Nato target for defence spending should rise due to 'more dangerous world' , Grant Shapps says
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said he wants the new Nato target for defence spending to be 2.5% of gross domestic product rather than the current 2%.
Rishi Sunak, Jeremy Hunt and Grant Shapps have been greeted by the British ambassador to Poland, Anna Clunes, at Warsaw Airport.
The prime minister is in Poland to discuss security with his counterpart Donald Tusk and Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook...
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his determination to annex Greenland, stating that military force remains a possibility. Trump’s comments follow Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to the Arctic island, during which he criticized Denmark’s governance. Danish officials have condemned Trump’s remarks, calling them reckless. Greenland’s prime minister also denounced the US’s “aggressive pressure.” The escalating rhetoric raises concerns about tensions between NATO allies.
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Donald Trump has expressed anger over Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments on Ukraine. In a fiery NBC interview, Trump threatened to impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil if Russia is blamed for a failed ceasefire. The proposed 25% tariffs would impact countries buying Russian oil. Trump's remarks have stirred reactions globally as the Ukraine war rages on. He also hinted at potential military action against Iran over nuclear disputes.
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How much do NATO members spend on defence as threat perceptions rise?
Despite Trump's appeal for NATO members to spend more of their budget on defence, the feasibility of any further increases in the EU remains uncertain.
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A US M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle sank in a swamp near the Belarus border during a NATO exercise. Four US crew members are missing as Lithuanian forces struggle with challenging terrain. A powerful dredger has been dispatched to aid recovery efforts. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte offered condolences, later clarifying confusion about the soldiers' status. The incident highlights the risks faced during intensified military drills near Russia.
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Italian PM Meloni has dismissed Italy's participation in a UK-France-led “coalition of the willing” for Ukraine, urging peace efforts with US involvement instead. Italian PM Meloni advocated for extending NATO’s defense clause to Ukraine without membership. Russia condemned the proposal, warning of escalation. As talks between Moscow and Washington continue, Italian PM Meloni's stance highlights divisions in European support for Ukraine.
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Defence secretary Grant Shapps says that Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of NATO, is delighted with the UK's commitment to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030.
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Grant Shapps comments on Tory MP Mark Menzies losing his whip over allegations he misused campaign funds. The defence secretary defends the Conservatives arguing it is not a ''party issue''. Mark..
Liberal Government pledges billions in new defence spending, that doesn't reach NATO's 2% commitment and also pushes it well past the next election cycle.