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The Latest Breaking News on NATO

Who is Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary replacing John Healey?

Ex-paratrooper described by colleagues as straight shooter has long seemed destined for role but may not get long

The Guardian - UK

Russia will be ready to attack Nato in three years, says German army chief

European defence chiefs have consistently warned that Putin is a threat to Europe

The Independent UK

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

NATO’s top military officer is considering new plans to defend Europe if Russia attacks

The Independent UK

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As John Healey goes, the political vultures circle Starmer. And so continues our history of PM-icide

A small, eccentric electorate gets to oust the UK’s leaders and then chooses largely inadequate replacements. It’s an absurd process and we’re locked into it again, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming

John Healey’s complaint is that Starmer sat on this problem for months before making a derisory offer

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on John Healey: the defence secretary’s resignation undermines Labour as well as Keir Starmer

Editorial: The party stalwart’s blistering attack is not just a problem for the prime minister – it makes the task of a successor far harder

The Guardian - UK

The UK defence minister’s shock resignation is a warning for all of Europe

John Healey is right about the risk of wars. But it has become politically treacherous for Nato leaders to borrow for defence, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor

The Guardian - UK

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John Healey quitting defence puts a time bomb under No 10. He is a loyalist: this is no ordinary departure

He served through the eras of Blair, Brown, Miliband and Corbyn in a party that knows and respects him. It will matter that even his patience has run out, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

UK defence minister John Healey quits, says PM Starmer's plans fail to 'defend' country

In a surprising move on Thursday, UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced his resignation, pointing to inadequate government funding for defence amid escalating global tensions. He stressed the critical need for enhanced resource allocation to maintain military readiness, particularly against the backdrop of intelligence suggesting a potential Russian attack on…

The Times of India

Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full

In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Mr Healey said the Prime Minister had been ‘unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats’

Evening Standard

Poland prepares to stand its ground with massive new civil defence programme

As it races to become NATO’s frontline fortress against Russia, Poland has launched large-scale civilian courses teaching survival skills during times of crisis. The programme is intended to help bridge the gap between the military and society while psychologically preparing civilians for war.

France 24

Only 11% of Europeans view the US as an ally, survey finds

Support for Washington has fallen to a historic low and many Europeans doubt the US would come to their defence

The Independent UK

Minister accused of ‘hiding’ defence spending plans to avoid scrutiny

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out tax hikes to fund defence spending

The Government’s defence investment plan is due to be published ahead of the Nato summit in Turkey, which begins on July 7.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests

Exclusive: poll across 15 countries finds ‘deep mistrust’, with majority doubting US would come to their aid in an attack

Evening Standard

Some political parties don’t believe in defence, claims Robertson

The former Nato chief said there was ‘animosity’ directed towards the armed forces.

France 24

Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme

France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring…

The Guardian - UK

France and Germany abandon joint project to build European fighter jet

Paris and Berlin conclude firms involved unable to agree on way forward in blow to Europe’s common defence push

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Radio France Internationale

French NATO jets destroy mystery drone over Latvia as Ukraine war intensifies

French NATO fighter jets stationed in the Baltic region shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking a rare interception under the alliance’s Baltic Air Policing mission. It follows a series of similar incidents linked to the war in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv step up…

France 24

French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova

A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones straying into the airspace of Russia's…

AAP

Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo

The ruling party of Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election

AAP

Kosovo voters return to the polls after parties fail to agree on a new president

Kosovo has held an early parliamentary election

The Guardian - UK

Delays to defence investment plan have damaged UK’s credibility, say MPs

Committee calls for apology from government amid reports navy’s hunter-killer submarines are all docked

AAP

Kosovo voters head to polls for third time in 18 months

Voters in Kosovo are returning to the polls for an early parliamentary election after the parties failed to agree on a new president.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Parliament named 'prioritised partner' by Nordic Council president

VILLE Väyrynen, a Finnish MP who is currently the Nordic Council president, is presiding over an international body at a crossroads

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