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France Deploys Naval Forces To Middle East To Support Europe’s Hormuz Policy Pivot

France has decided to bolster its naval forces in the Persian Gulf to secure navigation in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, which handles about 20% of global oil and gas supplies.

Benzinga

Russia planning armed incursion into Poland to test Nato's response: Report

Russia could be preparing a limited military incursion into Poland to test Nato's willingness to respond, according to claims reported by the Daily Mail, citing Polish media and sources close to Poland's leadership. The reported scenario would involve a small-scale provocation rather than a full-scale invasion, with the aim of…

The Times of India

Nato set to declare Russia a 'long-term threat' amid Putin's fresh assault on Ukraine: Report

Nato leaders are expected to formally label Russia a "long-term threat" to Euro-Atlantic security at next week's summit in Ankara, as Moscow intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin insists the war will continue until the Kremlin's objectives are achieved.

The Times of India

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NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment

NATO’s top commander says European allies have mostly filled gaps left by the U.S. reducing its military contributions to the organization's crisis plans

The Independent UK

Voices: National security will be a major issue for our next PM – so they have to protect UK aid spending

COMMENT: The new prime minister should assess the real-world impact of taking 40 per cent out of our development budget – and rule out further cuts until we know what damage is being done, writes Lord Paul Boateng

The Independent UK

Russia plotting attack on Poland to test Nato’s resolve, US claims

Vladimir Putin could use an attack on Nato as a bargaining chip for the war in Ukraine, sources told Polish media

The Independent UK

‘Ridiculous’ for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit

President says Washington’s relationship with Nato is ‘not reciprocal’ and ‘they were not there for us’ in Iran war

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Beyond Uncle Sam? Trump's Nato rift fuels Canada's 10-nation global defence bank push

Canada is seeking to unveil a new multinational defence lender at next week's NATO summit in Turkey, in what could become one of the most significant efforts yet to reshape how allied nations fund their security without relying solely on the United States.

The Times of India

Eye on Russia: Lithuania moves to scrap nuclear weapons ban as 'geopolitical situation getting worse'

Lithuania is considering removing a constitutional provision that prohibits the deployment of weapons of mass destruction on its territory, following remarks by the country's incoming prime minister who argued the restriction limits the country's ability to fully benefit from NATO's defence capabilities.

The Times of India

Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says

Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations

The Independent UK

Russia ‘mounted drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over 18 months’

Researchers say Moscow acted with ‘substantial impunity’ in 144 incidents, including over RAF Lakenheath

The Guardian - UK

There is no immediate military threat to Britain. We should spend less on defence

Parliament, media and thinktanks are united in their view that more military spending is still not enough. But sacrificing domestic projects to pay for it is indefensible, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Trump wants Nato allies to spend 5% of GDP on defence related measures

Matthew Whitaker, the US Ambassador to NATO, recently shared President Trump's ambitious target for all NATO allies to allocate 5% of their GDP towards defense by the Ankara summit. He pointed out significant spending gaps, especially with Spain, and underscored the urgency for European nations to enhance their assistance to…

The Times of India

Germany Seeks US Collaboration to Build Tomahawk, Patriot Missiles at Home in Major Defense Push: Report

Germany has reportedly requested that the U.S. allow an increase in the production of American weapons on German soil.

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Keir Starmer suggests Andy Burnham borrow billions for defence

Prime minister has said his successor in No 10 should use fiscal headroom to fund a £4.7bn gap in defence spending

The Guardian - UK

Badenoch urges Burnham to condemn defence investment plan as No 10 says funding is ‘credible’ – as it happened

Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projects

The Independent UK

Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summit

Turkey is implementing extensive security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying thousands of police and banning public gatherings

Radio France Internationale

Ireland takes over EU presidency with French naval help on security

Ireland takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on Wednesday with French and British military assets expected to help protect a six-month programme of high-level meetings, as Dublin prepares for what security officials describe as an unusually demanding operation.

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The Guardian - UK

Britain has finally grasped the nettle on defence, but tough choices lie ahead

The new PM must balance the security budget and other urgent spending priorities, with little room for manoeuvre

The Independent UK

Voices: Keir Starmer could have left a far prouder defence legacy than this

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The widely-criticised Defence Investment Plan may be a small step in the right direction, but is underfunded, overdue, and thus a strange reflection on the priorities of a prime minister who claimed to put deterring Britain’s enemies first

The Independent UK

Erdogan rejects Israel’s Armenian genocide move, points to Gaza deaths

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed an Israeli proposal to recognize the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s delayed defence investment swansong satisfies absolutely no one

The Dip couldn’t be more Keir if it tried: the military, the allies and probably not even Keir himself were happy

The Independent UK

U.S. envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran amid tensions following weekend attacks

U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for meetings with mediators working to negotiate an end to the war with Iran

The Times of India

Turkey backs NATO's future, says US wants burden-sharing, not an exit

NATO is adapting to a rapidly changing security environment rather than facing a crisis, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler has said ahead of the alliance's summit in Ankara next week, while stressing that the United States has no intention of withdrawing from NATO despite pressing European allies to shoulder a…

The Independent UK

Britain sets out a plan for future defense with a focus on drones and a fight over money

Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones

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