NATO says all allies to meet 2% defense-spending target this year
Including the U.S., the alliance is expected to spend around US$1.6 trillion on defense in 2025, up from $1.45 trillion in 2024.
Europe
Israeli defense ministry withdraws from major UK arms exhibition
Israeli defense companies still plan to come to the DSEI defense show in London in September.
Russian attack includes strikes on center of Kyiv, killing at least 19
Russia launched a major air attack early Thursday on Kyiv that included a rare strike on the city center, killing at least 19 people and wounding 48.
Saab develops drone-killing missile in scramble for low-cost counters
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine kicked off a drone-innovation race, with both sides now deploying thousands of drones daily that often cost less than $1,000.
Britain expands training program for Ukraine forces
Ukrainian forces will receive additional training from the British military as part of the expansion of the United Kingdom-led Interflex warfare program.
Canada shortlists German, South Korean yards for massive sub program
The new Canadian boats will be expected to operate in the Arctic under ice for weeks at a time as well as in demanding conditions on Canada’s other coasts.
Denmark summons US envoy over report of Greenland influence operations
Denmark, a NATO ally of the U.S., and Greenland have said the island is not for sale and condemned reports of the U.S. gathering intelligence there.
Finland seeks demining robots amid exploding focus on combat robotics
Manufacturers of unmanned ground vehicles have seen new contracts mushroom within and outside of Europe.
Norway to help Germany pay for Patriot air-defense systems for Ukraine
Germany will provide Ukraine two complete Patriot systems from its inventory, and Norway will help pay for their replacement.
Limited options may force Europe to pay US for security in Ukraine
Trump's transactional diplomacy could involve Europe paying up to $90 billion to ensure U.S. assistance to avoid another Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Israeli companies blocked from joining Netherlands defense exhibit
The ban marks the second European defense exhibition that has taken actions to restrict Israeli companies amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
NATO defense chiefs to hold meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine
NATO defense chiefs will hold a virtual meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as part of efforts to end Russia's war on its neighbor.
NATO beware: Drones can’t replace tanks, experts warn
Rather than exploiting Russia’s weaknesses, a drone-centric NATO could be playing to Russia’s strengths, some experts warn.
Trump offers assurances that US troops won’t be sent to defend Ukraine
Trump is now offering assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility Monday.
After meetings on Russia-Ukraine war, major obstacles to peace remain
There was little concrete progress Monday on the obstacles to ending the war — a deadlock that likely favors Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What to know about Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump
Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia, Belarus to hold joint military drill next month
The "Zapad-2025" joint military exercise is expected to involve Russia-made hypersonic missiles and the simulated use of nuclear weapons.
