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fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Evelyn Farkas on Alliances, Ukraine, and China's Growing Challenge

Sustaining and strengthening the transatlantic alliance is urgent; Europe must increase burden-sharing while the U.S. reaffirms commitment to protect democracy, security, and prosperity.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Faltering fighter jet deal casts doubt on EU defense plans

Germany's hesitation threatens the Franco-German Future Combat Air System, risking European defense cooperation and prompting calls to rely more on European equipment.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Europe looks to shore up own defenses amid US uncertainty

Europe must assume greater responsibility for its defense alongside NATO by expanding security strategy, enlarging the bloc, and deepening trade-security partnerships.
#transatlantic-relations
#munich-security-conference
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Why Europe Is Talking About Nukes

Sweden abandoned its postwar nuclear-weapons program in the 1960s under U.S. pressure and is now reconsidering nuclear planning with NATO, Britain, and France.
#nato
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
World news

After Hegseth snubs NATO, Europe makes the best of it: 'Sadly for him, he is missing a good party' | Fortune

fromNew York Post
9 months ago
US politics

Exclusive | Waltz says Ukraine's defense must be 'European-led,' calls out 'woefully inadequate' allies over preparedness

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
World news

After Hegseth snubs NATO, Europe makes the best of it: 'Sadly for him, he is missing a good party' | Fortune

fromNew York Post
9 months ago
US politics

Exclusive | Waltz says Ukraine's defense must be 'European-led,' calls out 'woefully inadequate' allies over preparedness

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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

As trust in the US falters, Europe reopens the debate on a common army

European leaders debate forming a robust collective defense force to reduce reliance on the U.S., strengthen autonomy, and coordinate military contributions across member states.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Zelenskyy accuses EU leaders of waiting for direction from Trump

Europe must develop independent, united military capabilities rather than rely on unpredictable U.S. leadership to deter Russia, China, and other existential threats.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Davos: Germany's Merz says old world order 'unraveling'

A new era of great power politics is emerging as U.S. dominance is challenged by Russia and China, forcing Europe to unite and rearm.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Former NATO envoy says Trump still committed to Ukraine DW 01/07/2026

Trump prioritizes ending the Ukraine war while urging Europe to assume more defense burden; the war continues because Putin believes he can still prevail.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Stephens: Europe, too, is worth fighting for

Public willingness to defend Europe is low while U.S. national security policy deprioritizes Europe and echoes far-right critiques of the EU and migrants.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash

Europe must enable Ukraine to survive military assault from Russia and diplomatic betrayal from the United States to defend itself.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy, Macron talk air defense in Paris DW 11/17/2025

Europe currently does not have the means to defend itself against potential Russian drone attacks and needs to integrate Ukraine's know-how and capabilities to boost its defense, EU defense commissioner Andrius Kubilius said on Monday. "Why did it take us more than two years and the trigger of the Russian provocation with drones against Poland, and also against Baltic States and Romania, to understand that we are not ready to detect Russian drones and to destroy them with cost-effective means?"
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Germany's Merz urges deeper European ties with Turkey despite disagreement on Gaza

Europe should deepen strategic partnership with Turkey for emerging security challenges, while independent journalism requires donations to sustain on-the-ground reporting accessible without paywalls.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Europe pushes for effective response to drone incursions DW 10/03/2025

European leaders prioritize strengthening drone and anti-drone capabilities, air and space defenses, and a European anti-drone network to counter Russian hybrid warfare by 2030.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Outraged over Russian strike on Kyiv, European defense leaders pledge pressure to end the war

European ministers debate seizing frozen Russian assets and increasing military support for Ukraine after a deadly Kyiv airstrike; donations fund on-the-ground journalism without paywalls.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Putin-fearing Europe returns: EU ramps up military service

European countries are reinstating or strengthening military conscription in response to Russia's aggression, reversing earlier abolition trends.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Can French 'war culture' lead Europe's rearmament push? DW 07/15/2025

France's role is crucial for Europe's defense sector autonomy, but challenges must be addressed cooperatively.
Marketing tech
fromTNW | Data-Security
7 months ago

AI satellites and sea drones unite to guard Europe's waters

An Irish startup is developing an AI intelligence platform for enhanced maritime security with Dutch firms, focusing on critical underwater infrastructure monitoring.
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago

Spotify's Daniel Ek just bet bigger on Helsing, Europe's defense tech darling | TechCrunch

Helsing is building its own strike drones and aircraft, and is developing a fleet of unmanned mini submarines, significantly expanding its capabilities in modern warfare.
European startups
Germany politics
fromSpiegel
11 months ago

A "Little Coalition" for Germany: Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up

European defense spending is a major focus in coalition discussions after the election.
#germany
fromtime.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

The Meaning of Germany's Dramatic Rearmament

Germany is pushing for a stronger military role in Europe, pledging to enhance its defense capabilities significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Germany news

Germany bolsters anti-Russian defence on Nato eastern flank

Germany marks its first permanent foreign troop deployment since WWII to strengthen Baltic defenses against Russia.
Europe politics
fromtime.com
9 months ago

The Meaning of Germany's Dramatic Rearmament

Germany is pushing for a stronger military role in Europe, pledging to enhance its defense capabilities significantly.
France news
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

A French company is making a rival to the US-made HIMARS that has been critical in Ukraine

France's Turgis Gaillard is creating a long-range rocket system called Foudre to enhance European defense independence.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Macron open to deploying French nuclear weapons in Europe DW 05/14/2025

Macron is open to discussing the deployment of France's nuclear weapons in Europe under specific conditions.
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

Atomic bombs and landmines: European countries debate their red lines for dealing with Russia

The U.S. president's threats to ignore his commitments to his allies across the Atlantic have fueled the most in-depth debate on nuclear weapons in Europe in decades.
Europe politics
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