Norway to add more than $11bn to defence budget over 10 years
Norway will increase its defense budget by approximately $11.84 billion over the next decade to address rising equipment costs and adapt to lessons from the Ukraine war. This decision aligns with NATO commitments and includes support for Ukraine, with planned investments in new submarines, frigates, and infrastructure.
US
The United States faces ongoing domestic political polarization, social stratification, and intensifying debates over the direction of its foreign policy commitments. As the world's largest military and economic power, US policy decisions on aid, sanctions, arms transfers, and diplomatic engagement have direct and immediate consequences for active conflict zones worldwide. Internally, rising partisan divisions, shifting electoral dynamics, and institutional tensions continue to shape the domestic landscape. The Conflict Pulse aggregates verified reporting on US-related geopolitical developments, executive actions, congressional debates on defense spending, and diplomatic maneuvers that directly intersect with the global conflicts tracked across this platform.
