan, 2025, 06.45 PM IST
NATO chief Mark Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for UkraineNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urges the U.S. to continue supplying Ukraine with weapons amidst Russia's invasion, stating that Europe i...
23 Jan, 2025, 06.13 PM IST
Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges leaders to end arms shortage that is helping PutinUkrainian President Zelenskiy called for more weapons at a global security conference to counter Russia's advances. German Chancellor Schol...
17 Feb, 2024, 05.06 PM IST
Europe's defence sector seeks EU clarity, greater efficiencyEurope intensifies defense spending post-Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but challenges persist for battle readiness. Issues encompass financ...
01 Dec, 2023, 05.30 PM IST
Mark Rutte favourite to be next NATO boss despite Dutch vote shockMultiple diplomats put the veteran well ahead of other hopefuls -- including Estonian premier Kaja Kallas and Latvia's top diplomat Krisjan...
28 Nov, 2023, 11.26 AM IST
Israel's Elbit Systems eyes growth from night-vision techElbit Systems of America in 2019 bought the night-vision business of L3Harris Technologies for $350 million and has also won German and Dut...
25 May, 2021, 04.11 PM IST
United States among first foreign countries to join European Union defence project, diplomats sayThe decision, to be formally taken by EU defence ministers on Thursday, means NATO members Norway, Canada and the United States also become...
05 May, 2021, 03.58 PM IST
Trump says Trudeau 'two-faced' after microphone gaffe"With Trudeau, he's a nice guy. I find him to be a nice guy, but the truth is, I called him out on the fact that he's not paying two percen...
04 Dec, 2019, 10.57 PM IST