Trump vetoes US defence budget, calling it 'gift' to Russia, China

Dec 23, 2020

Washington [US], December 24 : US President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed massive annual defense policy bill, saying it fails to include critical national...

Biden expresses hope Japan would increase defence spending amid China's rise

Nov 28, 2021

Washington [US], November 28 : US President Joe Biden expressed his hope that Japan would increase its defence budget during a phone call with...

US wants oversight of Pak defence budgets, seeks more accountability

Sep 21, 2025

The US State Department's 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report urged Pakistan to place defence and intelligence budgets under parliamentary or civilian oversight, Dawn reported. It...

China's defence budget continues to rebound

Mar 08, 2022

Hong Kong, March 8 : Amidst the gravity of bitter fighting in Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin prosecutes his invasion, China announced its defence...

Pentagon ordered to plan for 8 per cent annual defence budget cuts over next 5 years

Feb 19, 2025

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has instructed top Pentagon and US military officials to prepare plans to reduce the defence budget by 8 per cent...

"Budget reinforces commitment to strengthen nation's defence systems," says Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh

Feb 01, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it will further strengthen India's defence capabilities.