Defence
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Indo‑Pacific Hedge: Defence Ties Deepen Amid US Doubts, China’s Rise
From Southeast Asia to Australia, governments are hedging against uncertainty by tightening military partnerships….
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Global Military Spending Hits Record $2.9 Trillion Amid Rising Insecurity
Worldwide military expenditure surged to an unprecedented $2.9 trillion in 2025….
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EU Commits $105bn Loan to Bolster Ukraine’s Defence
The proposal underscores Europe’s determination to keep Kyiv’s military and economy afloat as the war grinds into its fourth year.
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Saudi Crown Prince’s U.S. Visit Focuses on Defence, AI, and Nuclear Cooperation
The visit includes meetings with President Donald Trump, senior Pentagon officials, and tech industry leaders.
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India’s $18B Bet on Semiconductor Sovereignty
India lacks a native chip industry and plays a minimal role in the global supply chain
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Xi and Putin Call for Multipolar World at Beijing Security Forum
President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a unified front advocating for a “multipolar world order







