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  • Published on 09:01 GMT

    Belgium Open to NATO's 5% Defence Spending Target, but Calls For Flexibility

    Belgium is open to gradually increasing its defence spending to 5% of its gross domestic product (GDP), but is calling for flexibility, Defence Minister Theo Francken said, as quoted by local media. In his words, the country would need at least seven years …

    Source: Bulgarian News Agency - Neutral
  • Published on 08:38 GMT

    NATO Eyes Historic Defense Spending Boost Amid Trump’s 5% Ultimatum

    European allies brace for a pivotal NATO summit as President Trump demands a fivefold increase in defense commitments. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom NATO members are preparing for a potentially game-changing summit later this month as President Donald Trump’s …

    Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
  • Published on 08:49 GMT

    NATO Ally Reveals Mass Act of Unexplained Sabotage

    There were around 30 as yet unexplained sabotage attacks on telecommunications infrastructure in Sweden, mostly along the same major road, authorities in the country have revealed. Nothing was stolen in the attacks on masts, but cables were cut and fuses …

    Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
  • Published on 02:47 GMT

    US names new supreme NATO commander for Europe

    Brussels, Belgium  -  The United States on Thursday named an American general as NATO’s new top commander in Europe, allaying fears Washington could relinquish a key role it has held since the alliance was founded. Airforce general Alexus Grynkewich was …

    Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
  • Published on 02:19 GMT

    The role of NATO summits: Key topics that shape global security policies

    NATO was formed in 1949 as a response to growing fears of Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe after the events of World War II Historians have noted that the first NATO summit in 1957 emphasised collective defence and created the Alliance’s permanent …

    Source: TUKO - Neutral
  • Published on 01:50 GMT

    Defence spending being reviewed ’top to bottom’ ahead of NATO summit, McGuinty says

    Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics At the NATO leaders' summit later this month -- members are expected to agree to a massive hike in their defence spending targets Author of the article: The Canadian Press Kyle Duggan Published Jun 05, 2025 …

    Source: The Province - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    NATO likely to hike defense spending, amid economic concerns

    NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday showed "broad support" for signing off a historic hike in defense spending at a crunch summit later this month. This was their response to the growing threat from Russia and a "more …

    Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 00:41 GMT

    NATO May Actually Pay Its Fair Share As Trump Turns Up the Heat

    European NATO countries are feeling the heat from Washington to increase their defense spending, and they may be inclined to give President Donald Trump what he wants, according to Bloomberg News. NATO is preparing to host a summit later in June to discuss …

    Source: Independent Journal Review - Right-wing
  • Published on 00:19 GMT

    Air Force 3-Star Nominated as NATO’s Top Officer

    An Airman with years of experience overseeing air operations in the Middle East is next in line to lead NATO forces as the top U.S. military official in Europe. Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich is nominated for promotion to serve as the four-star head of U.S. …

    Source: Air & Space Forces Magazine - Pending
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    Like it or not, NATO’s hitting a 5% defense spending target, U.S. says

    U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth attends the meeting of North Atlantic Council defence ministers during the NATO defence ministers' meeting at the NATO headquarters on June 05, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Omar Havana | Getty Images News | Getty …

    Source: CNBC - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    NATO ministers back defense spending increase

    There has been broad agreement among NATO allies to hike their defense spending target to 5% of gross domestic product. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said allies were ready to ramp up the target following a meeting of defense ministers in Brussels. …

    Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    Belgian PM outlines foreign policy vision during meeting with diplomatic corps

    On Thursday, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever laid out his government's foreign policy vision to the country's diplomatic corps in Brussels. In his speech, De Wever stressed the urgency of international cooperation in response to a rapidly …

    Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    Belgium open to NATO's 5% defence spending goal, but calls for "time and flexibility"

    Belgium is open to gradually increasing its defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, in line with a proposal supported by the United States, but is calling for time and flexibility to meet that target. Defence minister Theo Francken said so after a meeting …

    Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    NATO Invests in AI and Quantum Research

      Although NATO’s Science and Technology Organization (STO) explores various topics, one of its key areas of focus is artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum superiority, with specific research projects currently underway. Speaking on this was Capt. …

    Source: SIGNAL Magazine - Pending
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    Minister says Ottawa reviewing defence spending ‘top to bottom’ ahead of NATO summit

    By Canadian Press on June 5, 2025. OTTAWA — Ottawa is reviewing its spending “from top to bottom” as Canada’s closest allies call on Canada to hike defence spending to levels not seen since the height of the Cold War, Defence Minister David McGuinty said …

    Source: Medicine Hat News - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    NATO Flight Training Europe initiative welcomes four more nations

    The NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE) initiative has gained four new participants, with Canada, Denmark, Norway and Poland having signed up during a NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels on 5 June. Confirmation of the new entrants increases …

    Source: FlightGlobal - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    Canada reviewing defence spending ‘top to bottom’ as NATO eyes 5%: minister

    Ottawa is reviewing its defence spending plans “from top to bottom,” Defence Minister David McGuinty said Thursday, as Canada comes under pressure from allies to ramp up spending to levels not seen since the height of the Cold War. McGuinty said the …

    Source: Global News - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    McGuinty: Ottawa reviewing defence spending ‘top to bottom’ ahead of NATO summit

    By Canadian Press on June 5, 2025. OTTAWA — Ottawa is reviewing its defence spending plans “from top to bottom,” Defence Minister David McGuinty said Thursday, as Canada comes under pressure from allies to ramp up spending to levels not seen since the …

    Source: Lethbridge Herald - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    US presses NATO to agree defence spending hike

    United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has pressed NATO members to agree to Donald Trump’s demand for a major increase in defence spending ahead of a summit later this month. The US president has said NATO allies should boost investment in defence …

    Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government

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  • Published on June 4, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

    NATO Chief Issues Stark Warning of “Devastating” Response to Baltic Attack

    (MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning on Wednesday that any Russian aggression against the Baltic states would provoke a “devastating” counterstrike, underscoring the alliance’s unwavering promise to protect its entire territory …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

    Zelensky Receives NATO Summit Invitation

    (MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Vladimir Zelensky has stated that he has been formally asked to participate in this year’s NATO summit, which is to be held in The Hague. Although Zelensky shared this news publicly, earlier media accounts indicated that …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:58 GMT

    NATO Allies Call for Massive Defense Spending Amid Russia Threat

    (MENAFN) Leaders from NATO’s eastern and northern countries, along with the alliance’s top official, issued a strong call on Monday for higher military spending and reinforced deterrence strategies in response to intensifying threats from Russia, ahead of …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

    NATO Leaders Urge Stronger Military Readiness

    (MENAFN) At a key meeting on Monday involving NATO member nations from Eastern Europe and the Nordic region, along with the alliance’s top official, urgent calls were made for greater defense allocations and reinforced deterrence strategies. These appeals …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:57 GMT

    Zelensky, NATO Secretary General Hold Meeting in Lithuania

    (MENAFN) On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a crucial meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during the Bucharest Nine and Nordic Countries Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Following the encounter, Zelensky shared on Telegram that …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:51 GMT

    Ukraine connects its Western-manufactured arms into ‘NATO Wi-Fi’

    (MENAFN) Ukraine has been granted access to a NATO-standard military coordination platform, allowing its Western-supplied weapons systems to connect and operate more effectively, Deputy Defense Minister Katerina Chernohorenko announced. The system, known …

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