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The article focuses on Germany's restructuring and rearming of the Bundeswehr, supported by a special fund of EUR 100 billion (USD 106.9 billion) established after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Topics include the call for increased defense spending, the establishment of a new operational command structure, and the procurement of advanced military equipment such as Leopard 2 tanks and Boxer vehicles.

The article focuses on the Philippine Army's modernization under the final phase of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (RAFPMP), known as Horizon 3 (2023-2028). It emphasizes a shift from counter-insurgency to external territorial defense, involving the acquisition of advanced capabilities like cyber-warfare systems, short-range missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

The article focuses on the deceleration of Asia-Pacific defense spending growth in 2024 amidst global uncertainties, highlighting reasons behind the slowdown and its implications. Topics include the comparison of defense spending trends in Asia-Pacific with other regions, the impact of geopolitical factors on defense budgets, and forecasts for future defense spending expansion in the region.

The article provides information on the increasing defense budgets of countries in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023, which is the fastest rate of growth since 2019. Topics include how growth is attributed to shifting global geopolitical conditions and regional security concerns; Defense investment, especially in acquisition and research and development; and expected increase in real terms, which is the fastest rate on record.

The article reports on the request by Japan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) for a 2025 defense budget to support its bid to modernise the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) amid growing regional threats. Topics include increase in the proposed expenditure according to MoD figures from 2024 to 2025, comments published by the MoD, and funding allocation to reinforce Japan's defence production base.

The article reports that Taiwan has proposed a defense budget of 647 billion New Taiwan dollars for 2025, marking an 8 percent increase from the 2023, which includes funding for seven additional submarines and emphasizes domestic production of military equipment, notably F-16V fighter aircraft.

The article focuses on Sweden's accession to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), highlighting its bolstered military capabilities and enhanced presence in the Nordic region and Baltic Sea. Topics include Sweden's long-term intention to join NATO alongside Finland, the geopolitical implications of Russia's threat, and NATO's recognition of Sweden's commitment to multilateral cooperation.

The article reports on an increase in the 2025 defence budget proposed by the government of the Philippines amid growing tensions with China. Topics include the intention of the proposed defence expenditure for 2025 according to Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman in her budget speech on July 29, 2024, the Department of National Budget Defense allocations for 2025 such as for personal expenses and capital outlays, and a graphical representation of the country's defence budget from 2010-2030.

The article discusses Norway's plan to increase its defense expenditure by NOK 611 billion over the next 12 years, including the acquisition of new frigates, submarines, and air defense systems. It also discusses plans to expand military personnel, modernize existing equipment, and the projected growth trajectory of defense spending.

The article focuses on Denmark's increase in defense spending, highlighting its efforts to enhance military capabilities while struggling to meet North Atlantic Treaty Organization's 2 percent Gross Domestic Product target. Topics include the significant investment in building up the Royal Danish Army's 1st Brigade, the procurement of advanced air defense systems, and the planned expansion of anti-submarine capabilities.

The article discusses Australia's defence budget for the 2024-25 financial year. Topics include the significant increase in defence spending, including funds for the Australian Submarine Agency and the AUKUS security partnership; the updated expenditure projections for the next four years, which reflect a higher commitment than previously planned; and the broader strategic goals set by the 2024 National Defence Strategy.

The article discusses Pakistan's increased defense budget for 2024-25, highlighting that while the budget has risen, economic challenges like high inflation and currency depreciation offset these gains.

The article presents the annual defense report of worldwide nations. Topics include failure of US intelligence and law enforcement agencies to detect stolen election of Donald Trump, former President of U.S; inability of US, NATO in the prediction fall of Kabul to the Taliban after the US-led military withdrawal from Afghanistan and tracking the rise of Chinese military in official acknowledgement of Pentagon in hypersonic weapon delivery by China.

The article focuses on Australia's increased defense budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, to support military strategy, international military support, and key defense priorities outlined in the Defence Strategic Review.

