How Poland straddles a trans-Atlantic defense divide
"Every country, including Poland, has the right and obligation to very honestly and precisely evaluate what is in our interest," said Prime Minister Tusk.
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NATO to ask allies for 30% capability boost, top commander says
“We’re at a moment in time where everything is important, we’re lacking everything, and so we have to be quite astute,” said French Adm. Pierre Vandier.
Putin says he supports US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the terms of the ceasefire need to be worked out, including a mechanism to control possible breaches of the truce.
Turkish submarine test-fires ‘Atmaca’ anti-ship missile
A critical aspect of the test was the submarine’s ability to launch the canister from its torpedo tubes.
US, allies rush to refit their big guns with GPS protections
Russian jamming and spoofing had previously rendered some Western weapons ineffective in Ukraine.
Poland’s president calls on US to place nuclear weapons in his country
It's the latest indication that the frontline NATO nation is increasingly considering nuclear protection as fears of Russia grow.
Europe’s top defense ministers back Ukraine, won’t promise troops
Europe’s top defense leaders vowed ongoing support for Ukraine in case of a ceasefire deal with Russia, but stopped short of promising boots on the ground.
US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls ceasefire proposal
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said it’s important not to “get ahead” of the question of responding to the ceasefire, which was proposed by Washington.
EU to upgrade GPS systems as Russian jamming efforts spark response
GPS signal jamming has become a significant concern in recent years, particularly in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
F-35 partners fully committed to program, Dutch defense minister says
Some European researchers and lawmakers expressed concern in recent weeks that America might block allies from using their F-35s.
US agrees to resume military aid, intel sharing with Ukraine
The U.S. and Ukraine agreed to an “immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire,” which could be extended but first hinges on Russia’s acceptance.
Germany’s military build up continues, but personnel shortages remain
The report outlined the European power’s more assertive foreign military involvement, including its navy’s first-ever shots fired in a combat situation.
Man arrested in cargo ship crash with tanker carrying US military fuel
U.K. police have opened a criminal investigation into a collision between two ships in the North Sea and have arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter.
Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia
The talks come after President Trump paused U.S. military aid to Ukraine last week, along with some intelligence sharing.
Cargo ship hits tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military
The collision set both vessels ablaze and sent fuel pouring into the North Sea.
Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops
According to a pro-Kremlin blogger, Russian operatives walked about 9 miles inside the pipeline that Moscow had until recently used to send gas to Europe.
Defense companies jack up Germany’s auto industry to make weapons fast
To overcome production bottlenecks, the argument goes, why not repurpose manufacturing capabilities of Germany’s famed, but ailing, automobile sector?
