France will spend an extra €1.7 billion ($2 billion) this year, but uncertainties lie ahead, linked to the pending sale of used Rafales.

The specter of a renewed threat from Russia prompts Eastern European countries to raise their defense game.

The UK is adding billions to its defense budget, but spending plans are in flux until the Integrated Review reports.

Plans to move the U.S. Air Force’s UK RC-135 Rivet Joint operating location from RAF Mildenhall to RAF Fairford have been canceled after the U.S. Defense Department decided to keep RAF Mildenhall open.

Sweden’s parliament has approved plans to boost the capabilities of the country’s armed forces in the face of a growing regional threat from Russia.

German defense budget is increasing to meet modernization needs, but hurdles to progress remain.

While Russia’s defense budget is likely to flatten, Putin will maintain his focus on the nation’s strategic forces.

The defense budget is likely to reach 2.4% of GDP within two years. Slow naval programs will consume much of the money.