European next-gen fighter jet faces ‘moment of truth’ in coming months – POLITICO
The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) was launched in 2017 by President Emmanuel Macron and then-Chancellor Angela Merkel,…
Western defence ministers meet to discuss providing Ukraine with weapons
ADVERTISEMENT Members of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), chaired by the UK and Germany, are meeting Monday…
Europeans pledge more air defense for Ukraine – POLITICO
Earlier in July, Trump gave Putin 50 days to reach a ceasefire or face economic sanctions. The U.S.…
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs over Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline…
Trump flags ‘bit of a problem’ with Putin ahead of big announcement on Ukraine – POLITICO
“A turning point regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine is coming,” said Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is…
Merz to visit UK this month to sign Anglo-German treaty – POLITICO
Starmer’s team has been courting closer relations with Berlin since they were in opposition, particularly on defense and…
Involve young people in reshaping military service – POLITICO
But it’s a gamble. What if enough young Germans don’t accept the offer of military service the way…
Trump showing up at NATO summit is already ‘a success,’ says German general – POLITICO
The real action during the summit will be on defense budgets. Secretary-General Mark Rutte has already telegraphed a…
Russian dictator warns Germany – Baltic News Network
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Germany that the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would be considered…
Germany’s conservatives eye return to compulsory military service – POLITICO
Falko Droßmann, the SPD’s defense policy spokesperson in parliament, argued that the current debate is “completely missing the…