Sweden keeps jet fighter options open amid Franco-German tensions – POLITICO
Pål Jonson also confirmed Sweden plans to accelerate its military buildup, aiming to reach NATO’s new defense spending…
NATO allies cannot rely on America for their defense, warns US defense chief – POLITICO
The military alliance’s defense ministers are gathering in Brussels a few weeks before a high-stakes summit of NATO…
UK announces billions in fresh defense splurge amid worries about Russia – POLITICO
“We are being directly threatened by states with advanced military forces, so we must be ready to fight…
Nicușor Dan starts nightmare new job as president of Romania – POLITICO
“Dan’s analytical approach could prove valuable in these complex negotiations at a time when eastern Europe is becoming…
Merz says Ukraine ceasefire talks could drag on for months – POLITICO
While confirming Germany’s continued military support for Ukraine, Merz said his government was actively pushing for a diplomatic…
Plenković Invites UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Visit Croatia, Citing Strong Ties and Shared History
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković met with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Friday in Tirana, on…
France’s political parties divided over cash for defense – POLITICO
All European countries are massively ramping up defense spending, and all are facing similar issues on where to…
Trump is just what Europe’s defense needs – POLITICO
There were good reasons for this. After all, NATO’s mission is the collective security of the Euro-Atlantic area…
Pay for weapons to keep your freedom, warn Europe’s big five defense ministers – POLITICO
“It’s worth getting rid of bureaucratic barriers since there’s a war in Europe and you cannot treat [the]…
Moscow vows retaliation for Ukraine strikes with US-made missiles – POLITICO
Moscow threatened to retaliate after claiming to have downed eight U.S.-manufactured missiles fired from Ukraine toward Russia’s southwestern…
Slovakia profiting from war with Russian gas transit gambit, Kyiv charges – POLITICO
“We constantly ask for sanctions against the Russian nuclear industry,” the official said, granted anonymity to speak frankly…
Trump reportedly wants NATO members to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP – POLITICO
During his first term, Trump had already suggested that NATO members should boost their defense spending to 4…