The article presents the discussion on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement of plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. Topics include amounting to GBP87 billion, with specific allocations for modernization, domestic munition production, and military aid to Ukraine; and highlighting increased investments in munitions production and research and development through the establishment of the Defence Innovation Agency.

The article discusses that the Chinese government has proposed a defense budget for 2024, marking a 7.2 percent nominal increase from 2023, aimed at supporting military transformation goals aligned with China's strategic planning. Chinese officials emphasize that their defense expenditure remains relatively low compared to major military powers, both in terms of gross domestic product percentage and per capita spending.

The article reports that Covid-19 pandemic is on course to destroy five years of economic growth and reduce global defence spending. It mentions IHS Markit economic forecasts on the effect of the pandemic, as well as several contingent operational factors affecting military services and medical equipment movement, and other measures such as hospital ship deployments. It also mentions constraints that follow declining government revenue.

The article focuses on Australia's decision to expand its Royal Australian Navy (RAN) surface combatant fleet significantly. Plans include doubling the fleet size; introduction of Large Optionally Crewed Surface Vessels (LOSVs) aiming to enhance long-range strike capabilities; and future strategic challenges and Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS agreement.

The article focuses on India's defense budget for 2024-25, highlighting a slight dip compared to the previous year and emphasizing increased allocations for capital acquisitions, operational preparedness, and personnel expenses. Topics include the distribution of budgetary allocations among different defense sectors, the impact of the budget on military modernization efforts, and the challenges posed by declining real-term spending in various defense budget categories.

The article reports that North Korea expects to spend 15.9% of total government expenditure in 2024 on defence, representing a small increase from the previous year, which will support the government's five-year plan to develop defence science and weapon systems.

The article focuses on South Korea's Ministry of National Defense proposing a new five-year spending plan known as the 2024-2028 Mid-Term Defense Plan (MTDP).

The article focuses on Japan's proposal for a significant increase in its 2024 defense budget, aligning with its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities in response to rising regional tensions. Topics include the allocation of funds to various defense domains, such as integrated air and missile defense, stand-off defense, unmanned systems, and cross-domain operations, Japan's military posture and improve its readiness to address security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

The article presents the discussion on Taiwan's government has proposed a defence expenditure of TWD606.8 billion (USD 19 billion) for 2024. Topics include funding for 2024 containing Taiwan's core defence budget and 'special' funds allocated for military procurement and other activities; and other enhancements in naval and air combat capability, including new guided missiles.

The article presents the discussion on South Korea has proposed a 2024 defence budget of KRW59.59 trillion. Topics include reflected rhe country's "severe security situation", a reference ro accelerating North Korean militarisation; and weapons include tactical missiles, combat armoured vehicles, 122 mm and 240 ammunitions, small arms.

The article reports that Indonesia plans a modest 0.8 percent increase in its 2024 defense budget, amounting to 135.4 trillion Indonesian Rupiah, with a focus on military modernization and addressing various challenges.

The article focuses on Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, proposing a double-digit boost for its defense budget in 2024. Topics discussed include funding allocations for personnel expenses, maintenance, and capital outlay, primarily supported by the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (RAFPMP). It mentions that the proposed budget comes amidst territorial disputes, with recent incidents involving the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.

The article discusses on New Zealand's increase in its 2023-24 defense budget, with allocations for the "Vote Defense Force" and "Vote Defense" receiving more funding year-on-year, includes provisions for various military capabilities, acquiring new transport aircraft; and maritime patrol aircraft.

The article focuses on India's 2023 military expenditure revealing a 4 percent year-on-year decline in real terms and the allocation for defense services with an emphasis on capital outlay for the Indian Air Force, Navy, and Army.

The article reports that China has announced a 2023 defence budget, with a nominal year on-year increase. It mentions that the increase in defence spending is needed for meeting the complex security challenges, and for China to fulfill its responsibilities as a major country, and will provide Chinese forces with better training and more advanced equipment, along with the comments National People's Congress spokesperson Wang Chao.

