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NATO’s Mark Rutte calls for ‘transatlantic defence industrial revolution’
The NATO Secretary-General is calling for a “transatlantic defence and industrial revolution” to better defend the alliance. In a speech at the Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, Mark Rutte singled out the threats posed by Russia, China and North Korea. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Turkiye #NATO #NATOSummit #MarkRutte #Turkey #Ankara #Defense #DefenseAutonomy #Military #Security #BlackSea #UkraineWar #Geopolitics
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Financial Times
· Jul 5, 2026
The Europeanisation of Nato is ever more important
Transatlantic military alliance will be key to the continent’s future security
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· Jun 29, 2026
Europe’s foreign policy turf war
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· Jul 1, 2026
NATO chief says US flew 5,000 sorties from bases in Europe during operation against Iran
This confirms that Europe remains a key military ally of Washington, Mark Rutte said
Atlantic Council
· Jul 2, 2026
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.
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· Jun 22, 2026
US Nato head spends his time 'calming everyone down' as Trump tensions with Europe spill over
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· Jul 9, 2026
Is Europe Finally Stepping Up?
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