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The biggest and smallest spenders in NATO

Donald Trump complains that some European countries are not pulling their financial weight in NATO, euronews has been looking at who spends what on the Alliance

United Kingdom

UK defence spend 'far too low' to counter Russia, MPs warn

The UK’s defence spending is “far too low” to combat threats facing the country, MPs warned on Monday.

Europe News

EU round-up from Strasbourg

New defence fund, Rutte lays out EU vision, drone rules approved

Poland

Poland’s €1.7 billion bid for permanent US base to combat ‘Russian int

There are already US forces in Poland on a rotational basis but recent Russian actions mean a permanent presence is now necessary, according to a proposal by the country’s defence ministry.

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Sweden

Sweden distributes 'be prepared for war' leaflets to homes

Amidst heightened geopolitical tension in the region, Sweden has revived its defence pamphlets in case an attack hits the Nordic country.

World News

Which three EU nations met Nato spending goals in 2016?

Nato wants its members to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence: not many European countries manage.

Bulgaria

EU ministers in talks over possible new defence body

Ministers talked about the European Intervention Initiative which would be separate from other EU defence initiatives and also allow the UK to take part after Brexit.

World News

Euroviews. US-EU divisions encouraging Iran's 'bloody' adventurism | View

Cooperation and determination between Europe and the US may save the Iran nuclear deal, but it will take more to end Tehran’s meddling in the region.

World News

NATO military spending continues to dwarf that of Russia

Figures from NATO and the research institute SIPRI show Russia spent less on defence spending in 2017, while NATO expenditure rose for the third consecutive year.

Turkey

Erdogan refuses to back down over Russian anti-aircraft missiles

Turkey and Russia make strong show of unity at joint meeting.

Russia

Euroviews. Is the West too soft on Putin? | View

A gloves-off approach to the Russian leader might be what Europe and its allies need to defend Western values and interests, writes the Centre for European Reform's Ian Bond.

World News

Taliban factions interested in pursuing peace talks, says Mattis

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says sections of Taliban are open to talks with Afghan government during inpromptu trip to the country.

USA

Trump touts plans for US military parade

Impressed by France's Bastille Day celebrations the US president now wants his own show

USA

US missile defence test fails off Hawaii, officials say

The test of the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor missile was conducted at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai.

Romania

After 22 years, Romania's navy is aiming beneath the waves again

Defence minister announces plans for locally-built submersible.

United Kingdom

Stark choice for Britain: invest in army or face Russian attack

The UK has a black hole in its defence budget whilst the Russia is developing "eye-watering" military capabilities. In a rare political intervention, Britain's army chief has called for additional defence funding.

France

'Turkey is worn out with waiting for EU accession' - Erdogan

Emmanuel Macron warned Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the rule of law and ruled out progress in Turkey's EU membership bid as the French president hosted his Turkish counterpart in Paris.

United Kingdom

Royal Navy's pride & joy springs leak on sea trials

Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, the largest-ever British-built warship, only commissioned by HM The Queen a month ago.

USA

Revealed: the US’ secret programme to probe UFOs

The Pentagon has admitted for the first time that a multi-million euro project to probe unidentified flying objects existed for at least five years.

World News

Global arms sales rise for first time in five years

US companies supply more than half of the world's weapons.