The article reports that North Korea announced increase in its defense budget and mentions an analysis by Janes Defence Budgets which reveals that the country's military spending will increase nominally but will decline in real terms because of rising inflation.

The article focuses on the approach to global defence spending in 2015. Topics discussed include the increase of global defence expenditure, fragility of recovery in defence budgets, and improvement of outlook in Western Europe which will be countered by the onset of cuts in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The article reports that the government of Sri Lanka has proposed a defense budget for 2023 which represents a nominal year-on-year increase but any gains have been nullified by record-high levels of inflation. It highlights that the proposed MoD (Ministry of Defense) allocation includes recurring expenditure for military operations, salaries, and maintenance activity. It also notes that the record levels of price increases mean the 2023 draft is likely to be lower in real terms.

The article offers news brief on topic including Japan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) has proposed a defense budget of JPY5.59 trillion (USD39 billion) for 2023: a 3.6 percent increase over the allocation this year of JPY5.4 trillion.

The article presents the discussion on Taiwan proposing strong growth in defence funding despite rising tension with China showing enhancements in naval and air-combat capability.

The article focuses on the Armed Forces of Canada which is managed by the Armed Forces Council. It mentions that the country faces no threat of violence wherein its foreign, and security policy is based on the promotion of international peace, and stability through the fulfillment of its commitment to intergovernmental military alliance North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It notes that the Armed Forces of Canada are well trained, versatile, and highly capable of operational experiences.

The article reports on the developments in the defense industry in Spain that still maintains a highly developed despite suffering from austere defense budgets in recent years. It is noted that the country might lead to increased enthusiasm for procurement projects following its continued desire to further develop and modernize its industrial capability. It is mentioned that a low percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) is spent of defense by Spain, like the rest of Western Europe.

The article focuses on an important milestone for the global defence industry represented by the year 2014 which marks the end of an extended period of defence budget cuts. The 0.85% increase of global defence expenditure since 2010 is stated. It notes that the British defence budget has been reduced by an average of 3.6% in real terms every year since 2009 and is expected to continue to fall until 2017.

The article offers news brief on topic including Philippine government has proposed a 2023 defence budget of PHP240.29 billion (USD4.28 billion). According to budgetary documents, the figure represents an 8 percent increase over the PHP221.60 billion allocation in 2022.

The article reports on the 2022 defence budget cuts approved by the South Korean National Assembly in May 2022. Topics discussed include the comparison between the 2021 and 2022 annual defence funding, the budget reductions incurred by the South Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), and the way the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic contributed to the budget revisions.

The article focuses on the defense budget of South Korea by the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul with a goal to develop a range of capabilities, including nuclear-powered submarines, tactical nuclear weapons, hypersonic glide vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles.

The article focuses on the defence budget for 2021 in Philippines, which represents an increase of 11 percent over the previous year.

The article reports the increase in sales revenue of the Italian defence and aerospace manufacturer, Leonardo.

The article reports that South Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has confirmed plans to propose a 2020 defense budget which provides an increase over defense spending in 2019.

The article focuses on the merger between L3 Technologies and technology company Harris. It reports that both the companies have announced their forming of new combined organisation branded as L3 Harris Technologies. The merger will create a market capitalisation of more than U.S. Dollar 33 billion. The merged company will be lead by Harris Chairman William M Brown.

The article reports that technology company RUAG has announced that it has started splitting its businesses into separate domestic and international entities.

The article reports that aerospace company Safran has agreed on its two technology transfer partnerships in Australia, where Safran Electronics and Defense Australasia has also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Advanced Navigation on the partnership.

The article reports that defence company Leonardo and national naval shipbuilder Fincantieri plans to revamp their joint venture: naval systems integrator Orizzonte Sistemi Navali that was created to manage acquisition programmes and that it will now focus on naval combat system.

The article announces that Guillaume Faury will be named chief executive officer (CEO) at Airbus.

The article reports on the British government funding for the development of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) to deal with emergency civil and military threats.

The article reports on the acquisition of Black Box Corporation's Government Services unit by Arlington Capital Partners.