All news on the topic: Nato

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Trump cuts Eastern Europe defenсe programs, helping Putin destroy Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has wasted no time in warning that he’d attack foreign troops stationed in Ukraine as part of a peace deal he has no intention of signing, while Donald Trump continues to undermine Europe’s defences.
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Kremlin rejects western security guarantees, warnsagainst peacekeeping force
Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western peacekeeping forces deployed to Ukraine would be a “legitimate” target for Moscow’s armies.
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New military bloc: China, Russia and North Korea seek to rival NATO
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un stood together as a united front during China’s largest-ever military parade.
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UK Secures £10 billion deal to build warships for Norway
The UK has agreed on a contract worth £10 billion to build warships for Norway.
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Finland’s air force phases out swastikas from flags amid NATO integration
Finland’s air force is phasing out the use of swastikas on some of its flags, a decision largely driven by the awkwardness it creates with its Western allies.
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NATO scrambles jets after Putin unleashes record missile strike on Kyiv
NATO has scrambled several warplanes after Vladimir Putin launched a record-breaking missile attack on Ukraine.
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Army to double Sky Sabre missile launchers in £118m defence boost
The Army will double its fleet of air defence missile systems in a £118 million deal aimed at strengthening Britain’s protection against cruise missiles and drones, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
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British Army tests AI-powered HX-2 drones: the war of the future has already begun
The British Army is conducting trials of the German-developed HX-2 kamikaze drone, marking a significant step in Europe’s race to modernize military technology and counter rapidly evolving drone threats on the battlefield.
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UK ‘not safe’ and woefully unprepared for war, ex-NATO chief warns Parliament
Britain and its people are not safe, a former Nato general secretary has warned, as he told Parliament describing the country as underprepared for war is an "understatement."
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UK High Court refuses to halt supply of F-35 parts that could reach Israel
The UK’s High Court has dismissed a case filed by campaigners seeking to halt the transfer of all British-made spare parts for US-produced F-35 fighter jets to Israel, stating it lacked the constitutional authority to intervene.
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UK reports rising espionage and interference from China but refuses to cut economic ties
China’s efforts to engage in espionage, destabilize, and disrupt the UK’s economy and democracy have increased, but Beijing remains a crucial economic partner for the United Kingdom, the government stated on Tuesday.
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Defence budget in the UK to rise sharply as Starmer unveils new military strategy by 2035
Keir Starmer will pledge to increase defense spending by billions more within the next decade – just months after his last major commitment.
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In the event of a war with Europe, Russia could cause a drop in global GDP of $1.5 trillion — Bloomberg
Bloomberg Economics reports that a full-scale Russian war against Europe could decrease global GDP by $1.5 trillion.
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Chief of the British Army: We spend too much on tanks that a £1,000 drone could destroy
The British Army is allocating excessive funds to tanks and helicopters, according to the force’s chief, who indicated a shift towards investing in more drones and missiles.
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On NATO’s eastern flank, medics prepare for war: bulletproof vests, medicine stockpiles, and field hospitals
From accumulating trauma kits for mass casualties to equipping medics with body armor, wartime health planning is no longer hypothetical on NATO’s eastern flank.
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Ex-CIA chief: Putin plans to attack Lithuania if he captures Ukraine
Former CIA boss David Petraeus has shared chilling fears Putin could invade another European country as he escalates Russian attacks in Ukraine.
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Deal dictated by Washington? U.S. granted authority on Danish territory
Deal would allow the US to conduct military activities in and from Denmark, granting them authority over Danish civilians.
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Shell companies, drones, and bribes: Belgium investigates money laundering scheme within NATO structures
NATO officials accused of leaking secrets and laundering bribes through fake firms to secure arms deals. Belgium leads a growing cross-border investigation into procurement corruption involving drones and ammunition.
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Dangerous provocation in the Baltics: Estonia intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker — Russia responds with fighter jet
War now feels dangerously close on Nato’s eastern flank after a Russian fighter jet tore into Estonia’s airspace.
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“Ghost of 2022”: Russia builds up forces again — this time near borders of Finland and Sweden
Experts caution that Moscow is increasing its military presence throughout northwestern Russia, indicating a deliberate attempt to strengthen the area in response to Finland and Sweden’s recent entry into NATO.
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Putin targets British cities: likely nuclear strike sites revealed
A number of towns and cities in the UK are said to be on Vladimir Putin’s hitlist of nuclear targets should the despot decide to reach for the red button and declare war on NATO nations
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HMS Prince of Wales sets sail for the Indo-Pacific: Britain prepares for a new era of confrontation
As many as 4,500 military personnel will be involved in exercises in the Indo-Pacific region, which will include support from ships or personnel of 12 other nations, including Norway, Canada and Spain.
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RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near NATO airspace twice in one week
British fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft approaching NATO airspace on two occasions this week.
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Search efforts continue for four missing US soldiers in Lithuania after their vehicle is found submerged
US army says search efforts are ongoing after Nato secretary general tells reporters servicemembers were ‘killed’
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Prince William visits Estonia to show support for NATO troops and Ukraine
Prince William is visiting Estonia for two days to meet the country’s president and visit British NATO troops stationed on the border with Russia.