** Germany’s defense minister, Boris Pistorius, just dropped a big statement: the country is considering boosting military spending to 5% of GDP, a move that could make its armed forces the largest in Europe. This echoes past demands from Trump for NATO allies to spend more on defense—but now, Germany seems to be taking the idea seriously.

What This Mean: ** Germany’s been cautious about military expansion for decades, given its history, so this shift is a big deal. If it happens, it could reshape Europe’s security landscape—especially with Russia’s war in Ukraine fueling defense debates. It also signals Germany’s willingness to step up as a major player in NATO, which could either reassure allies or rattle neighbors wary of a more militarized Berlin.

** President Trump just rolled out a $175 billion plan for a futuristic missile defense system called the "Golden Dome," which would station U.S. weapons in space—a first. He tapped a Space Force general to lead the project, signaling a big step toward militarizing orbit.

What This Mean: ** This isn’t just another pricey defense project—it’s a major shift in how the U.S. could protect itself (and potentially escalate tensions with rivals). Putting weapons in space has been a controversial idea for decades, and now it’s moving from sci-fi to reality. Whether you see it as necessary security or a risky arms race, it’s a historic moment for military strategy.