Budget

Pentagon’s Department of War name change will cost $63.8 million

Supporters of the change have framed it as restoring historical nomenclature dating back to the pre-1947 War Department.

US presses Taiwan Parliament to pass ‘comprehensive’ defence budget

Mr Raymond Greene, the de facto US ambassador in Taipei, said it was vital for Taiwan to pass a “comprehensive budget package.”

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi rules out extra budget, for now

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to respond “flexibly” depending on the degree of economic damage from the Middle East conflict.

US Air Force plans to boost stockpile of Lockheed’s stealth missile

The Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) purchases would run through 2031.

Italy says energy crisis puts its plans for defence spending in doubt

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on during a joint statement with Kenya's President William Ruto (not pictured) at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

US Senate votes to advance $89 billion funding plan for ICE, border patrol

If approved by the House of Representatives, the funding for Immigration and Customers Enforcement and Border Patrol officials in US will run until the end of President Donald Trump's term.

International Labour Organization appoints US official as deputy head after months‑long delay

Trump’s $1.9 trillion defence budget includes ships, jets and Golden Dome

The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. October 9, 2020.

Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says

FILE PHOTO: Romanian President Nicusor Dan speaks during a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured), in Berlin, Germany, July 18, 2025. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen/File Photo

Australia ramps up defence spending, sees parallels to WWII era

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia will raise defence spending to 3 per cent of gross domestic product by 2033.

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