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Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid Russia Threats

2/11/2026

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Story summary
  • European nations are rapidly increasing defense spending in response to threats from Russia and reduced U.S. support.
  • EU bodies propose €150 billion loan scheme and a Defence Readiness Roadmap for 2030 to bolster defense capabilities.
  • Camille Grand, a defense official, calls for clearer governance amid the diverse landscape of defense organizations.
  • European Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius proposed a European Security Council for coordination, a move that EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas remains skeptical about.