China’s Defense Budget: The Real Figures Behind the World’s Second-Largest Military
(Analysis) China announced a 7.2% increase in its official defense budget for 2025, bringing the allocation to 1.78 trillion yuan
March 5, 2025Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Zelensky Extends Olive Branch to Trump, Proposes Partial Truce with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered a partial truce to Russia and expressed willingness to mend relations with U.S. President...
March 4, 2025
Trump Turns to Putin for Help in Navigating High-Stakes Negotiations with Iran
Russia has agreed to assist the United States in facilitating nuclear negotiations with Iran, a move that underscores Moscow’s growing...
March 4, 2025
EU’s €150 Billion Defense Loan Proposal Exposes Deep Divisions
The European Commission’s ambitious proposal for a €150 billion ($158 billion) defense loan plan has underscored Europe’s struggle to unify...
March 4, 2025
Trump Administration Pauses U.S. Cyber Attacks on Russia Amid Ukraine Peace Talks
The Trump administration has suspended offensive cyber operations against Russia, signaling a strategic shift as diplomatic negotiations to end the...
March 4, 2025
Trump Halts $1 Billion in Ukraine Aid While Europe Pushes for Military Expansion
President Donald Trump has suspended all U.S. military aid to Ukraine halting over $1 billion in arms and equipment. Analysis...
March 4, 2025
Military Budgets Soar Across Europe, Driving Defense Stocks Higher
European defense stocks surged on March 3 2025 as governments across the continent pledged unprecedented increases. Analysis from The Rio...
March 3, 2025
Venezuelan Military Patrols Spark Renewed Tensions with Guyana Amid Oil Dispute
On March 1 2025 Venezuelan naval forces conducted patrols in contested waters near Guyana reigniting tensions over the. Analysis from...
March 3, 2025
U.S. Veto on Gripen E Fighter Jets Shakes Latin American Defense Plans
The United States recently blocked the sale of Saab's Gripen E fighter jets to Colombia, citing restrictions on the export...
February 28, 2025