Canada secures new defense partnerships at 2026 NATO summit

Updates: Zelensky arrives in Turkey for NATO summit, says he'll discuss Patriot missiles

We expect a strong and productive NATO Summit. Decisions are needed now that will provide greater protection for our people, more capabilities for our defense, and even stronger security cooperation between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

NATO parliamentary speakers call for stronger defense, alliance unity, support for Ukraine at summit in Istanbul

NATO Parliamentary Summit stresses collective security, increased defense spending, respect for international law, democratic values and closer cooperation amid growing global threats

Five NATO nations plan a Patriot missile repair hub inside Europe

The United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden signed a joint government-to-government agreement at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 7 to explore building a dedicated PAC-3 missile maintenance facility somewhere in Europe, a move Lockheed Martin says would give NATO its first in-region repair and sustainment hub for []

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

The Europeanisation of Nato is ever more important

Transatlantic military alliance will be key to the continent’s future security

Poland Enters ‘Next Stage’ of Talks on Hosting Permanent US Military Base

Talks between Poland and the US on establishing a permanent American military base have advanced, with the Pentagon reviewing available forces. Warsaw says a lasting US presence would strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and deter threats, despite recent uncertainty over Washington’s long-term commitment to European security and shifting plans for US troop deployments in Poland.

Defense industrial base goes into overdrive for US and European production

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []

Nato launches defence projects to counter Russia and China

Nato member states unveiled a series of defence initiatives on Tuesday aimed at strengthening weapons development, production and supply chains in response to security challenges posed by Russia and China. Speaking at the Nato Summit Defence Industry Forum (NSDIF) on the first day of this year’s summit in Ankara, Turkey, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte announced several new projects involving member states and defence contractors to bolster the alliance’s advanced military capabilities. Among...

Defense industrial base kicks into high gear for US, Europe

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []...Click to read more

Poland, Germany Combine Forces in Defense Agreement against Russia

Amidst US troop withdrawal concerns and escalating Russian aggression, Poland and Germany have forged a new bilateral defense agreement to bolster regional security and counter hybrid threats.

Carney arrives at NATO summit, meets allies on sidelines

The NATO summit is expected to focus on a collective increase in defence budgeting as well as alliance unity amid an increasingly threatening world.

Germany and US expand missile production in Europe

During the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany and the United States reached agreements to expand the production of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and explore opportunities for manufacturing them in Europe. The countries also agreed to establish a European maintenance and repair center for PAC-3 missiles used by the Patriot air defense system, AzerNEWS reports.

What to Expect at the 2026 NATO Summit

It’s a precarious time for the world’s largest military alliance.

NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as New Defense Deals Fuel Militarization Concerns

Major Western defense companies are expected to discuss efforts to integrate military supply chains across member states. On Thuesday, the summit of the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) opened in Ankara with a Defense Industry Forum, unveiling major defense industry initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement, amid growing concerns over []

US, GCC reaffirm strategic ties, call for Iran nuclear curbs and Gaza reconstruction

The United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday (local time) reaffirmed their strategic partnership at a ministerial meeting in Bahrain's Manama, underscoring their commitment to regional security, diplomacy with Iran, stability in Syria and Lebanon, and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

NATO: Defence spending, burden-sharing and support for Ukraine at the centre of the Ankara Summit

Member state defence spending, the gradual redistribution of U.S. military forces in Europe, continued military support for Ukraine, and strengthening the Alliance’s defence industrial base are expected to dominate the NATO Summit, which will take place in Ankara on July 7 and 8, according to diplomatic sources The post NATO: Defence spending, burden-sharing and support for Ukraine at the centre of the Ankara Summit appeared first on ProtoThema English.

NATO Summit 2026: What are the key challenges?

NATO Summit 2026: What are the key challenges?

World : NATO Defense Spending Projected To Top US$1.8 Trillion In 2026

World : NATO Defense Spending Projected To Top US$1.8 Trillion In 2026

Can NATO Defend the Arctic as Russia Expands Military Power?

NATO is stepping up efforts to strengthen its Arctic defenses as Russia continues expanding its military presence across the High North. The alliance launched Arctic Sentry, a new initiative designed to reassure the United States that European allies and Canada can take greater responsibility for securing NATO’s northern flank amid growing geopolitical competition. The renewed [] The post Can NATO Defend the Arctic as Russia Expands Military Power? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

NATO reaffirms ‘ironclad’ joint defense in Ankara declaration

A joint declaration by members of NATO after the alliance’s summit in Ankara that concluded on Wednesday underlined commitment to joint defense and unveiled new defense procurement...

