The Latest Breaking News from NATO

Eye on Russia: Lithuania moves to scrap nuclear weapons ban as 'geopolitical situation getting worse'

Lithuania is considering removing a constitutional provision that prohibits the deployment of weapons of mass destruction on its territory, following remarks by the country's incoming prime minister who argued the restriction limits the country's ability to fully benefit from NATO's defence capabilities.

The Times of India · Jul 2

Putin unleashes 'night of horror' on Ukraine, 21 killed; message for Nato ahead of key meet?

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war overnight, killing at least 21 people and injuring more than 90 in Kyiv, as President Vladimir Putin intensified pressure on Ukraine just days before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to press Nato allies for additional air defence support.

The Times of India · Jul 2

Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says

Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Man charged with sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipeline in German court

Nord Stream is a network of pipelines running under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany to provide Western Europe with natural gas, meaning it provided billions to the Kremlin's coffers.

Euronews · Jul 1

Albania NATO summit hangs in balance as US slams security 'free riders'

The proposed host country of next year's meeting hasn't shown credible progress on the alliance's new defence spending target of 5 percent of GDP.

Euronews · Jul 1

There is no immediate military threat to Britain. We should spend less on defence

Parliament, media and thinktanks are united in their view that more military spending is still not enough. But sacrificing domestic projects to pay for it is indefensible, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Trump wants Nato allies to spend 5% of GDP on defence related measures

Matthew Whitaker, the US Ambassador to NATO, recently shared President Trump's ambitious target for all NATO allies to allocate 5% of their GDP towards defense by the Ankara summit. He pointed out significant spending gaps, especially with Spain, and underscored the urgency for European nations to enhance their assistance to…

The Times of India · Jul 1

Germany Seeks US Collaboration to Build Tomahawk, Patriot Missiles at Home in Major Defense Push: Report

Germany has reportedly requested that the U.S. allow an increase in the production of American weapons on German soil.

Benzinga · Jul 1

Keir Starmer suggests Andy Burnham borrow billions for defence

Prime minister has said his successor in No 10 should use fiscal headroom to fund a £4.7bn gap in defence spending

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

EU seeks to deepen ties with Turkey amid geopolitical volatility

Three EU commissioners met the Turkish president in Ankara to improve cooperation on trade, migration and security with a key candidate for EU accession ahead of next week's NATO summit.

Euronews · Jul 1