NATO Summit: 5% Defense Spending Goal Sparks Global Debate
NATO leaders meet in The Hague amid tight security to debate a 5% defense spending goal by 2035, sparking global debate.
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China Unveils Next-Gen Combat Tech in Grand Parade
On September 3, the Chinese mainland will showcase both traditional and next-gen combat forces in a grand parade marking an 80-year victory milestone.
NATO Faces Split Over 5% Defense Spending Push
Member states are split over NATO’s 5% defense spending push: Italy commits long-term while Spain opts for a 2.1% cap.
US Pressures Japan to Boost Defense Spend, Meeting Likely Canceled
US presses Japan to boost defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, potentially derailing a key high-level security meeting.
Spain Resists 5% Defense Spending Demand at NATO Summit
Spain resists calls to boost defense spending to 5%, sticking with the 2% target amid internal political challenges.
IDF Strikes Iran’s Centrifuge Site with 50+ Jets
The Israel Defense Forces claim a series of precision strikes on Iran’s centrifuge production site and weapons facilities near Tehran, with over 50 fighter jets in action.
Australia Firm on AUKUS Amid U.S. Review
Australia remains committed to the AUKUS pact, confident it will deliver submarines despite a US review.
Chinese Mainland Warns DPP: U.S. Weapons Won’t Save Them
A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense warns the DPP and U.S. that imported arms cannot secure the Taiwan region against separatist moves.
NATO Divides Over Defense Budgets Ahead of Hague Summit
NATO ministers debate boosting defense budgets amid differing timelines and fiscal challenges ahead of the Hague summit.
Israel Army Intercepts Yemen Missile Amid Air Raid Sirens
The Israeli army intercepted a missile from Yemen amid air raid sirens over Jerusalem, following a similar incident claimed by Iran-backed rebels.