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Defense spending to top NT$1.1 trillion

Taiwan proposes record US$35b defence budget for 2027 as PLA’s pressure grows

Taiwan has unveiled a record NT$1.12 trillion (US$35 billion) defence budget for 2027, with sharp increases in spending on weapons, ammunition and military operations amid growing...

Taiwan Defense Spending Breaks Trillion-Dollar Milestone for First Time

The Taiwanese cabinet on Thursday approved a supplementary defense budget that pushed total defense spending over $1 trillion in New Taiwan (NT) dollars for the first time. The pos...

Taiwan Unveils Record Defense Budget As China Threat Grows

by Francis Kapper at CDN - Taiwan is proposing a record defense budget for 2027 as the island pours more money into its military amid mounting pressure from China and calls from W...

Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defense spending 18% to a record high

Taiwan also faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defense, mirroring U.S. pressure on Europe, something President Lai Ching-te has enthusiastically embraced.

Japan seeks record US$55.6 billion defence budget, with AI focus

The final budget could reportedly reach 10 trillion yen as Tokyo upgrades its defence to navigate growing tension with neighbours such as China, North Korea and Russia.

Japan sounds alarm over China’s expanding Pacific footprint, vows defence boost

Japan’s latest defence white paper warns of China’s growing ability to sustain military operations farther into the western Pacific Ocean, while pledging to bolster its own monitor...

China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill

Even as Congress remains divided over the latest US defence bill, lawmakers in both parties remain united on one issue: China. The National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), which...

EU defense spending nearing pre-World War II levels, Russian diplomat says

According to various estimates, planned defense-industrial spending in some member states is approaching the levels seen on the eve of World War II," Yulia Zhdanova said

Russia’s military spending hits a record 44% of its budget

Russia spent a record 44% of its federal budget on the military in the first half of 2026, according to calculations published by Janis Kluge, a research fellow at the German Insti...

Defense Ministry’s record ¥8.9 trillion budget request expected to balloon further by year-end

From hypersonic underwater-launched missiles to artificial intelligence for command and control, the request is chock full of advanced weaponry and tech.

Japan eyes record $56b defence budget amid regional security concerns

Proposed budget to focus on preparing 'new forms of warfare,' including drones, artificial intelligence

As U.S. demands more, Japan may need to get creative with defense spending

Although Tokyo's defense budget is likely to top ¥10 trillion this year, that will remain far off from the target of 3.5% of GDP the U.S. is seeking.

China overtakes US to lead global R&D spending, hitting $615bn

Why US is questioning Pakistan's Rs 3 trillion defence spending

The US State Department has flagged Pakistan's limited oversight of military and intelligence spending. Concerns were also raised regarding government debt disclosure and budget p...

Defense Ministry to seek record ¥8.9 trillion in fiscal 2027 budget

The planned outlay, however, is likely to swell further in a draft government budget to be adopted at year-end.

防衛費、過去最大8.9兆円を概算要求へ　実際額さらに膨らむ見通し

Why China Is Investing in Planetary Defense 

For China, planetary defense is about building its international image and strengthening national security. However, the same factors also constrain China's global contribution.

Mapped: Which NATO Countries Boosted Defense Spending the Most in 2025?

Belgium led the biggest military spending surge, while Poland devoted the largest share of GDP to defense among NATO countries.

India’s Defence Capex To Reach ₹2.8 Lakh Crores By FY2030 On Indigenisation And Export Growth

India’s defence capital expenditure is projected to rise sharply to ₹2.8 trillion by FY2030, growing at an 11 percent CAGR, driven by indigenisation, export growth, and modernisati...

Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint

The annual economic policy guidelines referenced goals announced by NATO and two U.S. allies and pledged to "transform the country's defense capabilities within five years."

Japan Budget Requests Record $55.6B for Unmanned, Long Range Strike Capabilities

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has requested a record 8.9 trillion yen – or $55.6 billion – for its Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Budget to prioritize artificial intelligence, unmanned cap...

Be wary of defence contractors, Chinese study warns, pointing to US system

A new study from China has warned Beijing of the danger of defence contractors having too much influence over defence policy, pointing to the profit-driven expansion of the US mili...

India’s Defence Production Quadruples To ₹1.80 Lakh Crore, Exports Surge To ₹39,000 Crore, Says Defence Minister

India’s defence production has surged nearly four-fold since 2014, reaching ₹1.80 lakh crore, while exports have climbed to ₹39,000 crore.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the fo...