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Germany's Weber supports Macron’s call for European nuclear deterrent

With fears over NATO’s credibility, the idea of a homegrown alternative is playing into Germany’s domestic political debate.

Space

How NATO plans to defend space without its own satellites

There's a tremendous amount of things we lose if we lose access to space, said Lieutenant General David Julazadeh.

Business

Spanish defence firm Indra sees first quarter profits surge 40%

The company also saw good progress in implementing its strategic plan, as well as increased growth in its key defence and Minsait branches.

Russia

The Kremlin announces nuclear weapons drills on Putin's orders

The move comes after an acrimonious exchange with senior Western officials, labelled by Moscow as 'provocative threats'.

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Russia blames 'hostile' Baltic countries for split in relations

Moscow vowed to respond to what it called confrontational actions by Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia with asymmetric measures.

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NATO sounds alarm over 'hostile' Russian activity across Europe

The US-led alliance said it was concerned by Moscow's "hybrid activity" in Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the UK.

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Ukraine's ‘Harry Potter Castle’ hit in Russian missile attack

Ukrainian authorities called Moscow's strike on the architectural landmark in Odesa a "war crime".

Ukraine

NATO chief slams slow delivery of arms for Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg promised Kyiv more military support was on its way.

Libya

Euroviews. A weak, Kremlin-influenced Libya is a threat to NATO and EU security

Russia's pursuit of a naval presence in Libya's eastern region, likely to culminate into a base for its nuclear submarines, provides Moscow with more than just a strategic outpost looking towards the entire EU, Hafed Al-Ghwell writes.

Poland

Polish and Lithuanian leaders oversee military drills along border

The Suwalki Gap at the border between Poland and Lithuania is considered a threat as it is also a land corridor between Belarus and Russia’s Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad.

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Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish FM says

Poland’s foreign minister, Radek Sikorski, also told parliament that NATO needs to upgrade its defences.

United Kingdom

UK to ramp up defence spending by decade's end - Sunak

Announcement comes even as Britain's strained public services struggle after years of government spending cuts.

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Military spending in Europe higher than at end of Cold War

Defence and security outlay across Europe increased by 16% from 2022 to 2023, with Poland more than doubling its arms budget since 2014.

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NATO chief urges allies to give air defence systems to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg pressed member countries to give air defence systems to Ukraine, saying it's an investment in our own security."

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Prague Rally Urges NATO to Close Ukrainian Airspace

Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss increased support for Ukraine.

France

Journalists given rare access to French nuclear-powered sub

Built in the 1980s, the submarine is being phased out from the French navy in favour of newer models.

Lithuania

First German troops arrive in Lithuania

A permanent presence of around 4,800 soldiers is planned due to the changing security situation in Europe.

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Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending

Earlier this month, oil-rich Norway said it wants to increase the number of conscripted soldiers from 9,000 to 13,500 by 2036.

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State of the Union: NATO's birthday and corruption in Europe

In this edition of State of the Union, we look at NATO celebrating its 75th anniversary against the backdrop of growing Russian hybrid warfare. Another topic is corruption in Europe - did politicians learn their lesson?

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US Secretary of State Blinken: 'Ukraine will become member of NATO'

A summit to mark the alliance's birthday doubled as a renewed effort to keep members on board with aid for Ukraine.