russia has always been on the radar, but more so since its invasion of ukraine. the uk has now promised to increase defense spending in line with most nato countries. everyone agrees that we need to pick up where it comes to readiness and preparedness, that we need to invest in our safety and security. and that means spending more money on defence? it does. uk defence will get another £5 billion. but is it enough? less than two billion of that will replenish weapons stockpiles and equipment given to ukraine. it won t fill all the gaps in what the defence secretary has called a hollowed out armed forces. in contrast, these norwegian troops have already ordered new tanks and artillery guns to replace what they ve sent to ukraine. currently, just nine of nato s 30
from existing u.s. weapons stockpiles so it can arrive in ukraine faster. up next, the friday lightning round. president biden in china. republicans at cpac. plus winners and losers and later, note being quotables, it is friday. first, beyond our borders tonight, thousands of climate protesters gather in berlin and other german cities to demand tougher government action against global warming. however, a small pro-business party that controls germany s transport ministry has pushed back against efforts to impose a general speed limit phase out, combustion engines and massively invest in public transport. and this is a live look at london. one of the big stories there tonight, buckingham palace announces king charles iii will travel to france and germany for his first state visit since taking the throne. it says the trip will celebrate the country s relationships, shared histories, cultures, and values. just some of the other stories beyond our borders tonight.
The United States is reviewing its weapons stockpiles and may have to increase military spending after seeing the high rate at which ammunition has been used in the Ukraine conflict,
another big challenge. defense secretary lloyd austin arrived in south korea where he s expected to ask for direct military support for ukraine as the war continues to consume massive stockpiles of weapons and ammunition that the u.s. might need in the future. u.s. defense officials are trying to put together creative solutions in the near term to prevent future shortages resulting from the fast burn rate, pulling from its own weapons stockpiles in south korea and israel, both have refused to provide to ukraine when asked. the pentagon will boost production of 155 millimeter artillery shells by 500% within two yeersz, levels not seen since the korean war. last year ukraine used nearly 3,000 rounds a day. prior to the invasion, 14,400 shells, the u.s. produced a
and check out the book freight monday on special report, replenishing u.s. weapons stockpiles as the war in ukrain goes on. it has been a busy week here, thank you for inviting us into your home tonight. fair, balanced, and still unafraid. we will have continuing breakin coverage about whatever happens is this video of memphis and around different cities. jesse watters primetime starts now. fox news alerts, we are awaiting the body cam video tha police a shows 29 -year-old mc enany nichols being beaten to death by five black cops in memphis, tennessee. over an hour of footage, possibly five different body cams in play and we will show you that video shortly. the producers are working on it right now. it s been described as brutal and terrific the five former officers were hit with charges including second-degree murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping,