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NATO tensions are ‘growing pains,’ U.S. ambassador says as Trump presses allies
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said NATO’s allies boosting defense spending under pressure from Trump reflects “growing pains,” not a crisis.
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Trump’s calls, Ukraine’s strikes and Russia’s barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert
Trump reportedly spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine struck Russian targets and Moscow launched another deadly attack on Kyiv.
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‘NATO 3.0’: Defense spending pledges face the Trump test
Leaders are expected to focus on whether Europe can turn higher defense spending into military power as Washington pushes allies to shoulder more of the burden.
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Australia, Fiji sign defense alliance pact to counter China
Fiji, which had grown closer to Beijing under its former leadership, will now consult Canberra on security developments.
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Trump set to put NATO unity to the test at Turkey summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is working to keep the alliance united and Donald Trump engaged. But disputes over burden sharing, US military commitments, and the Iran war are creating a major test for NATO unity.
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Germany: Merz rebukes Trump jab over defense at Baltic event
In a meeting with Baltic leaders, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz played up Germany’s defense spending. It comes after new criticism from President Donald Trump that Germany is lagging behind other NATO allies.
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KNDS: German-French tank manufacturer postpones IPO
The German government had been set to purchase a 40% stake in KNDS, but the prerequisite stock market flotation has been postponed. Meanwhile, a German drone start-up has raised $1 billion in fresh funding.
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Autonomous drone startup Quantum Systems raises $1.2 billion as investors pile into defense
Defense tech startups are raising record amounts on both sides of the Atlantic amid a flurry of investment in the sector.
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Russia’s neighbor Lithuania scraps constitutional ban on nuclear weapons. Here’s why
The decision comes shortly after lawmakers in Finland voted to lift its longstanding ban on nuclear weapons.
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