China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Taiwan aims for big rise in defence spending amid escalating China tension
Taiwan proposed $19 billion in defence spending for next year, a double-digit increase on 2022 that includes funds for new fighter jets.
Thu Aug 25 2022
UK to bolster defence spending by 'most since Cold War'
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it will "transform" the military, pivoting it towards potential future threats.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Malaysia emphasises on defence spending
Malaysia's defence spending will continue to grow as its armed forces had embarked on a long term plan to modernise and upgrade their equipment.
Tue Mar 21 2017
China to strengthen defences, no word on budget
Parliament's spokeswoman Fu Ying said on Saturday, defence spending for this year would rise about 7 percent, accounting for around 1.3 percent of gross domestic product - the same level as the last f
Sun Mar 05 2017
Trump seeks 'historic' U.S. military spending boost, domestic cuts
The proposed rise in the Pentagon budget to $603 billion comes as the United States has wound down major wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and remains the world's strongest military power.
Tue Feb 28 2017