Defense
Ukraine war highlights stakes of Chinese attack on Taiwan
Beijing’s threat to Taiwan will loom over Asia’s top security conference this weekend.
Scholz, once again, defends Germany over Ukraine support, Putin talks
China’s new vassal: Vladimir Putin
Spain to send tanks, missiles to Ukraine, El Pais reports
Australia complains to Beijing over ‘dangerous’ move by Chinese jet
US warship calms Sweden’s NATO nerves
NATO chief to meet with Finnish, Swedish, Turkish officials in Brussels
Ukraine announces deaths of EU, Australian foreign fighters
International Legion of Defense of Ukraine thanks French, German, Dutch and Australian volunteers lost in combat.
US general calls on West to send fighter jets to Ukraine ‘as soon as possible’
He added that sending Soviet-era MiG fighters to Ukraine in the near term is the best “immediate solution.”
Williams recommended to be next US Army Europe commander
The West Point superintendent would become the first Black general to head the Germany-based command.
Germany approves constitutional change to boost military
A vast majority of lawmakers voted to put a special €100 billion military makeover fund into Germany’s constitution.
UK MPs raise alarm about secret arms export fines
Customs chiefs refuse to reveal the export destinations or the goods exported when firms are fined.
What’s wrong with Vladimir Putin?
The Russian leader’s health has been the subject of speculation — and denial — for many years.
Denmark votes to scrap EU defense opt-out
Russia’s war in Ukraine prompts Danes to ditch skepticism about closer security integration.
UK seeks US approval to send rocket systems to Ukraine
The proposal to send US-made Multiple Launch Rocket Systems comes after the White House announced it is sending similar weapons.
‘They are carpet-bombing us’: Ukrainian troops are getting pounded as they await heavy weapons from the West
After suffering humiliating defeats, Russia is making slow but steady progress as it employs a scorched-earth campaign.
Germany to supply Ukraine with air defense and radar systems
The move is announced as Germany faces sharp criticism at home and abroad over its lack of military support to Ukraine.
Germany loses EU sway as Eastern Europe turns away over Russia
Berlin diminished by Merkel’s retirement and frustration over Ukraine war policies.
Germany announces new deal with Greece to send tanks to Ukraine
Berlin has already agreed a similar tank swap deal with Prague and says it’s working to implement one with Warsaw as well after criticism.
The in crowd? Denmark votes on joining EU defense cooperation
Russia’s war has forced Copenhagen to rethink opting out of EU defense policy, government says, but not everyone agrees.
5 things to know about Germany’s historic military investment fund
After weeks of negotiations, German politicians finally reached a deal on a massive €100B military modernization fund.
German government and opposition agree on €100B defense spending bill
The special fund will be used to revamp the Bundeswehr, but does not commit to spending 2 percent of GDP on defense every year.
Time is ticking to replace the Pentagon’s 1970s-era Doomsday planes
Built to survive a nuclear attack, these Air Force aircraft are expected to fly well past their 50th birthday.
France’s culture wars reignited after Macron appoints ‘woke’ minister
The French president’s move took many by surprise and signals an ideological U-turn on the explosive issues of universalism and French identity.
US leans toward sending rocket systems to Ukraine
Kyiv has been asking for the weapons for months, but no final decision has been made.
Zelenskyy invited to EU leaders’ summit amid sanctions spat
Charles Michel officially invites leaders to two-day EU meeting.
Blinken calls China ‘most serious long-term’ threat to world order
‘Beijing’s vision would move us away from the universal values that have sustained so much of the world’s progress,’ the secretary of State said.
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