weapons procurement
Coverage of weapons procurement in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine to Spend Record $98 Billion on Defense in 2026 After Zelensky Signs Budget Increase
Ukraine will allocate $98 billion to defense in 2026 following President Volodymyr Zelensky's approval of a budget increase. EU loans will support weapons procurement and troop pay, aiming to reduce the spending gap with Russia during ongoing conflicts.
- NATO is learning from Ukraine that a lot of good-enough weapons today beat a few perfect ones that come too late
NATO is reevaluating its weapons procurement strategy based on lessons from Ukraine's war, prioritizing rapidly available, 'good-enough' systems over delayed, perfect solutions. German military officials and NATO leaders emphasize the urgency of deploying usable capabilities now, citing the need to respond to potential Russian aggression by 2029. The alliance is exploring civilian and dual-use technologies to accelerate production and reduce costs.
- US tightens pressure on Iran with new sanctions and threats of more strikes
The United States increased pressure on Iran through new sanctions and threats of military strikes. President Donald Trump warned of further action, and the Treasury Department targeted entities linked to Iran's weapons procurement, including some in China and Hong Kong.