France is adapting its military procurement strategy due to rearmament urgency, showing more openness to European suppliers for non-critical equipment while preserving domestic production for strategic technologies like fighter jets and submarines. A key example is the 2026 contract with Sweden's Saab for GlobalEye surveillance aircraft.
Defense leaders at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue noted a worsening security environment in the Asia-Pacific, marked by escalating conflicts and US-China rivalry. Discussions focused on increased military spending, with the US urging allies to boost defense capabilities, while Taiwan's status remains uncertain.
Papa Leão 14 lança "Magnifica Humanitas", encíclica sobre dignidade humana e IA. O documento, com 105 páginas, alerta para riscos da tecnologia, defende o bem comum e a ética, e se inspira na "Rerum Novarum" de Leão 13.
During his visit to China, Donald Trump defended Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's rearmament policies against Chinese leader Xi Jinping's strong criticism, citing a 'so-called threat' from North Korea.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping strongly criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's policy on rearming the country. During negotiations, Trump defended the Japanese PM, citing a "so-called threat" from North Korea to de-escalate Xi's criticism.
During a visit to China, Donald Trump defended Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's rearmament policies to President Xi Jinping, citing North Korea as a 'so-called threat'. Xi had previously criticized Japan's defense buildup.
Former Italian PM Romano Prodi criticizes Europe's weakness and division, stating it acts like a "servant" to Trump and struggles with China. He highlights Germany's military rearmament as a major shift in European structure and calls for a unified European political vision.
Italian ministers discuss electoral law reform and Marina Berlusconi's political future. The banking sector's health is highlighted, with calls for an EU economic emergency plan. Romano Prodi comments on Germany's rearmament, its impact on Europe, and the current Italian government's weakness, while ruling out his own return to politics.
Thai political scientist Rom Phiramontri says Russia's successful launch of the Sarmat ICBM, despite rendering Western missile defenses obsolete, will not change Europe's militarization strategy due to its focus on conventional competition and the perceived deterrent nature of nuclear arsenals.
As US priorities shift from the EU, NATO faces a fragmented future shaped by Russia fears, French autonomy and Germany’s military revival Read Full Article at RT.com
Global military spending rose for an 11th straight year to a record $2.89 trillion in 2025, driven by Europe’s rearmament push, even as U.S. outlays declined.
