What does NATO's 5% spending deal really mean?NATO leaders will meet in Hague to approve a defence spending commitment. This aims to meet United States President Donald Trump's demand. ...
25 Jun, 2025, 01.38 PM IST
What is NATO's new 5% defence spending target?NATO leaders are poised to approve a significant increase in defense spending, aiming for 5% of GDP by 2035, driven by concerns over Russia...
23 Jun, 2025, 09.44 PM IST
NATO agrees 5% spending deal, overcoming Spain block: diplomatsNATO members have committed to increasing defense spending following Spain's decision to withdraw its objections, averting a potential disr...
22 Jun, 2025, 10.14 PM IST
The success of a key NATO summit is in doubt after Spain rejects a big hike in defense spendingNATO summit faces uncertainty as Spain declines to meet Trump's defense spending demand. Spain cites economic reasons and EU security effor...
20 Jun, 2025, 04.57 PM IST
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confident NATO will commit to Trump's defence spending targetNATO countries are in talks about raising their defence budgets. US wants members to spend 5% of their GDP on defence. The goal is to stren...
05 Jun, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
NATO ministers to discuss defence spending hike ahead of key summitNATO defence ministers are convening in Brussels to address Donald Trump's demand for increased defence spending, aiming for a compromise b...
05 Jun, 2025, 08.49 AM IST
NATO floats cybersecurity to be included in new spending targetNATO is considering a new defense spending target of 5% of GDP. This includes 3.5% for core defense and 1.5% for defense-related areas. Cyb...
28 May, 2025, 04.53 PM IST
Trump hands Europe a $3 trillion defense dilemma worthy of HamletEuropean leaders face a critical decision as Trump’s uncertainty and Putin’s aggressiveness pose security threats. The focus is on increasi...
21 Feb, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
Japan warns on China, North Korea in defence white paperJapan's defence ministry has emphasized the importance of countering regional threats, including China's military clout and North Korea's n...
12 Jul, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
Why Indo-Pacific countries are joining the NATO summitLeaders from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea are set to join NATO's summit in Washington, marking the third consecutive summ...
10 Jul, 2024, 10.17 PM IST
Why is NATO expanding its reach to the Asia-Pacific region?NATO is set to discuss offering Ukraine military support, future membership, NATO's first major overhaul of military plans since the Cold W...
11 Jul, 2023, 02.21 PM IST
EXPLAINER: Why Japan is boosting its arms capability, budgetNorth Korea launched missiles more than 30 times this year alone including one that overflew Japan, and China fired ballistic missiles into...
17 Dec, 2022, 01.30 PM IST
NATO calls Russia its ''most significant and direct threat''Russia's invasion of its neighbour shattered Europe's peace, drove NATO to pour troops and weapons into eastern Europe on a scale not seen ...
29 Jun, 2022, 07.59 PM IST
NATO chief: alliances faces biggest challenge since WWIIStoltenberg said NATO allies meet "in the midst of the most serious security crisis we have faced," as he arrived at the alliance's summit ...
29 Jun, 2022, 12.19 PM IST
Belgium to inject another billion euros into its army - L'EchoThe Belgian government agreed a few hours before a NATO summit to inject an extra billion euros in its defence forces, on top of 10 billion...
24 Mar, 2022, 01.27 PM IST
Leading contender to succeed Angela Merkel wants tougher stance on China, RussiaShe backed Ukraine's right to apply for membership in NATO and the EU, but said “the most important thing right now is to increase the pres...
26 Apr, 2021, 03.58 PM IST
US moves to reengage Europe in person after Trump snubsThe Biden administration has placed great emphasis on repairing relations with U.S. allies around the world, including in Europe, where Tru...
19 Mar, 2021, 08.25 PM IST