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UK to double military spending

Posted on September 26, 2022September 26, 2022By Editor

The defence secretary cited Russia’s offensive in Ukraine in justifying the increased expenditure. … Read More >UK to double military spending

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US Air Force chief reveals troops’ greatest concern

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022By Editor

Financial woes are far outpacing any worries over ‘foreign adversaries’ as the US economy reels from decades-high inflation. … Read More >US Air Force chief reveals troops’ greatest concern

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Ukraine to boost military spending

Posted on August 20, 2022August 20, 2022By Editor

The country’s parliament has allocated more funds to the armed forces, police and intelligence services. … Read More >Ukraine to boost military spending

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The Bizarre, Unanimous Dem Support for the $40 Billion War Package to Raytheon and CIA: ‘For Ukraine’

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022By Editor

Video Transcript: “The US Anti-War Left is Dead. The Squad’s $40b War Vote Just Killed It.” Many Dems voting YES have long denounced exactly these sorts of bills. What happened? … Read More >The Bizarre, Unanimous Dem Support for the $40 Billion War Package to Raytheon and CIA: ‘For Ukraine’

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US House approves $40bn in Ukraine aid

Posted on May 15, 2022May 15, 2022By Editor

The bill seeks $6bn in arms and training for Ukrainian forces, and $8.7bn to replenish the Pentagon’s stockpiles. … Read More >US House approves $40bn in Ukraine aid

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As Afghan war ends, House approves $24bn bump for Pentagon budget

Posted on September 12, 2021September 12, 2021By Editor

Just after the US military’s wasteful Afghanistan mission came to a close, House legislators marked almost $24 billion in extra defense spending supposedly needed to maintain America’s competitive edge against Russia and China. … Read More >As Afghan war ends, House approves $24bn bump for Pentagon budget

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Let’s Stop Pretending Russia and China are Military Threats

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021By Editor

Someone needs to say this, and it looks like it’s gotta be me: China and Russia are not our enemies. … Read More >Let’s Stop Pretending Russia and China are Military Threats

Boris Johnson’s military spending boost makes London look aggressive & hostile; new measures play into hands of Moscow hardliners

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021By Editor

Britain has faced a genuine national emergency for the past year. NHS nurses, the heroes of the fight, received a 1% pay increase in acknowledgement, but London has found billions of pounds to spend on its armed forces. … Read More >Boris Johnson’s military spending boost makes London look aggressive & hostile; new measures play into hands of Moscow hardliners

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U.S Military Bases Worldwide: 682 Military Bases in 63 Countries

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021By Editor

Military spending is the second largest item in the US federal budget after Social Security. It has a habit of increasing significantly each year, and the proposed 2019 defense budget is $886 billion (roughly double what it was in 2003). … Read More >U.S Military Bases Worldwide: 682 Military Bases in 63 Countries

EU member states agree to set up first European Defence Fund

Posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020By Editor

The European Union has announced its 27 nations will set up the first ever fund to support the bloc’s defense research and development programs and enhance efficiency and innovation in the military sphere. … Read More >EU member states agree to set up first European Defence Fund