Trump with NATO ‘all the way’ on Article 5 as leaders gather at summit President Donald Trump previously said the US commitment to mutual defence guarantees ‘depends on your definition’. Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025
UK to buy 12 fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons Britain's decision to purchase the US-made F-35A jets will boost its nuclear deterrent, which currently wholly relies on four nuclear-armed submarines. Euronews · Jun 25, 2025
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sidelined as NATO leaders meet to agree defense spending boost Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is looking on from the sidelines as NATO leaders meet to agree a significant boost in defense spending that is spurred by Russian aggression The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Trump doubles down on ‘obliteration’ claims as he refers to Iran strike as ‘genius’ President enlists help from his defense secretary to impugn motives of intelligence analysts who cast doubt on his claims to have ‘obliterated’ Iranian nuclear facilities The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Starmer joins Nato summit to face ‘volatile’ Israel-Iran tensions IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
EU ramped up defence spending after Trump's call, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs spoke exclusively to Shona Murray at the NATO summit in the Hague for Euronews' live Europe Today show. Euronews · Jun 25, 2025
NATO's 1.5%: Is this the devil in the detail that could derail the new spending deal? The new NATO spending target has a 1.5% for non-military expenses. Its interpretation however is vague and could spark "opportunistic" divisions. Euronews · Jun 25, 2025
Starmer dismisses welfare cuts revolt as ‘noises off’ and defends his leadership – as it happened PM ‘committed to reforming system’ as more Labour MPs join opposition to plan to cut universal credit and Pip The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025
Turkey Breathes Easier As Iran-Israel Truce Eases Fallout Risk As the fragile Iran-Israel truce took hold, there was no letup in Turkey's diplomatic efforts Wednesday to prevent any return to a conflict fraught with risk for Ankara's domestic and regional policies. International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025
UK says it will buy F-35 jets capable of carrying nuclear bombs The U.K. says it will buy 12 U.S.-made F35 fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear bombs and join NATO’s shared airborne nuclear mission The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Nato leaders confirm defence spending will rise to 5% of GDP and say support for members is ‘ironclad’ – as it happened New defence spending target will be realised by 2035, Nato countries say The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025
Chilling warning on nuclear attack risk to UK - Defence Secretary John Healey tells Nato summit of new threats The Cabinet minister also told how Britain has to strengthen its homeland defences against the threat of war Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
UK to buy 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons Downing Street says the purchase will be the ‘biggest strengthening of the UK’s nuclear posture in a generation’. Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025
UK set to purchase new fighter jets that can carry nuclear warheads IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,217 Here are the key events on day 1,217 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Fortune · Jun 25, 2025 NATO leaders want to appease Trump, but spending billions more on the defense alliance ‘would be just crazy for Europeans,’ foreign policy expert says The spending target the military alliance just agreed on is unlikely to be met by all countries, but experts say some members are moving to bolster their defenses in case of a future Russia conflict.
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025 Hackathon teams race to solve defense tech challenges as Europe boosts military capabilities Defense tech hackathons are attracting engineering students, tech industry workers and hobbyists to solve military challenges
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025 Wednesday briefing: Why Nato is rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump at key summit In today’s newsletter: Europe’s leaders unveiled sweeping new defence spending pledges designed to satisfy Donald Trump and signal a new era of militarisation
Radio France Internationale · Jun 25, 2025 France says 'spiral of chaos must end' amid fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire Despite US President Donald Trump's ceasefire declaration, French President Emmanuel Macron has cautioned that the situation surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict remains "unstable", reinforcing the view that diplomacy should preside over military might in resolving the Middle East crisis.
Euronews · Jun 25, 2025 Will Trump really pull US troops out of Europe? US president Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to withdraw US forces from Europe as part of his "America First" policy. It would have enormous strategic consequences and would likely run into considerable domestic resistance. It's not clear whether Trump is willing to pay the political price.
Euronews · Jun 25, 2025 This crewless ship is defending Denmark’s and NATO’s waters. This is how it works. Drones are mounted on these 10-meter-long vessels and AI helps analyse data of the surrounding environment under and above the surface of the ocean.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025 Trump is angry with a world that won’t give him easy deals In the Middle East as in Ukraine, the president is discovering that simple bullying tricks don’t resolve complex international crises, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025 UK To Reintroduce Nuclear Weapon-capable Aircraft Under NATO Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO's nuclear mission, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said, as he prepares for a Nato summit Wednesday.
Euronews · Jun 25, 2025 Trump stirs controversy as he casts doubt over US commitment to NATO mutual defence guarantee The US president was praised in a warm welcome by Dutch King Willem-Alexander and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in a dinner with other NATO leaders at the royal palace in The Hague.
International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025 Trump Whirlwind To Test NATO Summit Unity Will he play nice?