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Sweden plans largest military buildup since the Cold War amid Russia threat and uncertain US-EU ties

Sweden’s prime minister says his government wants to ramp up defense spending to a target of 3.5% of the Nordic country’sgross domestic product, marking its largest military buildup since the Cold War

The Independent UK

Sweden To Boost Defence Spending $30 Bn Over A Decade

Sweden will increase defence spending by about 300 billion kronor ($30 billion) over the next decade, the prime minister said Wednesday, calling it the nation's biggest rearmament push since the Cold War.

International Business Times

EU tells 450 million people to stockpile 72 hours of supplies amid risk of war

People are urged to gather food, water, medicine and torches to prepare for potential crises

The Independent UK

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Change in itinerary for US Vice President JD Vance brings cautious relief for Greenland and Denmark

Greenland and Denmark appear cautiously relieved by the news that U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife are changing their itinerary for their visit to Greenland Friday

The Independent UK

On US Visit, Estonia Warns Of Putin 'Upper Hand' Through Talks

Estonia's top diplomat said that Russia has gained an upper hand after President Donald Trump initiated talks to end the Ukraine war and suggested the United States consider a time limit if no progress.

International Business Times

In defiance of Donald Trump, is a European ‘security council’ emerging?

With the US threatening unilateral withdrawal, even from the top Nato military post, five European nations must fill the vacuum

The Guardian - UK

The challenges facing Rachel Reeves are clear – and painful

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: All the signs are that the reforms to the NHS, social security and the civil service are only the beginning of a longer, and inevitably more painful, process of change

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France's Dassault says stepping up Rafale warplane output

France's Dassault Aviation is looking to ramp up production of its Rafale combat planes, its CEO said on Sunday, after President Emmanuel Macron said the country would increase orders.

Radio France Internationale

ReArm Europe? EU Re-thinks Name After Objections

The EU may be scrambling to boost its defences in the face of Russia and unpredictable US President Donald Trump -- but low-spending Spain and Italy insist Brussels avoids saying "rearm".

International Business Times

William rides in tank on visit to British troops helping defend Estonia

He toured a military base in Tapa, northern Estonia, which is about 100 miles from the border with Russia.

Evening Standard

Europe working on plan to replace US in NATO in five to 10 years: Report

NATO members seek to avoid possible chaos should the US declare its withdrawal from the transatlantic military bloc.

Al Jazeera

Putin will breach peace deal unless it is defended, Starmer says

The Prime Minister said he was ‘certain’ the Russian president would flout the terms of a truce unless security arrangements were in place.

Evening Standard

Next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines ‘a commitment to defence’

The Prime Minister attended a keel-laying ceremony in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, for the first of the Dreadnought class of submarines.

Evening Standard

Estonia’s president keen to keep UK troops amid Ukraine peacekeeping planning

The head of state made his views known as the Prince of Wales visited the Baltic nation.

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International Business Times

As Russia Looms, EU Defence Plans Fail To Quell Joint Borrowing Calls

EU leaders on Thursday broadly welcomed a blueprint from Brussels to help ramp up defence spending to face Russia -- but a raft of countries pressed to go further and deploy joint borrowing.

Evening Standard

William meets Estonian president as UK aims to bolster ties with Baltic nation

The soft power of the royal family is being deployed to reaffirm the UK’s relationship with its allies amid growing concern around Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Military chiefs gather in UK to discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force

Dozens of military chiefs from countries keen to help protect an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will meet in Britain on Thursday to discuss planning for a peacekeeping force.

Evening Standard

William to meet Estonia’s president at start of two-day visit to Baltic state

The Prince of Wales will tour the Baltic state on Thursday and Friday mainly in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment.

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Evening Standard

Reeves should bend fiscal rules and borrow to fund defence, says Labour grandee

The current military threat in Europe demands Britain and its allies do whatever is needed to restore security, said Lord Hain.

The Independent UK

Canada in talks with the EU to reduce US defense reliance: AP source

A senior Canadian government official says Canada is in discussions with the European Union to join a EU drive to break its security dependency on the United States

The Conversation

European defence spending: three technical reasons for political cooperation

How much would it really cost the European Union to defend itself against aggression? In the immediate term, that question, of course makes us think of Russia, but we can no longer exclude multiple other possibilities, including the potential need to defend territory – say, Greenland – from a former…

The Independent UK

EU signals a new drive to buy European weapons and break its security dependency on the US

The European Union is on a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States

International Business Times

Kosovo Inn Serves Up Peace And Love, One Bite At A Time

The scene is nearly unimaginable in Kosovo -- Serbs, Albanians, NATO peacekeepers and European diplomats all in one room chatting and feasting.

International Business Times

Rocked By Trump, EU Seeks To Kickstart Defence Push

The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections.

The Independent UK

Why Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to US-made fighter jets

Questions are mounting over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry are still a wise strategic choice

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