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Musk calls on US to quit NATO, stop paying for defense of Europe
Politics

Musk calls on US to quit NATO, stop paying for defense of Europe

By Ros Krasny and Bloomberg
March 9, 2025
An aerial view of the Pentagon
Politics

Thousands of soldiers were discharged for refusing the COVID vaccine, but only 650 are interested in returning to their jobs now—even with Trump’s promise of back pay

By Lolita C. Baldor and The Associated Press
March 6, 2025
European Commission Ursula von der Leyen looks concerned
Politics

EU leaders scramble to devise a Ukraine defense plan after Trump revokes U.S. support: ‘Europe faces a clear and present danger on a scale none of us have seen in our adult lifetime’

By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert and The Associated Press
March 5, 2025
German designated chancellor and leader of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) Friedrich Merz speaks to the media the day after the Hamburg city-state election on March 03, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Merz is under pressure to negotiate the formation of the next federal government coalition quickly in order to help strengthen Europe's position over defence and its relationship to the USA.
Finance

‘Germany is back’: Coalition unveils bumper $1.3 trillion spending pledge as country breaks with constitution to revive economy

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March 5, 2025
(Back row left to-right): Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Czech Republic’s Prime Minister Petr Fiala; (Middle row left to right) Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; (Front row left to right) France's President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Politics

Europe announces unprecedented $840 billion rearmament plan to tackle ‘grave’ threats, sending defense giants BAE and Thales soaring

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March 4, 2025
Defense Secretary Hegseth tells Pentagon to cut 8% of its 2026 budget to fund Trump priorities
Finance

Defense Secretary Hegseth tells Pentagon to cut 8% of its 2026 budget to fund Trump priorities

By Tara Copp and The Associated Press
February 20, 2025
Armin Papperger, chief executive officer of Rheinmetall AG, during the Federation of German Industries (BDI) conference in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Germany's business outlook declined for the first time in five months a sign that the gradual recovery in Europe's biggest economy faces headwinds.
Politics

Europe is stuck at the kids’ table in Ukraine peace talks—and it’s our own fault, says German defense chief

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February 18, 2025
Top Palantir execs slam Silicon Valley for focusing on ‘trivial yet solvable inconveniences’ instead of tackling national problems

Top Palantir execs slam Silicon Valley for focusing on ‘trivial yet solvable inconveniences’ instead of tackling national problems

By
February 16, 2025
Israeli defense minister tells army to prepare plans for Palestinians to leave Gaza under Trump plan
Politics

Israeli defense minister tells army to prepare plans for Palestinians to leave Gaza under Trump plan

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February 6, 2025
Christian Luiga, chief financial officer of TeliaSonera AB, speaks during a news conference to announce earnings at the company's headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.
Tech

Daniel Ek says Spotify’s new CFO, a former defense exec, is ditching his suits for t-shirts as streaming giant breaks fresh records

By
February 5, 2025
RTX now has a $218 billion backlog for its commercial aircraft and defense products
Tech

RTX now has a $218 billion backlog for its commercial aircraft and defense products

By
January 29, 2025
Palmer Luckey poses while crossing his arms
Tech

Palmer Luckey’s defense company, which thrived during Trump’s first term, is planning a gargantuan Ohio facility that will add 4,000 new jobs

By
January 16, 2025
Sweden may have to build up its defense force, Premier says
Politics

Sweden may have to build up its defense force, Premier says

By Charles Daly and Bloomberg
January 13, 2025
Critical Metals CEO Tony Sage.
Commentary

I’m a mining industry CEO. Let’s talk about Trump and Greenland

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January 9, 2025
UK, Australia to recommit to defense pact at meeting in London
Politics

UK, Australia to recommit to defense pact at meeting in London

By Ailbhe Rea, Ellen Milligan and Bloomberg
December 16, 2024

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