NATO head says more defence spending ‘essential’ to US ties
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DefenceTalkNATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday told allies to boost defence spending, as demanded by US President Donald Trump, if they want to preserve crucial transatlantic defence ties. “This is essential for the continued strength of the transatlantic bond on which our alliance is founded,” Stoltenberg said in NATO’s 2016 annual report. “For almost 70 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-head-says-more-defence-spending-essential-to-us-ties-69480/
Poland ousts 90 percent of top brass in defence overhaul
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DefenceTalkWarsaw: About 90 percent of Poland’s top military brass have been replaced in an overhaul launched by the rightwing government, the defence ministry said Wednesday. Several leading generals had already resigned over the past year as Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz pushes to consolidate the government’s control of the armed forces. Macierewicz has also said he […]https://www.defencetalk.com/poland-ousts-90-percent-of-top-brass-in-defence-overhaul-69255/
Malaysia PM signs defence deal in tilt toward China
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DefenceTalkMalaysia and China signed a defence deal and pledged closer cooperation in the South China Sea Tuesday, signalling a potential strategic shift by Premier Najib Razak as his ties with the United States fray over a corruption scandal. Najib’s week-long trip marks another potential setback for Washington’s “pivot” toward Asia, two weeks after President Rodrigo […]https://www.defencetalk.com/malaysia-pm-signs-defence-deal-in-tilt-toward-china-68535/
Norway Follows Up Long Term Defence Plan with Significant Budget Increase
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DefenceTalkThe Norwegian Government this week followed up on the new Long Term Defence Plan presented in June with a 2017 budget that involves a significant increase in the funding level for the Norwegian Armed Forces. In total, the Government proposes a NOK 1.9 billion increase year on year, of which NOK 1.14 billion addresses specific […]https://www.defencetalk.com/norway-follows-up-long-term-defence-plan-with-significant-budget-increase-68358/
Ex-NATO heads, US defence chiefs fire Brexit warning
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DefenceTalkBritain leaving the EU would damage Western security and dangerously weaken Europe, five ex-NATO chiefs and a host of former US secretaries of state and defence warned on Tuesday. The former NATO heads said a so-called Brexit would undermine the transatlantic military alliance and “give succour to the West’s enemies”, and would “undoubtably lead to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ex-nato-heads-us-defence-chiefs-fire-brexit-warning-67447/
Philippines says defense strengthened under US ‘rotational’ deal
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DefenceTalkThe Philippines on Sunday hailed a new accord giving the US military access to five of its bases, saying this would strengthen its defensive capabilities and maritime security. The agreement between the two close allies comes as the Philippines and other countries are embroiled in a tense dispute with China over conflicting territorial claims in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/philippines-says-defense-strengthened-under-us-rotational-deal-67100/
Europe’s Common Security and Defence Policy: National Perspectives
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DefenceTalkWhen one looks at the present state of the CSDP, one cannot help but look on with disenchantment at the energy that appears to have abandoned both institutions and Member States. Commentators increasingly take for granted that nothing much should be expected from this field of EU policy. The reasons for this state of mind […]https://www.defencetalk.com/europes-common-security-and-defence-policy-national-perspectives-64310/
China Outlines Armed Forces’ Future Strategies
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DefenceTalkChina demonstrates future strategies for modern and multi-functional armed forces in its latest military whitepaper Tuesday. China plans to build its armed forces with enhanced capability to address various security threats and accomplish diversified military tasks, said the report, titled “China’s Military Strategy”, published by the State Council Information Office. China will build an informationized […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-outlines-armed-forces-future-strategies-64304/
China Issues First White Paper On Military Strategy
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DefenceTalkOn Tuesday, Beijing issued its first white paper on military strategy, ushering in greater military transparency by giving details of the direction of its military buildup to other nations. The document of about 9,000 Chinese characters revealed a list of new expressions that have never before appeared in Chinese white papers. In the preface it […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-issues-first-white-paper-on-military-strategy-64302/
Australia Boost Defence Spending in 2015 Budget
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DefenceTalkThe 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government’s plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians. The first responsibility of Government is to keep our people safe in an uncertain world. In the 2015 Budget, the Government will continue to make a significant investment in the safety and security of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-boost-defence-spending-in-2015-budget-64152/