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Switzerland expands NATO ammunition cooperation while reaffirming neutrality

Switzerland has announced that it will continue expanding its cooperation with NATO's Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) while reaffirming its longstanding commitment to military neutrality. The move reflects the country's effort to strengthen defense procurement without altering its traditional......

UK to strengthen NATO presence with expanded military deployment in Estonia

The United Kingdom will significantly strengthen its military presence in Estonia from 2027 by increasing troop numbers and replacing its current armored battlegroup with a newly designed Mobile Anti-Armor Force, reflecting lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and NATO’s evolving defense strategy. The......

Baltic leaders warn of potential Russian sabotage targeting critical infrastructure

Lithuanian and Latvian leaders have issued a renewed warning over what they describe as an increasing risk of Russian-sponsored sabotage against critical infrastructure in the Baltic region and Poland, citing intelligence assessments shared among NATO allies. The statements underscore growing security......

Moody’s warns higher European defense spending could pressure sovereign credit ratings

Moody’s has warned that Europe’s growing responsibility for its own security could place additional pressure on the sovereign credit ratings of several European countries as governments increase defense spending in the coming years. The credit rating agency said the evolving security landscape......

Macron urges Europe to reject fragmented defence strategies amid rising security challenges

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European nations to strengthen defence cooperation, arguing that separate national military strategies would undermine the continent’s ability to respond effectively to growing security challenges. Speaking during his traditional address to the French......

Turkey weighs participation in Canada-led global defence bank after NATO summit

Turkey is continuing to evaluate whether to join the newly proposed Defence Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a multinational initiative spearheaded by Canada to strengthen defence financing and security cooperation among partner countries. Defence ministry sources said Ankara has not yet reached......

Russian missile strike injures eleven in Kyiv as Ukraine faces escalating air attacks

At least 11 people, including a child, were injured after a fresh Russian missile strike targeted Kyiv overnight, intensifying pressure on Ukraine's air defence network as Moscow continues to deploy increasingly sophisticated long-range weapons. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the......

Turkey seeks swift progress on lifting US sanctions and F-35 fighter jet deal

Turkey said it expects rapid progress toward the removal of remaining US sanctions and the revival of its ambition to acquire F-35 fighter jets, as Ankara seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with Washington following renewed diplomatic engagement between the two NATO allies. Turkish Foreign Minister......

Germany to acquire U.S. Tomahawk missiles in major boost to NATO defense posture

Germany has reached an agreement with the United States to acquire Tomahawk cruise missiles and deploy them on German territory, marking a significant step in Berlin's efforts to strengthen its long-range military capabilities and reinforce NATO's collective defense. German Chancellor Friedrich......