Macron accelerates French military buildup as NATO races to rearm

Rutte: A stronger Europe in a stronger NATO as defense spending rises

Rutte: A stronger Europe in a stronger NATO as defense spending rises

EU, NATO chiefs call for stronger European defense on eve of Ankara summit

A stronger European defense industry able to produce military equipment at a greater scale and at a faster speed is essential for maintaining credible deterrence in an increasingly...

Defense Sector to Remain Dynamic: Euronext CEO Boujnah

Euronext CEO Stephane Boujnah says the defense sector will remain dynamic as Europe ramps up military spending and investors continue to back the industry. He also discusses European IPOs, capital markets reform, exchange consolidation and the region's technology ecosystem. He speaks with Bloomberg's Caroline Connan at the Aix-en-Provence Economic Forum in France. (Source: Bloomberg)

Carney says NATO spending shift is underway amid Trump pressure on allies

Prime Minister Mark Carney says NATO countries are bolstering their own defence forces as US President Donald Trump threatens to pull out of the alliance.

INTERVIEW: EU seeking to 'bring NATO into Ukraine' — Russian senator

The United Kingdom, France, and Germany are pushing to have NATO troops deployed to Ukraine, Alexey Pushkov, chairman of the information policy commission of Russia’s Federation Council, or upper house of parliament, said

Macron says Europe will defend itself at all costs ahead of Ukraine allies summit

As 25 leaders of the 'coalition of the willing' group of countries pledging support to Ukraine prepare to gather for a summit meeting in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed Europe was in the process of becoming a military power capable of defending itself.

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.

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JUST IN: Belgian Defense Minister says Europe is not yet ready to defend itself without continued US support.@BRICSNews

NATO, Ukraine must force Putin to negotiate, Dutch PM Jetten tells Kyiv Independent

The Netherlands has spearheaded Western support for Ukraine.The 18-million-strong NATO country was among the first to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets — the country's first Western warplanes — alongside Patriot launchers, artillery, and more.Now, the new Dutch government led by Rob Jetten signals that its

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.

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.

NATO defence spending shifting, Carney says as Trump pressures allies

NATO countries are bolstering their militaries after U.S. President Donald Trump won the argument on defence spending, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday.

Madrid Requests European Army

Spain’s latest position perfectly illustrates what has become one of the great contradictions within NATO. Madrid wants Europe to build its own military capable of acting independently of Washington, yet Spain has consistently resisted NATO’s higher defense spending targets while expecting the alliance to continue providing collective security. Spain is again championing the idea of []

Polish combat robots train to hold the Suwałki Gap

Polish, Lithuanian, and French troops are conducting a large-scale military exercise in northeastern Poland focused on defending one of NATO’s most vulnerable geographic chokepoints, deploying unmanned ground robots alongside tanks, artillery, and infantry fighting vehicles in scenarios designed to test whether allied forces can hold a 65-kilometer (40-mile) land corridor that military planners have identified []

Germany’s Merz says Ankara summit will bring ‘new spirit’ to NATO

Chancellor says European allies ramping up defense spending and will make NATO 'more European' so it can remain transatlantic

More European NATO allies should step up help to Ukraine through PURL

France, Italy, Turkey, Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia each have an opportunity at the upcoming NATO Summit to show they are stepping up. The post More European NATO allies should step up help to Ukraine through PURL appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Europe has replaced most U.S. cuts within NATO, top commander says

European allies have definitely stepped up in terms of backfilling the adjustment in the U.S. forces in Europe, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Sir John Stringer said.

Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia

Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia

NATO chief: Germany on track for 3.5% defense spending: an extraordinary achievement - VIDEO

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Western Alliances Are Hierarchical, It's Time for Strategic Autonomy - Pakistani Expert

NATO's willingness to weaponize European territory for extra-regional wars while claiming defensive legitimacy presents clear risks for a country whose core interests – regional stability, relations with China, and an independent counter-terrorism approach – do not automatically align with Western agendas.

Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit

Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit

Is NATO Rising to Trump’s Challenge?

It’s been a long time coming, but NATO appears on the brink of greater investment in Europe’s defense

A New Force Posture Concept for Europeanizing Extended Nuclear Deterrence

During the Cold War, Europe kept asking whether Washington would risk an American city to save a European one. It was an impolite question, but a useful one, which is why it never quite left the room. It has now packed its bags and moved east. Earlier this year, French President Emmanuel Macron created quite a stir with an important speech on French nuclear weapons policy. Under what he called a new path of dissuasion avancée, or “forward deterrence,” he declared that just as French strategic submarines “dilute naturally in the oceans, guaranteeing a permanent-strike capability,” so also now will The post A New Force Posture Concept for Europeanizing Extended Nuclear Deterrence appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Uefa has put European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision | Matt Hughes

European governing body’s dramatic move could have major implications for the future of the sportPerhaps the only globally renowned figure who has been more conspicuous by his absence at this World Cup than Donald Trump is the Uefa president, Aleksander Ceferin, although both men have more than made up for their silence over the last 24 hours.By endorsing a statement in which Uefa accused Fifa of crossing “a red line” in making the “incomprehensible and unjustifiable” decision to lift the USA striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension for Monday’s last-16 tie with Belgium, Ceferin has effectively put European football on a war footing with the world governing body, a dramatic move that could have major implications for the future of the sport. Continue reading...

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...

NATO allies reaffirm ‘ironclad’ collective defense commitment despite Trump threats

It's unclear, however, whether NATO allies will meet again next year.

Zelensky Says Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Expertise Would Strengthen NATO

Zelensky argued that Ukraine's battlefield experience, drone warfare expertise, and defense industry have made it a security contributor that would strengthen NATO rather than depend on it. Speaking at the NATO Defense Industries Forum in Turkey, he urged allies to accelerate air-defense support, expand anti-ballistic missile production, and deepen defense-industrial cooperation, saying that NATO with Ukraine is the alliance of the future.

Can Europe do nuclear deterrence without the US? | Mapped Out

As the drawdown of US troops forces Europe to reorganize its security architecture, the continent is trying to fit nuclear protection for Europe into their strategy. But it’s not that easy. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #mappedout #dwgeopolitics #nuclear #nato #trump

The Europeanisation of Nato is ever more important

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

Trump, Ukraine and Europe’s defence race: Why Hungary could be the unexpected winner

Europe is investing heavily in its own defence industry as the war in Ukraine reshapes military priorities, and some experts believe Hungary has a rare opportunity to benefit. Could the country become a bigger player in Europe's growing arms sector, or will it miss the moment? Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/europe-ukraine-hungary-america-defence/

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

Of Course, You Realize This Means War: Marine Le Pen Cleared to Run for French President

Of Course, You Realize This Means War: Marine Le Pen Cleared to Run for French President

Oliver Kahn Picks 'Strongest' From 4 World Cup Semifinalists. Not Argentina

Previewing the last four, Kahn described Spain vs France as one of the most fascinating tactical battles of the tournament, with Spain's possession-based approach coming up against France's...

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, says Canada

LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - A total of nine countries have committed to supporting a new global defence bank, Mark Carney, the prime minister of host country Canada, said on Tuesday.Carney said in a statement at the NATO Summit in Turkey's capital Ankara, that Albania, Belgium, Greece, Latvia, Luxembourg, Romania, Turkey, and Ukraine had all pledged their support, and would define the initial policies and directives of the multilateral Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) and shape its operations.