US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defence as the “Department of War,” a White House official confirmed on Thursday. The move, aimed at reshaping the identity of the government’s largest institution, is being seen as part of Trump’s effort to leave his imprint on federal agencies. The order …
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President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced an accelerated plan to boost France’s defence spending, pledging to double the military budget by 2027 — three years ahead of the original 2030 target — in response to evolving global challenges. The initial goal was to double the defence budget from 2017 levels by 2030. However, Emmanuel Macron pledged to reach the target …
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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a visit to the BAE Systems’ Govan facility, in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, June 2, 2025. — Reuters Britain on Monday announced that it would build 12 new attack submarines as it launched a major defence review to move the country to “war-fighting readiness” in the face of “Russian aggression” and the …
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The Congress Party swiftly condemned the revelation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of “misleading the nation” and calling for an urgent special session of parliament to address what it described as a grave breach of public trust and national accountability. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge, posting a sharp critique on X (formerly Twitter), saying: “In the wake …
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India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shakes hands with Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi as Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh look on before the ceremonial reception of Japan’s defence minister in New Delhi, India, May 5, 2025. — Reuters NEW DELHI: Despite Pakistan’s repeated offers to resolve outstanding issues via dialogue for the sake …
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US President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defence shield in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2025. — Reuters US President Donald Trump picked a design for his Golden Dome missile defence system and named a leader of the ambitious $175 billion defence programme. Here are details on …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a ceremony to sign an agreement of comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 17, 2025. — Reuters Iran’s parliament approved a 20-year strategic partnership on Wednesday between Moscow and Tehran, state media reported. The agreement represents a deepening of bilateral ties including …
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