Belgium Wants Its F-35 Jets Produced in Italy Instead of the U.S.
Belgium Wants Its F-35 Jets Produced in Italy Instead of the U.S.
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That sounds very reasonable to me. Including the #US, there are so many things that unite all of the #Americas and the #European continent.
Why is my two-sided approach, one ever-deepening #FTA and a #DefensUnion, for further integration in #CEUM the right approach? --Because #DefenseSpending entails enormous costs that can only be borne by thriving economies.
The founding fathers of #NATO understood this and that's why there is Art. 2,...
https://www.walknews.com/850929/ ボルトン元米国家安全保障顧問に聞く:ウクライナ情勢と東アジアの核拡散 | JAPAN Forward #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #ExtendedDeterrence #interview #JohnBolton #NuclearWeapons #Russia #Ukraine #UsJapanSouthKorea #WarInUkraine #ウクライナ #政治・安全保障問題
https://www.europesays.com/1948642/ Unreliable ally: Will NATO be dissolved during Trump’s 2nd term? #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #eu #Europa #europe #nato #OTAN #UsEuRelations
"The #EuropeanCommission announced today a plan to activate an emergency clause allowing #EU governments to temporarily deviate from #fiscalconstraints to bolster #defensespending.
EU opens fiscal tap to secure #Europe but warns against ‘defense washing’ – POLITICO
https://www.politico.eu/article/hold-eu-opens-fiscal-tap-secure-europe-warns-against-defense-washing-valdis-dombrovskis/
Trans-Atlantic differences remain as Trump huddles with NATO boss https://www.byteseu.com/833279/ #2022 #bank #BrandSafety #Budget #campaigns #ChrisCoons #Defense #DefenseSpending #Delaware #Democrats #DepartmentOfState #DonaldTrump #DonaldJTrump #Europe #ExecutiveBranch #GDP #house #JeanneShaheen #leadership #Military #national #NATO #NewHampshire #Policy #Republicans #Russia #Senate #trade #trump #Ukraine #washington #WhiteHouse
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NATO Chief Praises Trump’s Defense Push
NATO’s Mark Rutte credits Trump for pushing allies to boost defense spending on his visit.
EU unveils €800B plan; UK & Germany commit to increased budgets.
Trump’s tough stance led 23 of 32 NATO members to meet the 2% GDP target.
How NATO Without US Stacks Up Against Russia https://www.byteseu.com/822636/ #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #Europe #NATO #Russia #USMilitary
Elon Musk Insists US Should ‘Really’ Exit NATO https://www.byteseu.com/814661/ #Defense #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #Europe #HPTopStories #JdVance #MikeLee #NATO #RussiaUkraineWar #U.S.ForeignPolicy #Ukraine #VolodymyrZelensky
Trump considering changing NATO policy to favor countries spending more on defense: report https://www.byteseu.com/805504/ #ChrisCoons #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #Europe #EuropeanCountries #NATO #NatoMember
NATO Officials Reassure Allies Despite Speculation of U.S. Withdrawal https://www.byteseu.com/798744/ #Article5 #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #Europe #EuropeanAllies #InternationalRelations #MikeLee #NATO #Ukraine #UsForeignPolicy
Hey Elon: We Found a Place to Cut More Than $2 Trillion in Wasteful Spending
The bloated Department of Defense spends more money than any other government agency. So where is Elon Musk and DOGE?
https://theintercept.com/2025/02/28/musk-doge-pentagon-military-spending-f35/
Trump Says U.S. Troops in Poland Are Not Going Anywhere https://www.byteseu.com/787789/ #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #NATO #Poland #Security
Estonia and Lithuania to Meet Trump’s 5% Defense Spending Target https://www.byteseu.com/778616/ #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #Estonia #Lithuania #NATO #Security
Wondering when the US Defense Industry will start yowling about Republicans not supporting Ukraine's defense.
A massive amount of the funds for Ukraine is actually spent in the US to modernize US military and replenish US stockpiles as older stuff nearer its expiration date is sent to Ukraine. Win/win, as the US would have to pay to dispose of expired weapons and ammunition also.
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/fact-sheet-us-assistance-ukraine
Spending 2% of GDP on defense ‘not enough to keep us safe’: NATO chief https://www.byteseu.com/714108/ #AnadoluAjansı #Brussels #CollectiveSecurity #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #Europe #KeirStarmer #MarkRutte #NATO #TransatlanticRelations #UK #VladimirPutin
Donald Trump has wanted NATO countries to increase defense spending.
Denmark, one of those countries, is planning to do just that – in order to protect Greenland against Trump.
#Denmark #Danmark #Greenland #Grønland #DonaldTrump #Imperialism #USA #NATO #DefenseSpending #MetteFrederiksen #TroelsLundPoulsen #KalaallitNunaat
https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-announces-2-billion-plan-to-boost-arctic-security/a-71430346
Denmark is making it very clear what it thinks about Trump's schemes for control of Greenland. Basically the Danes are upping their defense spending to defend against the USA.
#Denmark #DefenseSpending #Trump #Greenland #ManifestDestiny
https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-announces-2-billion-plan-to-boost-arctic-security/a-71430346
Two NATO Allies Commit to 5% Defense Spending Amid Trump Pressure: Report https://www.byteseu.com/691363/ #Defense #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #Estonia #Europe #Lithuania #NATO #Russia #RussianMilitary #TrumpAdministration #USMilitary
Japan foreign minister to highlight defence spending, investment at Trump inaugural | News Today News https://www.byteseu.com/?p=659513 #DefenseSpending #DonaldTrump #ForeignMinisterTakeshiIwaya #inauguration #Japan #MarcoRubio #NationalSecurity #ShigeruIshiba #TradeTariffs #USJapanRelations