Stories tagged “Nato.”
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The Royal Navy has increased its monitoring of Russian vessels by 25% in July, deploying patrol ships and helicopters to shadow warships in the Dover Strait and North Sea.
Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has called for Islamic countries to set aside their differences and form a military alliance along the lines of Nato. He said the agreement signed in Mecca should not remain an 'exclusive club' and should be expanded to include other…
A drone exploded in Bulgaria near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, and unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles have entered European territory, raising concerns of Russian escalation due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Nato is working to get Ukraine the air defences it “urgently needs”, its secretary general has said, after Kyiv failed to shoot down a single Russian missile in an attack on Wednesday, and as Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was seeking to significantly boost missil…
How Canada can gear up for the Arctic ‘Great Game’
Canada is boosting its defense spending to modernize its fleet and strengthen its security posture, with a focus on the Arctic region. Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the country's commitment to meeting NATO's target of investing 5% of GDP in defense by 2035.
Baltic startups take aim at deterring Russia on NATO’s eastern flank
Startups in the Baltic region are working to enhance the region's defensive capabilities, particularly in the face of hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus. One such startup, Pdkinematics, builds precision guidance systems for drones that can strike targets even when GPS…
Poland summoned the Russian ambassador on Friday and handed him a protest note after a Russian missile landed on Polish territory, a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Warsaw confirmed on Friday that the projectile, which came down in eastern Poland on Thursday, was a Ru…
Romania has been hit by multiple drone attacks, with the government deciding to take action against Russia. The country has scrambled fighter jets to intercept and destroy the drones, with the first successful intercept happening on Friday. The government has also summone…
Rift deepens as US delegation walks out of UN over French criticism of Trump
US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting after French criticism of the Trump administration's human rights record and support for UN human rights chief Volker Turk's reappointment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss ways for Ukraine to produce its own powerful weapons and increase cooperation.
Romania has summoned Russia's ambassador after shooting down three drones in as many days. The incidents follow repeated airspace violations by Russia, which has been waging war on Ukraine since 2022.
No Breakthrough as Top U.S. and Russian Diplomats Meet Over Ukraine
U.S. President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the NATO summit, while the U.S. and Ukraine sign a landmark drone cooperation agreement. Meanwhile, the EU drops sanctions on Lukoil founder and Russian Patriarch.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
Japan's government has revealed a hint of its new defense spending target in its fiscal blueprint, referencing goals announced by NATO and two other US allies. The target is expected to be outlined in the country's three key national security documents by the end of the y…
Trump and Sánchez Temporarily Set Aside Differences During the Final of the World Cup
US President Donald Trump hosted the final of the 2026 World Cup at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Spain and Argentina played. Trump was accompanied by some world leaders with whom he has had tense relationships, including Spanish President Pedro Sánchez. The tw…
How Europe Prepares for the Worst. With NATO General Laubenthal
NATO General Markus Laubenthal discusses the alliance's preparations for the worst-case scenario, including the development of new surveillance systems and the need for Europe to be able to produce systems like Patriot missiles in license.
Outgoing PM Keir Starmer has joked about cookery classes and cutting hedges after he stands down as prime minister. His allies say he is likely to end up doing something on the international stage, where he has garnered respect from fellow leaders.
The U.S. has quietly withdrawn its troops from some of the most vulnerable areas in Eastern Europe, sparking worries that a Kremlin increasingly humiliated by Ukraine's long-range drone and missile strikes might be tempted to lash out.
Bulgaria has no place in Coalition of the Willing backing Ukraine, says PM
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that his country has no place in the Coalition of the Willing backing Ukraine, citing the prolongation of the conflict through military means as a solution. He emphasized Bulgaria's commitment to NATO and EU decision-making, whi…
Europeans to partner with Kyiv on homegrown missile defense
Nine European countries agreed to back Ukraine's effort to develop a domestic missile defense system, reducing reliance on U.S. technology. The system, called Project Freyja, is designed to integrate with existing NATO-standard radars and command posts.
Tributes poured in for Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who died after a brief and sudden illness. Graham, a four-term senator and outspoken foreign policy hawk, was 71. He passed away Saturday evening, his office announced.
Despite Donald Trump's criticism, NATO remains a vital alliance between the US and Europe, with 80,000 US troops stationed in Europe and European members increasing defense spending.
Georgia's government is facing accusations of international isolation after not being invited to the NATO summit in Turkey, the first time a key partner has been excluded from the alliance's agenda.
The Nato summit held in Ankara this week was a gathering of an alliance under profound and irreversible strain. The fissures running through Nato have never been deeper, with the US and Israel launching a unilateral war on Iran without consulting European allies. The conf…
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed hope that the country will soon achieve a result on lifting U.S. sanctions and purchasing F-35 fighter jets. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian S-400 defense missile systems.
The United States is poised to lift sanctions on Turkey and potentially restore its participation in the F-35 stealth jet program, seven years after Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems led to its expulsion.
Tensions between the US and Iran remain high as the two nations clash over maritime control in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has published a response criticizing a NATO meeting as 'baseless and politically motivated', while the US Central Command denied Iran's statements.
Iran has criticized Nato talks on navigating the Hormuz Strait, calling the meeting 'baseless and politically motivated'. The country emphasized its role in maintaining maritime security and guaranteeing freedom of navigation in the waterway and Persian Gulf.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte attends a press conference during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8. The summit saw a positive note from U.S. President Donald Trump, but the alliance faces an uncertain future.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented engraved revolvers to Nato leaders, including six live bullets. Security concerns arose.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan handed each NATO leader a vintage revolver, along with live ammunition, as a farewell gift during the recent summit in Ankara. The revolvers were engraved with the recipient's name and presented in a wooden display box featuring the …