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Starmer to propose joint European defense initiative at Munich conference

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to use the Munich Security Conference this weekend to advocate for a new multinational defense initiative among Western allies aimed at coordinating joint weapons procurement and lowering the costs of rearmament, according to the Financial Times. Starmer is......

After the Greenland saga, NATO moves to prevent another crisis

With tensions over Greenland now easing, NATO allies are working to prevent another transatlantic crisis by reinforcing Europe’s role within the Alliance. The bloc this week unveiled a new Arctic security mission, a move widely seen as an effort to address past U.S. concerns and strengthen collective......

EU ambassadors approve 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine

EU ambassadors reached agreement Wednesday on the legal framework for a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. The deal, finalized in a closed-door Brussels meeting, clears a major hurdle for fund transfers starting in April. This marks the bloc's largest single financial commitment to Ukraine since Russia's......

Polish and Finnish presidents emphasize US alliance and higher defense spending

The presidents of Poland and Finland have reaffirmed the importance of the United States as a strategic ally while highlighting a significant rise in defense spending across Europe, amid growing regional security challenges. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Polish President Karol Nawrocki......

Trump eyes Canada Arctic defenses for cooperation boost

President Donald Trump has sharpened focus on perceived gaps in Canada's Arctic defenses, voicing private concerns to advisors over recent weeks about vulnerabilities to Russian and Chinese threats along its northern border, NBC News reports. This renewed scrutiny hits as the Trump administration......

Taiwan's president urges opposition to pass $40 billion defense budget

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivered a firm New Year's address, vowing to safeguard the island's sovereignty and bolster military capabilities in response to China's largest-ever drills encircling the self-governing democracy. Speaking from the Presidential Office in Taipei, he emphasized......

NATO faces resilience gap amid rising threats from Russia

The head of NATO’s Allied Maritime Command has warned that the alliance lacks the long-term endurance required to sustain a drawn-out conflict with Russia, despite remaining militarily superior. Vice Admiral Mike Utley said Western militaries must prepare for the most complex security environment......

Germany accelerates military buildup amid rising tensions with Russia

Germany is entering a new era of defense transformation as it embarks on its most ambitious military buildup since the end of World War II. The government’s goal is to strengthen national security and reinforce Europe’s defensive posture in response to growing concerns over Russia’s......

Germany emerges as key NATO ally amid record defense spending commitments

Germany is rapidly reshaping its defense strategy, signaling a decisive break from decades of post-Cold War restraint. The government aims to reach 3.5% of GDP in defense spending by 2029, positioning the country among NATO’s most committed members as the alliance sets historic new military investment......