# defence policy
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Beijing Sets 2026 Defence Budget at ¥1.94 Trillion, Signalling Continued Military Modernisation
China’s 2026 national budget allocates 1.94 trillion yuan to defence, roughly $270–280 billion, reinforcing a steady trajectory of military modernisation. The public figure understates total military-related spending and will shape strategic calculations across the Asia‑Pacific and beyond.
Washington to Cut About 200 Seats in NATO Advisory Bodies, Signalling a Pullback from European Security
The U.S. Department of Defense will cut about 200 American positions from NATO advisory and planning bodies, reducing U.S. personnel in committees responsible for military planning and intelligence. The move signals a Trump administration push to recalibrate U.S. engagement in European defence, placing pressure on allies to assume greater responsibility and potentially accelerating European efforts at strategic autonomy.