Allies will 'face consequences' for not helping US, says Pete Hegseth"Model allies that step up, like Israel, South Korea, Poland, Finland and the Baltics, will receive our special favour," Hegseth said in pr...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Defence, Space, Security High on the Business AgendaPoland and India are strengthening their business ties. Prime Minister Modi's visit marked a turning point. Poland sees India as a priority...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Donald Trump jitters push US allies toward Japan’s most significant military shift since World War IIJapan is set to ease its strict arms export rules. This move is attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippi...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Gold hoarding by central banks picks pace in February, but Russia remains big sellerGlobal central banks stepped up gold buying in February, led by strong purchases from Poland, China, and several emerging markets, even as ...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
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
Can Poland stand up to Russia if war breaks out? Here’s a stark military showdown comparisonRussia’s drone intrusions over Poland this week have reignited fears of the conflict spilling west. Poland is responding with urgency. Defe...
13 Sep, 2025, 09.36 PM IST
Poland signs $3.8 billion deal to upgrade F-16 fighter jetsPoland is set to modernize its F-16 fighter jet fleet with a $3.8 billion upgrade, aiming to enhance reconnaissance, communication, and int...
13 Aug, 2025, 06.44 PM IST
Poland to sign air defence deal with US worth almost $2 billionPoland and the U.S. are set to sign a nearly $2 billion agreement for logistical support of the Patriot air defence system. This deal enhan...
31 Mar, 2025, 09.42 PM IST
Why Europe has 300,000 extra reasons to worry about a war with Russia, without US support?As Europe faces a future where American military support is uncertain, the continent is being forced to rethink its security strategy. With...
24 Feb, 2025, 04.45 PM IST
EU's top diplomat back Donald Trump call to boost defence spendingEU leaders highlight the urgency to boost defence spending in response to Russia's growing threat. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and ...
22 Jan, 2025, 06.05 PM IST
Poland to spend 5% of GDP on defence in 2025, says foreign ministerPoland plans to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP in 2025, up from over 4% this year, in response to security concerns following Russi...
13 Jul, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in worksSouth Korea and Romania have pledged to enhance defense industry cooperation, including joint production of weapons, as South Korea aims to...
23 Apr, 2024, 05.07 PM IST
Poland to spend over 4% of GDP on defence in 2024Poland's President Andrzej Duda announced plans to spend over four percent of the country's GDP on defense next year, amounting to 137 bill...
05 Sep, 2023, 08.31 PM IST
Poland gets first HIMARS rocket systems to deploy near Russian borderIn March, the ministry said the long-range precision rocket systems would be stationed in the military unit based in Olsztyn, about 80 kilo...
15 May, 2023, 05.15 PM IST
Polish opposition slam defence minister's handling of missile incidentDefence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Thursday an inspection he requested after the object was found showed that Armed Forces Operatio...
12 May, 2023, 07.54 PM IST
Poland announces $2.4 billion air defence deal with Europe's MBDAPoland's armament agency on Friday announced it had signed a £1.9-billion ($2.4-billion) air defence deal with the UK arm of Europe's MBDA,...
28 Apr, 2023, 07.44 PM IST
Poland to buy 250 United States tanks as it seeks to beef up defencesIn common with many other eastern European countries, Poland has been unnerved by what it sees as increased Russian assertiveness since Mos...
14 Jul, 2021, 05.07 PM IST