Lee's NATO pitch: Defense partner beyond simple arms sales

LIVE: Defense deals are announced at NATO summit ahead of Trump's arrival

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

Lee proposes Korea-NATO defense partnership 2.0 for co-production

ANKARA, Turkey — President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday proposed elevating Korea-NATO defense industrial cooperation to its next phase, calling for ties to move beyond arms sales toward joint weapons development, production and operation. Speaking at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum during his first NATO summit as South Korea’s president, Lee proposed a “Korea-NATO Defense Industry Partnership 2.0,” positioning South Korea as a “trusted partner” rather than simply a supplier of weapons. “Today

Türkiye helps strengthen Nato defence industry

On the sidelines of the Nato summit in Ankara, officials and defence companies are discussing how the Nato alliance can boost its military production and capabilities. It's the first time the two sides have come together. Bera Karaman reports from Ankara.

Can NATO Survive Trump's Criticism?

"Trump calling NATO a 'PAPER TIGER' is RIDICULOUS." Former Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges says NATO remains the world's most successful defensive alliance and warns the United States would regret turning away from its allies.

Navy Chief Backs Bigger NATO Role

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says NATO's naval alliances remain strong as the US shifts more responsibility to allies while focusing on capabilities only the US Navy can provide. He says the Navy is accelerating autonomous systems, preparing for growing competition in the Arctic and protecting global sea lanes as critical priorities for US national security. (Source: Bloomberg)

Carney says NATO spending shift underway amid Trump pressure on allies

ANKARA — NATO countries are bolstering their militaries after U.S. President Donald Trump “won the argument” on defence spending, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday. Trump has long said allies don’t spend enough on defence and that the U.S. has carried more than its fair share of NATO’s defence spending burden. Carney told reporters in [] The post Carney says NATO spending shift underway amid Trump pressure on allies appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Pentagon Official Says Navy Needs More Drone Boats

By Ben Wolfgang (The Washington Times) The U.S. Navy and its defense industry partners are moving beyond the prototyping phase and toward production o...

Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy

Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy

European NATO member countries should refocus their own defense: Czech president

Citing NATO’s founding philosophy, Peter Pavel says there has been tendency within alliance for one ally to shoulder large share of defense spending and responsibility

NATO vows to crush aggression, approves $50 billion procurements

The Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, NATO, have reaffirmed “ironclad commitment” to their defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond. In the Ankara Summit Declaration issued on Wednesday after their meeting in Turkey, the leaders declared that “an attack on one is an attack [] NATO vows to crush aggression, approves 50 billion procurements

NATO joins US drills as Washington questions alliance

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Gorman-Rupp: Why This No-Name, Long-Shot Company Is On My Watchlist

Gorman-Rupp: Why This No-Name, Long-Shot Company Is On My Watchlist

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 []

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

Japan’s NATO envoy highlights importance of European stability

Japan's ambassador to NATO also said the organization's unity, based on collective defense, is unwavering, while adding that the alliance is rock-solid.

Security-Update vom NATO-Gipfel in Ankara: Milliardendeals und Merz’ NATO-Mission

Direkt vom NATO-Gipfel in Ankara: Rixa Fürsen spricht mit Wilhelmine Stenglin (Table Briefings) über die Milliarden-Rüstungsdeals des NATO-Industrieforums, bei dem europäische Firmen wie Airbus und Saab überraschend stark zum Zug kommen. Im Fokus stehen zudem Erdoğans Rolle als Schlüsselfigur für Trump, die möglichen F-35-Zusagen an die Türkei und Deutschland, die Ukraine-Unterstützung von 140 Milliarden Euro []

Australia-India alliance serves as ‘strategic anchor’ for Indo-Pacific, says former PM Scott Morrison

Speaking with ANI, in response to the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, Morrison lauded the growth of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, pointing to an expanding alignment that now goes far beyond traditional diplomacy into advanced technological cooperation and industrial integration.

Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm

Nato and its Indo-Pacific partners have pledged to expand cooperation in defence industry and advanced technology as the transatlantic security alliance boosts its military build-up in the face of deepening Russia-China ties. Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday met with top officials from the Indo-Pacific Four (IP4) partner nations – Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea – on the sidelines of the Nato summit in Ankara. The talks featured South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and...

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...

Trump & NATO Kiss and Make Up as Europeans Pledge to Buy More U.S. Weapons

For nearly the entire duration of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has incessantly griped about NATO and its leaders. But he emerged from this week’s summit in Ankara, Turkey, with renewed dedication to the entangling alliance. It seems the Europeans may have softened him up by promising to buy more American-made weapons. ... The post Trump NATO Kiss and Make Up as Europeans Pledge to Buy More U.S. Weapons appeared first on The New American.

Defense Stock Showdown: SpaceX vs. Lockheed Martin -- Which Is the Smarter Long-Term Buy?

SpaceX is becoming a formidable foe in the defense industry.

NATO allies now assume more security responsibilities — Pentagon

Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby says Washington wants to see NATO as an alliance of partnership, not dependency

Hegseth escalates his military purge

NATO's top American general is out — while Donald Trump tries to buy the military's loyalty

General : Weststar-RTI Deal Boosts Malaysia's Sovereign Defence Capability

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- A strategic partnership between Malaysia’s Weststar Defence Industries Sdn Bhd and Australia’s Rocket Technologies International Pty Ltd (RTI) will strengthen Malaysia's sovereign defence capability and advance its domestic defence industry, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.

NATO could be becoming a ‘relic of the past and no longer necessary’ amid tensions with US

Former US Marine and Republican commentator John Deaton discusses NATO following US President Donald Trump’s criticism. “A lot of people have debated, you know, is NATO a relic of the past and no longer necessary?” he told Sky News host James Morrow. “It’s no doubt the countries haven’t honoured their five per cent.”

Canada's MDA Space is buying a Raytheon satellite unit for $620 million

The all-cash deal gives the Canadian firm a U.S. manufacturing footprint and a path to bid on classified defense contracts

The De-Americanisation of European Defense?

The second Trump administration has recentred the military within elite security discourse, upping the ante on defense spending. This trend spilled over into the NATO, with Trump’s increasing expectations for his European allies to broaden defense spending if they want to maintain America’s sizeable military support throughout the continent, especially amidst Russia’s continued Ukraine campaign [] The post The De-Americanisation of European Defense? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Missile diplomacy: Indonesia inks pact to buy India’s battle-proven BrahMos and Astra missiles

The two deals show intent and in-principle agreement to buy the battle proven missiles

NATO’s new Arctic presence shows that European allies are stepping up

The Alliance is increasingly focused on the Arctic through exercises and capacity-building, but not yet with a unified strategy. The post NATO’s new Arctic presence shows that European allies are stepping up appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Trump Threatens NATO Shakeup Over Billions In Unfair Spending And Lack Of Support

President Donald Trump has targeted several NATO allies over their defense spending just days before heading to the alliance’s summit in Turkey next week. The renewed pressure follows months of tension during which Trump openly considered withdrawing the United States from the treaty. Administration officials noted that criticism leveled against NATO intensified after multiple member [] Trump Threatens NATO Shakeup Over Billions In Unfair Spending And Lack Of Support

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’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.

South Korea’s president vows to strengthen alliance with United States

Seoul, July 5 (SANA) South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung pledged to deepen his country’s alliance with the United States and expand bilateral cooperation across a range of strategic sectors in a message marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee said he would work with U.S. President Donald Trump to []