[Video] 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇯🇵⚡️ — Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that new countries may [...]

— Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that new countries may join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the sixth-generation stealth fighter initiative jointly developed by the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy.According to Crosetto, Canada is the closest to joining the programme in an observer capacity. Germany and Saudi Arabia are also being considered as potential participants.Meanwhile, uncertainty persists over the future of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme led by Germany and France, while progress on GCAP continues to accelerate. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently confirmed that the project has entered its operational phase.@IntelSlava

US Rejects Automatic USMCA Renewal, Setting Stage for Tough Talks

On July 1, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that the United States has decided not to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, opting instead to conduct an annual review of the pact. The move creates greater uncertainty for North American manufacturers, farmers, energy companies, and other businesses, and is expected to []

NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an ironclad commitment to collective defence under the alliance's Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters.NATO members are also set to pledge 70 billion (80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and at least equivalent levels of support in 2027, according to the declaration, which still needs final approval from the leaders at the summit.

NATO summit opens as new defense deals fuel militarization concerns

The NATO leaders' summit opened in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday with a Defense Industry Forum, unveiling major defense initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement amid growing concerns over the alliance's expanding militarization.

Poland says US troop reductions in Europe are 'clearly coming'

Ahead of the NATO summit, Poland's foreign minister told CNN's Jim Sciutto that Europe must take on more conventional defense capabilities while the US continues providing strategic support such as intelligence, logistics and nuclear deterrence.

Nato pledges to expand defence manufacturing and innovation

The Nato summit in the Turkish capital has been dominated by a US-driven agenda to spread the cost of defence. And the world's biggest military alliance is now looking to a place more responsibility on its European members. Joel Flynn reports.

NATO states to sign defense contracts worth tens of billions of dollars at summit — Rutte

The secretary general noted that NATO member states intend to show how they are investing in defense

NATO’s $57B Defense Procurement Surge Makes These ETFs (NYSE: ITA, NYSE: PPA) Compelling Buys

The 2026 NATO summit in Ankara concluded this week with a landmark announcement that will reshape global defense spending for years to come. NATO allies officially committed to more than 50 billion, roughly 57 billion, in new defense procurement deals, signaling a historic shift in how European nations approach their own security. The announcement came [] The post NATO’s 57B Defense Procurement Surge Makes These ETFs (NYSE: ITA, NYSE: PPA) Compelling Buys appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

UK, Turkiye Sign New Security and Defense Agreement

London, July 9 (QNA) - The United Kingdom and Turkiye signed a new security and defense partnership today on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara to expand bilateral cooperation in response to the rapidly evolving security environment across the Euro-Atlantic region.

LIVE: Keynote speeches at 2026 NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum

Watch live coverage of the NATO Defense Industry Forum where weapons deals are being announced in an attempt to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that the members of the military alliance are stepping up defense spending. #nato #live

Drone hub, cyber defense and Gibraltar: Inside the new US-Morocco security vision

The United States and Morocco are preparing to deepen defense cooperation over the next decade under a 2026–2036 roadmap that outlines expanded collaboration in drones, cybersecurity, military infrastructure and advanced command systems, while strengthening Morocco’s role in regional security dynamics. A central element of the proposed framework is the creation of a drone center in [] The post Drone hub, cyber defense and Gibraltar: Inside the new US-Morocco security vision appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Peru: Defense Ministers from 33 countries sign Cusco Declaration to strengthen cooperation

Defense ministers and representatives from 33 countries across the continent signed the Cusco Declaration, the final document of the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA), reaffirming their commitment to strengthening hemispheric cooperation to address common threats and enhancing regional coordination on defense matters.

NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

NATO will showcase new military projects worth billions in an effort to convince President Donald Trump that allies are boosting defense spending

NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

NATO will showcase new military projects worth billions in an effort to convince President Donald Trump that allies are boosting defense spending.

How NATO can strengthen the transatlantic defense industrial base in Ankara and beyond

It is critical to ensure that US and European efforts to strengthen their respective defense industrial bases are reinforcing and mutually beneficial. The post How NATO can strengthen the transatlantic defense industrial base in Ankara and beyond appeared first on Atlantic Council.