Romania, Bulgaria, Türkiye sign Black Sea mine group amendment at NATO summit

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.

(LEAD) S. Korea, NATO to launch negotiations on basic procurement agreement: Seoul official

ANKARA, July 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organizatio...

Europe to have servicing center for Patriot missiles — Polish defense minister

Accoridng to Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, the relevant agreement with the US, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden was signed on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara

NATO summit underscores Türkiye's expanding strategic value

The NATO summit on July 7-8 marked more than just another gathering of allied leaders. It highlighted Türkiye's growing strategic importance at a time when the alliance is con...

NATO Allies Reaffirm Collective Defense, Urge Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz

Ankara, July 08 (QNA) - The member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to the principle of collective defense, in accordance with Article Five of the Alliance's Treaty.

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 []

Kazakhstan, Metlen Group discuss co-op in metal processing projects

Kazakhstan, Metlen Group discuss co-op in metal processing projects

NATO Summit 2026: Europe and Canada now spend 4% of GDP on defence

The NATO summit, which began in Turkey on Tuesday, is focused primarily on the war in Ukraine and the alliance's requirement for members to spend 5 of their GDP on defence.

NATO Next

NATO’s most consequential summit since 1949 opens July 7 in Ankara, as the alliance grapples with Trump’s threats to disengage, European underinvestment in defense, and Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare campaign. Ukraine, though not a member, has become indispensable to Europe’s security architecture, fielding one of the continent’s most capable militaries. The summit is expected to reaffirm NATO unity, push Europe toward greater self-reliance, and cement Ukraine’s role in the alliance’s long-term strategy.

Ukraine's largest oil and gas company to receive US$300m loan for infrastructure repair

The Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest national oil and gas company, has signed an agreement with the US EXIM Bank as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2026), providing for the possibility of attracting up to US300 million for the purchase of American equipment needed to repair oil and gas infrastructure destroyed by Russia.

NATO summit in Ankara unveils major arms deals, $140 billion support for Ukraine

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) NATO leaders meeting in Ankara on Tuesday announced major arms deals to demonstrate the alliance’s readiness to strengthen its defensive capabilities and meet Washington’s demands for increased military spending, while also pledging 140 billion in support for Ukraine, according to statements from alliance officials cited by Reuters and Anadolu Agency. Arms deals []

What happens at a NATO Summit: Key takeaways

What happens at a NATO Summit: Key takeaways

Why NATO needs Turkey in the Black Sea | DW News

As NATO leaders meet in Ankara on July 7-8, one region is back in sharp focus: the Black Sea. Russia's war against Ukraine has turned it into one of Europe's most important security frontiers – and made Turkey an increasingly important NATO ally. On board a Turkish navy ship searching for drifting sea mines, our correspondent Julia Hahn reports on how the war is reshaping Turkey's role inside the alliance. 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 #nato #turkey #blacksea #dwcurrentaffairs

Turkish defense minister meets Romanian, Bulgarian counterparts, signs Black Sea security amendment

Agreement expands mandate of MCM Black Sea task group during talks on sidelines of NATO summit in Ankara

Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by U.S. in NATO defence plans, source says

July 1 (Reuters) - NATO is set to announce at next week's Ankara summit that its European members have filled almost all the gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defence plans, a NATO source told Reuters on Wednesday.The main gap NATO is still struggling to plug is in strategic bombers, where the U.S. has said it will make only one aircraft available instead of two, said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity. (Reporting by Sabine Siebold, editing by Bart Meijer)

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

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

Türkiye at diplomatic forefront in Russia-Ukraine war

The Russia-Ukraine war will be one of the main topics at the upcoming Nato summit in Ankara. Since the outbreak of the war more than four years ago, Türkiye has played a key diplomatic role with both Kiev and Moscow, seeking to preserve security and stability in the Black Sea. Naim Ongoren reports.

