WorldThe dividing lines between Poland and Hungary are growing regarding the EU's role and the war in Ukraine.
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Saab secures €50 million NATO contract for Spanish radar system
SwedenThis is the first time Saab's radar systems have been procured through NATO's procurement organization.
Iceland’s prime minister: “No own army in my lifetime”
IcelandKristrún Frostadóttir, Icelandic politician, instead wants the country to continue relying on the US-led military alliance NATO.
Hegseth to Europe: Buy more American weapons for Ukraine
WorldUS Defense Secretary wants NATO countries to open their wallets again for more American arms deliveries.
Norwegian-led training base for Ukrainian soldiers opened in Poland
WorldCamp Jomsborg can accommodate 1,200 soldiers at a time and will train Ukrainian troops in drone warfare.
Trump: NATO should shoot down Russian aircraft
WorldThe President now claims that Ukraine can retake all lost territories – and suggests that Kiev should invade Russia.
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“Floating Pentagon” makes its presence known in Stockholm
SwedenDespite reports of de-escalation in Europe, the commander of the American command ship has no plans to leave the region.
Slovakia urges West to engage in dialogue with Russia
World"We do not want a war between Russia and NATO to break out, because that would be the Third World War", emphasizes Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar.
Peace activist urges NATO–Russia cooperation over toxic munitions on Baltic Sea floor
EnvironmentAccording to German peace researcher Bernhard Trautvetter, the parties must set aside their conflict to "pull this time bomb out of the world".
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Denmark signs defense pact enabling US military presence in Greenland and Faroe Islands
WorldOpposition sees the decision as "a gigantic failure towards the Danish population".
Welfare may be sacrificed as Denmark ramps up military spending
Denmark"This will be something that the individual Dane will actually notice", says economist Bo Sandemann Rasmussen.
NATO expands military presence in Europe
EuropeSeveral new military bases are built from the Baltic to the Black Sea.
German left party leader calls for NATO replacement – involving Russia
WorldThe US-led military pact NATO has "no future", according to Die Linke leader Jan van Aken - who wants to see a completely new security system instead.
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NATO drops politically correct language
WorldNo more talk of "gender" and "diversity". To stay in good standing with the Trump administration, representatives of the military alliance are urged to speak strictly in military terms.
NATO implements AI system for military operations
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Former Swedish Commander-in-Chief: €27.5 billion for the military is not enough
SwedenAccording to Johan Hederstedt, the fact that Sweden is borrowing an equivalent of €27.5 billion for "the biggest rearmament since the Cold War" is not enough - NATO will demand much more than that.
Sweden to host NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Helsingborg
Sweden"It is with pride that Sweden will host the informal NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Skåne next year", exclaims Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Moderate Party.
Serbia and Hungary strengthen military cooperation
World"A full 26 years later, the two parties now have the opportunity to build extremely close strategic ties, to further deepen cooperation, coming closer to a Hungarian-Serbian military alliance", Vučić declared during the meeting in Belgrade.
NATO warns: “Climate crisis” threatens military pact’s capabilities
WorldDeputy Secretary-General James Appathurai calls on member states to quickly “climate-proof” their military forces.
Researchers on Sweden’s NATO accession: “Great irony”
SwedenLast year, NATO membership was said to make Sweden stronger and safer - today there are many ambiguities and the future of the military pact seems very uncertain.
Sweden deploys fighter jets to Poland: “Contributes to NATO’s deterrence”
Europe“The focus is and remains on strengthening Ukraine through military, political and civilian support”, says Liberal Party deputy leader Fredrik Malm.
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