NATO
Trump hints at plan to help modernize Turkey's airforce, reviewing giving Erdogan F-35 fighter jets
The issue generating the greatest concern in Israel is the possibility that Turkey could eventually regain access to the F-35 stealth fighter program.
'Maybe on the Iran side': Trump reveals Turkey's Erdogan stayed out of Iran war at his request
Erdogan’s grip on Turkey deepens as NATO gathers in Ankara - opinion
US to drastically cut aircraft and warships assigned to NATO in Europe, officials say
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The Pentagon said the withdrawal was expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months. Germany is home to some 35,000 active-duty US military personnel, more than anywhere else in Europe.
Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it acquired one, Trump says
Trump told Newsmax that while Iran's military is heavily damaged, only a guarantee against nuclear development will secure a lasting peace, calling for stronger global action.
CENTCOM prepares for renewed strikes in Iran, IDF strikes Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
UAE places travel ban Iran • UK raises terror threat level to severe • Netanyahu pushes for new deadline on Lebanon talks.
US reviewing potential reduction of troops in Germany, says Trump
Trump's post came hours after Germany's top general met with US defense officials to discuss the country's first military strategy outside of NATO since World War II.
Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says
Merz also said he did not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.
Israeli counter-drone tech used in NATO drill close to Ukrainian border
Around 30 companies from all over the world took part in LCI‑X Crucible Eastern Phoenix 2026 exercise last week.
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT
Tusk spoke on the occasion of an informal EU summit in Cyprus where EU leaders will also discuss the war in the Middle East, energy measures in response and the Union's next long-term budget.
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, 'punishing' other allies over Iran war conduct
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responded to the reports, saying that "we [Spain] do not work off of emails, we work from official documents and positions."
Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD stressed that the threats to the Netherlands primarily emanate from Russia and China.
A $5 postcard exposed HNLMS Evertsen and the whole NATO carrier group's route
Because Evertsen was operating as part of a wider strike group in the Mediterranean, even the exposure of one ship could have helped adversaries infer the movements of the broader naval format.