World : NATO Summit Opens In Ankara As New Defence Deals Fuel Militarisation Concerns

ANKARA, July 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The NATO leaders' summit opened in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday with a Defence Industry Forum, unveiling major defence industry initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement, amid growing concerns over the alliance's expanding militarisation, reported Xinhua.

Éducation : La SAG et l’Université de Moncton s’allient pour offrir des bourses d’excellence au Canada

Remplacer l’or des mines par l’or gris de la connaissance : c’est toute l’ambition du nouveau partenariat stratégique signé ce mercredi 1er juillet 2026 au Ministère des Mines et de la Géologie. La Société Anglogold Ashanti de Guinée (SAG) et la prestigieuse Université de Moncton (Canada) ont officialisé une convention qui va permettre à de []

NATO leaders gather in Ankara as security challenges dominate summit

ALBAWABA- NATO leaders gathered in Ankara on Monday for a high-level summit focused on strengthening collective defense, expanding defense-industrial cooperation, and addressing growing geopolitical challenges across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the Arctic...

NATO's Chief Rutte Says Billions In New Defence Contracts To Be Announced At Ankara Summit

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Thursday (June 25) that tens of billions of dollars in new defense-related contracts will be announced at the alliance's upcoming July summit in Ankara. #nato #markrutte #defense #ankara #military #worldnews #breakingnews #security --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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 []

Turkiye gears up for its first NATO summit in 22 years | AJ #shorts

Leaders of the NATO member states are expected in Turkiye by July 7 for a summit - the first Turkiye will host in 22 years. The Alliance is focusing on unity and trying to navigate the US’s shifting attitudes towards it, while Turkiye is looking to cement its standing. 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.news/AJEMobile

NATO reaffirms Article 5 commitment, pledges at least $140 billion in military aid for Ukraine

NATO leaders meeting at the Alliance summit in Ankara reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty and agreed to provide at least 140 billion in military assistance to Ukraine this year and next, according to Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said Allies also agreed [] The post NATO reaffirms Article 5 commitment, pledges at least 140 billion in military aid for Ukraine appeared first on Baltic News Network.

NATO Summit gets underway

The NATO Summit will be held in Ankara today and tomorrow, bringing together the leaders of the alliance's 32 member states, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

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

Ukraine wants the Ankara summit to name it a NATO security contributor—not just an aid recipient

Kyiv now red-teams the Alliance's war games and runs its only joint center with NATO—and says a record number of members back its membership.

The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds

The Ankara NATO summit held the facade of transatlantic unity, produced significant practical outcomes in defense-industrial cooperation, and brought greater clarity to sustained support for Ukraine.The central question, however, was left unresolved: the trajectory of continuing American disengagement from European security, and the terms and timetable on which Europe

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 []

NATO Reveals Major Arms Deals Ahead of Summit

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) leaders are expected to announce arms agreements worth tens of billions of dollars in Ankara on Tuesday, underscoring their response to longstanding U.S. calls for greater European defence spending ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcements will be made during a NATO defence industry forum [] The post NATO Reveals Major Arms Deals Ahead of Summit appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

NATO to unveil arms deals worth billions of dollars in Ankara before summit with Trump

NATO's summit in Ankara will showcase substantial arms agreements as European nations ramp up defense budgets under US influence

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

Navy Seeks Offers for Potential $345M ICE-T Cybersecurity Support Task Order

The Navy has opened the ICE-T support opportunity for SeaPort-NxG small businesses Offers are due July 30 The 2026 Navy Summit will explore AI, digital engineering and more The Department of the Navy has issued a request for proposals for Integrated National Intelligence Systems Cybersecurity, Engineering and Technology Implementation, or ICE-T, support task order through

NATO summit dashes Putin’s hopes of outlasting the West in Ukraine

This week's NATO summit in Ankara focused on demonstrating a united front in support of Ukraine. This was a major blow for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, who still hopes Western disunity can hand Russia victory in Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson. The post NATO summit dashes Putin’s hopes of outlasting the West in Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.

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.