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Trump announces ‘Trump class’ battleships in expanded US naval buildup

Americas
Focus

Switzerland goes bunkers as citizens revamp fallout shelters

Europe
Focus

Germany's youth opposed to return of military service

Europe
Talking Europe

'We'll concentrate on European military equipment and improve our defence': Romanian president

Europe

Putin meets Modi as Russia-India ties tested by US pressure

Asia / Pacific

World's arms makers post record $679 billion in sales as wars fuel demand

Economy

US Defense Secretary Hegseth issued kill order after strike on Caribbean boat, reports say

Americas
The Debate

Getting ready to fight back? France introduces military service as Russian threat looms

Europe

New French national service not about ‘sending our youth to Ukraine', Macron says

France

Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince to discuss defence, AI and nuclear deals

Middle East

Macron and Zelensky sign letter of intent for Ukraine to buy up to 100 Rafale fighter jets

Europe

China debuts newest aircraft carrier as naval competition with US intensifies

Asia / Pacific

Japanese governor calls for military help amid spike in bear attacks

Asia / Pacific

Sweden’s crowd-forecasting platform ‘Glimt’ helps Ukraine make wartime predictions

Europe

Bialowieza Forest at threat from military tensions along the Poland-Belarus border

Analysis
Europe

Pakistan and Afghanistan begin talks in Qatar, says Taliban

Asia / Pacific

EU proposes 'flagship' defence projects to counter drones and protect its eastern border

Europe

EU unveils 'flagship' defence projects to counter Russian threat

Europe

NATO defence chiefs meet in Brussels to discuss aid to Ukraine and European security

Europe

NATO looks to bolster air defences in wake of Russian incursions

Europe

German police to be given power to shoot down drones

Europe

Munich airport grounded by drone sightings for second day running

Europe
The Debate

Ready for the age of drones? Europeans scramble for solutions to hybrid threats

Europe

EU leaders meet to plan defence strategy after drone incursions over Denmark

Europe
The Debate

Trump's Martial Plan? US military encouraged to embrace 'warrior ethos'

Americas

Germany and Denmark report renewed drone sightings

Europe
Talking Europe

'We are already in a hybrid war with Russia': EU Commissioner Dombrovskis

Europe

NATO bulks up defence on eastern flank after Russian drone incursion in Poland

Europe

Russia, Belarus start ‘Zapad 2025’ drills as West watches warily

Europe

Trump rebrands the Department of Defense as the 'Department of War'

Americas

'Turning point': German weapons firm opens Europe's largest munitions plant

Europe

World's longest suspension bridge to link Sicily to the mainland

Europe

Taiwan runs largest defence drills in preparation for Chinese attack

china

France announces an extra €6.5 bn in military spending

France

Indonesian troops join France's Bastille Day military parade on Champs-Élysées

France

Macron to raise defence targets in Bastille Day address

France

Macron to boost French defence targets, citing rise of global threats

France

France, UK sign ‘historic’ deal to coordinate nuclear deterrence for first time

Europe

France and UK set to strengthen defence and nuclear cooperation

European leaders unveil new fund, urge public-private partnerships to aid Ukraine

Europe

Macron, Starmer agree a ‘new deterrent’ is needed against illegal migration

Europe
Focus

A game changer for France's military: How AI is transforming the defence industry

Europe

European security 'top priority' as Denmark takes over EU presidency

Europe
Talking Europe

'We want to open a new chapter in German-French relations': Germany's Europe minister

Europe

EU Summit focuses on Ukraine amid divisions over Russia sanctions

Europe

'NATO is a vital entity to global security' in the face of Russian aggression and Chinese expansion

European defence and 'the will to fight': NATO countries must 'beef up' forces and political unity

Europe

Kay Bailey Hutchison: 'Europe can count on America, our Congress is overwhelmingly pro-NATO'

Americas

NATO Summit: 'Everyone is trying their best to roll out the red carpet for Trump'

Europe

NATO's Trump flattery has paid off for now – but the alliance might still be in trouble

Americas

NATO 76 years on: Grovel, grovel to 'reaffirm fundamental American commitment to European security'

Europe

European taxpayers will want 'to see return' on 5% NATO spending increase, analyst says

Europe
The Debate

Alliance with 'daddy' issues? NATO leaders flatter Trump to keep US on board

Europe

Trump hails NATO spending pledge as 'monumental win for US'

As it happened
Europe
A propos

World 'hems Donald Trump in': Analyst predicts US president will stand by Article 5

Europe

Spain strikes deal with NATO to be exempt from 5 percent defence spending target

Europe

Japan, US and Philippines coast guards simulate crisis amid China threat

Asia / Pacific
People & Profit

Paris Air Show: Canada seeks stronger ties with EU

Business

France blocks access to Israeli offensive weapons stands at Paris Air Show

France

Trump has phone call with Putin as Pentagon chief skips Ukraine support group meeting

Europe

Pentagon chief pushes to raise defence spending in face of China 'threat'

Asia / Pacific

Pentagon chief pushes Asian allies to raise defence spending in face of China 'threat'

Asia / Pacific

Macron calls for ‘new special relationship’ between EU and Indo-Pacific countries

Asia / Pacific

EU approves €150 billion for ‘SAFE’ arms fund to boost defence

Europe
Talking Europe

EU needs 'new markets' and 'trade agreements': Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné

Europe

Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system

Trump unveils plans, names project leader for Golden Dome missile defence shield

Americas

Zelensky sends delegation to Istanbul for direct peace talks as Putin abstains

France, Poland pledge mutual defence in new cooperation treaty

Europe

Pentagon chief orders 20% reduction in top-ranking military personnel

Americas

Israel launches attack on Syria to protect Druze minority

France in focus

Rearming France: The race is on

France