U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. He wants them to contribute 5% of their GDP to defense, a significant jump from the current 2% target set in 2014. Trump believes this will reduce the U. S. 's burden in protecting NATO
On a cold Christmas morning in 2024, Estonia's power supply took a hit. The Estlink 2 cable, connecting them to Finland, unexpectedly failed. This left Estonia with only one operational cable, losing nearly two-thirds of its power supply. Although it didn't disrupt services immediately, experts fear
Lithuania and Estonia, two small Baltic countries, have decided to significantly up their defense spending. They've pledged to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, starting from 2026. This makes them the highest defense spenders in NATO, passing Poland's current four percent. Why are they
In the midst of a chilly political climate, Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defense spending, sparking worries about the country's readiness to defend itself. The US, Taiwan's main ally and arms supplier, is watching closely as tensions with China grow. Despite being a democratically rule
Recently, a new leader was appointed at the head of the Defense Department. Let's call him Alex. Alex has shared his vision with the employees, focusing on something called the "warrior ethos. " This term refers to the military's combat-driven spirit, and Alex wants to bring it back to life. However
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, has been confirmed as the new U. S. Defense Secretary. The Senate vote was unusually close, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie. Some senators had concerns about Hegseth's experience and past allegations. Three Republican senat
In 2018, President Trump shocked the world by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum from many countries. This decision was made under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which allows the President to protect national security by controlling imports. Given that the defense industry is one of the
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg once had a different view on defense spending. As the former Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, he often failed to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target. But now, heading the world's most powerful military alliance, he has changed his mind. He credits form
In a significant move, the United States and Norway have inked a deal that allows American space hardware to be exported to Norway for launches. This agreement, called the Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), is designed to ensure the security of U. S. launch vehicles and satellites sent to Norway
In a recent shift, Israel's military is taking a new approach to their operations in the West Bank, inspired by their experiences in Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a new operation called "Iron Wall" in the Jenin refugee camp. This move comes just days after a ceasefire in Gaza. Prime M
