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MILITARYJul 3Merz hits back at Trump for ridiculing Germany’s defence spending driveGermany ⁠does not have to shy ⁠away from talking up its record on defence spending, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, when asked about US President Donald Trump calling Germany’s past efforts “ridiculous”. The issue of defence spending has loomed large as Nato leaders prepare to gather ‌next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with Trump over Iran and Greenland and show they are stepping up to defend the continent. “Germany is doubling its defence budget within four...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 3How a NATO essay contest won a Lithuanian schoolgirl a ride in a Bundeswehr tankAs Germany prepares to permanently station 5,000 troops in Lithuania, one schoolgirl has already experienced the country's future brigade firsthand after winning a ride in a Bundeswehr tank.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYJul 2How NATO can strengthen the transatlantic defense industrial base in Ankara and beyondIt 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.Atlantic Council
MILITARYJul 2Unprecedented images show how Russia is using drones from the war in Ukraine in AfricaRussian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. Frequently found on the frontlines in Ukraine, these drones are now entering the Sahel region – an environment for which they were not designed.France 24 [en]
MILITARYJul 2Italy’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Turns Toward Defense ContractsItaly is making an unexpectedly assertive return to Southeast Asia – not through trade or development aid, but through defense diplomacy.The Diplomat
MILITARYJul 2Turkey boosts NATO role as Europe’s reliance on US weakens — agencyAccording to Bloomberg, Ankara is becoming an increasingly important member of the alliance as it strengthens its defense industry and arms exportstass · russia
MILITARYJul 2Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Foil Gunrunning, Recover Weapons In PlateauChannels TV
MILITARYJul 2'Are we serious about war?': EU defence chief calls on countries to live up to security ambitionsThe Defence Commissioner warned that member states cannot bang the drum for a stronger security architecture while cutting the EU budget, and urged spending that matches their new defence ambitions.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYJul 2Russian drone campaign mapped Nato air defence gaps, study findsNearly 150 UAV incursions into more than a dozen European countries were made over 19 months, IISS report saysFinancial Times
MILITARYJul 2NATO Says European Allies Have Filled Most U.S. Defense GapsEuropean members of NATO have filled nearly all of the capability gaps created by planned reductions in U.S. military commitments to the alliance, according to a NATO official cited by Reuters ahead of a key alliance meeting in Ankara next week. Reuters reported that NATO is expected to announce at its July 7-8 meeting in [...] The post NATO Says European Allies Have Filled Most U.S. Defense Gaps appeared first on Khaama Press .khaama · afghanistan
MILITARYJul 1Ukraine launches 'transparent mechanism' allowing partner countries to buy weapons, Kyiv saysEuroNews [en]
MILITARYJul 1Ukraine testing laser air defense, expanding Shahed interceptions, developing new defense technologies – FedorovUkraine is testing laser-based air defense systems, ramping up production of low-cost interceptor missiles, and expanding the combat use of drones, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has said.ukrinform · ukraine
MILITARYJul 1Buy the UK DIP? Defense stocks lifted by $20 billion spending boost as gilts come under fireBritish defense stocks are marching higher once again after the U.K. confirmed a near-$20 billion military spending boost on Tuesday.CNBC
MILITARYJul 1Europe’s defense boom faces a new test: Can it actually deliver weapons?Europe’s defense boom faces a test as investors weigh whether budgets and backlogs can become weapons, factories and returns.CNBC
MILITARYJul 1Iran Warns Europe Not to Interfere With Mine Clearance in the Strait of HormuzIran Warns Europe Not to Interfere With Mine Clearance in the Strait of Hormuz Iran has issued a strong warning to European countries, including France and the United Kingdom, urging them not to intervene or deploy forces for mine clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran has [...] The post Iran Warns Europe Not to Interfere With Mine Clearance in the Strait of Hormuz first appeared on The Zambian Observer .zambianobserver · zambia
MILITARYJul 1Germany woos Trump with plan to make US weapons in EuropeTalks on ‘joint production concepts’ accelerate ahead of Nato summitFinancial Times
MILITARYJun 30Europe’s rearmament drive is sustaining 195,000 US defence jobs, Nato chief saysMark Rutte makes economic case for Donald Trump to remain committed to the alliance in FT interviewFinancial Times
MILITARYJun 30Nigeria, France deepen defence cooperation through strategic talksAccording to the agency, the enforcement is part of the state government’s commitment to environmental law and public health protection. The post Nigeria, France deepen defence cooperation through strategic talks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYJun 30UK Goes All - In On Modern Warfare : £5bn Drone and AI Investment to Counter Growing Global ThreatsThe UK plans a £5bn investment in drone and AI technology to modernize its warfare capabilities. This strategic move aims to address increasing global threats.ibtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
MILITARYJun 30Ukraine in talks with France on SCALP missile licence, defence minister saysUkraine’s defence minister hailed the talks as an important first step toward expanding the country’s production of critical weapons, amid Kyiv’s push to obtain a US licence for Patriot interceptors.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYJun 30UK’s Starmer announces 300-billion-pound defence investment planPlan includes more than 5 billion pounds for drones and autonomous systems over four years, Ministry of Defence says.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYJun 30How Lieutenant Colonel Dharam Singh helped save Poonch in 1948This article details the historical actions of Lieutenant Colonel Dharam Singh and his role in saving Poonch in 1948. It highlights a significant event in military history.moneycontrol.com · India
MILITARYJun 30Chokepoint Hormuz : Epic Fury and Italy Mediterranean Strategy | Center for International Maritime SecurityThe article discusses the strategic importance of the Chokepoint Hormuz and Italy's Mediterranean strategy. This highlights ongoing geopolitical and maritime security concerns in critical global waterways.cimsec.org · China
MILITARYJun 30UK to spend 'record' €348 billion on defence over next four years, PM Starmer saysThe announcement follows months of wrangling within the government over the resources required to modernise the UK's armed forces in the face of rising threats, including from Russia.EuroNews [en]