by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Military Balance+
The EU Commission is making defence a top priority, with plans to create a European Defence Union led by a new Defence Commissioner. Boosting Europe’s defence industry is a key goal but competing national interests and funding issues pose barriers to realising this...
by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Military Balance+
In response to rising threat perceptions, global defence spending rose to USD2.46 trillion in 2024. Countries in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Europe saw major budget increases, although President Trump’s recent call for a minimum spend of 5% of GDP...
by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Military Balance+
Ukraine’s diverse air defence capabilities have demonstrated resilience against sustained Russian attacks. However, the combination of Soviet-era and Western systems has created interoperability, maintenance and training issues. Delivery numbers and delays from the...
