A Dutton government may boost the military’s funding to 2.5 per cent of GDP, as US president Donald Trump demands allies spend more on defence.

Trump has repeatedly expressed his contention that European countries have been taking advantage of the U.S. by not spending more on defense.

while data has shown the mighty US economy pulling even further ahead of its European counterpart. As a rapid rise in military spending across Europe looks increasingly likely, could it also give ...

BRUNO AMSELLEM/DIVERGENCE FOR LE MONDE Will the surge in military spending bring the French economy ... It's the second-largest arms exporter behind the US. The industry currently generates ...

TOKYO] The growth of Japan’s GDP may sound like good news for the country, but it also means it will have to pay more to ...

European Union leaders on Friday downplayed skepticism from U.S. President ... to defense spending. The Baltic country last month said spending should be increased to 4% of GDP next year and ...