Defense budget boost will be ‘painful’ for UK, former NATO chief warns – POLITICO
The strategic defense review led by Robertson recommended that Britain move to “warfighting readiness” — but many questioned…
US’s Israel envoy pushes back against criticism of Gaza takeover plan – POLITICO
The Israeli plan, approved early Friday by the government’s security cabinet, involves disarming Hamas, returning all hostages, demilitarizing…
Swiss lawmakers turn against F-35 deal after Trump’s tariff bombshell – POLITICO
Switzerland opted in 2021 for the F-35s over France’s Dassault Rafale, reportedly upsetting French President Emmanuel Macron. Domestically,…
Air Force yanks retirement from a dozen trans members
Trump reinstates trans military ban, pauses all gender-affirming care The Pentagon reinstated restrictions on transgender recruits joining the…
Former Eurosceptic Denmark assumes new leadership role of EU
Denmark has assumed the “top job” in the EU, taking over the presidency of the 27-strong bloc for…
Moscow warns of ‘provocations’ ahead of Putin-Trump meeting – POLITICO
Dmitriev did not name the countries, though he made the comments in response to a post on X…
Ukraine pulls civilians back from parts of endangered Kherson – POLITICO
The bridge attack prompted fears that Russians are planning to retake Kherson. Russia seized the city of 300,000…
Germany halts Gaza-related arms exports to Israel over expanded offensive – POLITICO
Germany has long emphasized Israel’s right to self-defense and reiterated Friday that “the disarmament of Hamas is essential.”…
Spain scraps plans to buy F-35 fighter jets – POLITICO
Spain’s decision would be a major setback for planemaker Lockheed Martin, as Madrid issued a non-binding request for…
Spain’s Aircraft Carrier Will Suffer with No F-35 Stealth Fighter
PUBLISHED on August 6, 2025, 18:54 – Key Points and Summary – Spain has formally abandoned plans to…