The Latest Breaking News from NATO

Voices: Keir Starmer could have left a far prouder defence legacy than this

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The widely-criticised Defence Investment Plan may be a small step in the right direction, but is underfunded, overdue, and thus a strange reflection on the priorities of a prime minister who claimed to put deterring Britain’s enemies first

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Britain not safe under Starmer’s new defence plan, John Healey suggests

Healey – who quit earlier this month after accusing the prime minister of being ‘unwilling to commit the resources’ needed to keep Britain safe – urged the government to set out a target date for the UK to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Russia accused of ‘crazy new step’ after arming civilian ship with machine guns

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The Independent UK · Jun 30

NATO chief Mark Rutte welcomes UK's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan

The announcement follows months of wrangling within the government over the resources required to modernise the UK's armed forces in the face of rising threats, including from Russia.

Euronews · Jun 30

Turkey backs NATO's future, says US wants burden-sharing, not an exit

NATO is adapting to a rapidly changing security environment rather than facing a crisis, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler has said ahead of the alliance's summit in Ankara next week, while stressing that the United States has no intention of withdrawing from NATO despite pressing European allies to shoulder a…

The Times of India · Jun 30

Britain sets out a plan for future defense with a focus on drones and a fight over money

Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Russian Schools to Teach Children Drone Skills Under Expanded Military Training Program

Russia will increase military training in schools from September, with pupils learning drone operations and combat skills. The curriculum aims to enhance national defence education amid rising tensions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Newsletter: EU-Turkey relations in spotlight ahead of NATO summit

Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets autumn deadline for progress on rebalancing China trade; and European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño speaks to Europe Today about Europe's competitiveness.

Euronews · Jun 30

On NATO's eastern flank: How Lithuania is strengthening its defences

Military exercises, a historic German deployment and sitting in Moscow's shadow: Lithuania's Chief of the Defence Staff tells Euronews why the country believes deterrence is its strongest defence.

Euronews · Jun 30

How NATO will try to keep Trump happy at Ankara summit

US President Donald Trump is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara, aiming to appease him after his criticism of allies' response to his Iran conflict. NATO leaders plan to showcase increased defense spending and new deals, hoping to secure his approval. The summit's success hinges on avoiding further…

The Economic Times · Jun 30