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Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.
Europe politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Threatens to Sever Ties With NATO Over Iran Split: They Weren't There for Us'

Trump is considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO due to lack of support from allies in conflicts, particularly regarding Iran.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 hours ago

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
7 hours ago

Higher defence spending could unlock 30bn annual boost for UK economy

Increased defense investment could add £30 billion annually to the British economy within two decades.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Trump Is Putting America's Weaknesses on Display

Trump's administration failed to plan for potential Iranian responses, leaving him with limited options in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Trump mocked Royal Navy's old' warships. But the reality is far different

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
#trump
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Berlin is rearming, and its neighbors are weighing the risks and benefits of the new German hegemony

Germany is rearming its military in response to geopolitical changes, raising concerns about its past and future role in Europe.
#ukraine
#iran
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Will force be used to reopen Strait of Hormuz?

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has left about 3,000 vessels stranded, prompting international concern and discussions on maritime governance during conflict.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Will force be used to reopen Strait of Hormuz?

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has left about 3,000 vessels stranded, prompting international concern and discussions on maritime governance during conflict.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
World politics
fromtheconversation.com
23 hours ago

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The U.S. studied that option in the 1960s

Newt Gingrich suggested using nuclear bombs to create a new oil transport channel, recalling past serious considerations of such ideas during the Cold War.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Plans to put UK industries on war footing delayed by a year' despite Iran conflict

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The Navy's AI bet to fix its submarine bottleneck

The U.S. Navy is investing in AI and robotics to address submarine manufacturing bottlenecks with a new $2.4 billion facility in Alabama.
#us-navy
#royal-navy
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war

The Royal Navy is not currently ready for war, according to General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who emphasizes the need for further preparation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war

The Royal Navy is not currently ready for war, according to General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who emphasizes the need for further preparation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

US jibes at Royal Navy are uncomfortable because they have substance | Jamie Grierson

The UK Royal Navy faces criticism regarding its capabilities and readiness amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

'Free France': Macron reveals name of Europe's largest warship

I wanted our future aircraft carrier to follow in the footsteps of General de Gaulle. His life, his destiny. Our new aircraft carrier will be named France Libre. This name honours the memory of the men and women who stood up against barbarity.
France politics
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution for defensive measures to secure ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

A senior naval officer was investigated for an alleged inappropriate relationship with MP Joani Reid, but no disciplinary action was taken.
Miami Marlins
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

US Navy destroyers are firing top interceptors to bring down Iranian missiles flying into NATO airspace

US Navy destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean have used SM-3 interceptors three times in two weeks to defend NATO airspace against Iranian ballistic missiles.
#strait-of-hormuz
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock

British PM Keir Starmer emphasizes diplomatic solutions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions from Iran's actions against commercial shipping.
Europe news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

NATO discusses how to reopen Strait of Hormuz - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NATO allies are coordinating diplomatic and strategic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran amid Middle East tensions, while some European nations decline military involvement.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal

New Zealand and the Cook Islands signed a defence and security declaration, resolving a diplomatic row over the Cook Islands' agreements with China.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways

Jassim al-Budaiwi urges the UN Security Council to ensure uninterrupted navigation through strategic waterways and halt Iranian attacks in the region.
#us-military
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters

British forces are preparing to board and detain ships in Russia's shadow fleet to combat oil sanctions evasion.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
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Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen

European Union members reject Trump's demand for NATO involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing concerns about becoming Iranian targets and preferring to avoid military escalation.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier pulled into port after months at sea facing combat, fire, and plumbing problems

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in port for maintenance in Crete, temporarily removing it from operations against Iran.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO secretary general: I am certain that the members of the Alliance will remain united to protect one another'

Jens Stoltenberg is a significant Norwegian politician, having served multiple terms and played a key role in NATO during critical global events.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Most Powerful Battleships, Aircraft Carriers, and Submarines of World War II

WWII began with most naval powers still believing the battleship ruled the seas. Fleets were built around heavily armored ships with massive guns meant to destroy enemy navies in decisive surface battles. By the war's end, that thinking had changed dramatically. Aircraft carriers could strike targets hundreds of miles away, while submarines choked off supply lines across entire oceans.
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Europe news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

NATO is stepping up its Arctic patrols. A key goal is getting eyes on Russian subs before they can disappear into deep water.

NATO has more than doubled its Arctic and North Atlantic presence over two to three years, primarily responding to increased Russian submarine deployments from Murmansk.
World politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 weeks ago

Canada and Nordics announce deepening of defence ties

Canadian and Nordic leaders committed to deepening defence and Arctic security collaboration amid rising geopolitical tensions, war in Ukraine, and Middle East conflict.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may need allies to protect it - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HMS Prince of Wales has been placed on five-day deployment alert for potential Middle East operations amid escalating regional tensions, though the Royal Navy faces challenges assembling a full carrier strike group without allied support.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

US forces finally caught a blockade-running tanker after chasing it across the Atlantic

U.S. forces seized a Russia-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a two-week pursuit following its evasion of a naval blockade near Venezuela.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French aircraft carrier heads to North Atlantic amid Greenland tensions

The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has sailed to the North Atlantic to join exercises amid tensions over Greenland between the US and Europe.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump's National Defense Strategy declares 'sharp shift,' tells allies to take care of their own security | Fortune

U.S. defense strategy prioritizes Western Hemisphere dominance, urges allies to assume more defense burden, and prepares to secure key terrain if partners fail.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies

The US will prioritize homeland defense and counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific while expecting allies to assume greater defense responsibilities with reduced US support.
World politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Former NATO commander fears the world is living through the outbreak of WWIII - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Former NATO deputy commander warns current geopolitics represents the most perilous moment in his lifetime, with escalating Middle East tensions risking uncontrolled conflict involving nuclear-armed powers.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Never Fight Alone

Shared values and mutual sacrifice among NATO special operations forces strengthened bonds and saved lives across multinational missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spending even more on defence won't buy us peace | Letters

MoD procurement failures, waste, and lack of accountability must be fixed before substantially increasing defence spending.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Europe is making progress in designing its own new security architecture

Major European countries are initiating new defense cooperation frameworks, including talks on extending France's nuclear umbrella and deepening EU–UK security cooperation.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Iran, Russia Hold Naval Drills Amid US Military Build Up In Arabian Sea

Iran and Russia held joint naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz region to improve tactical coordination and signal opposition to unilateral military actions.
#greenland
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Danish general doesn't expect U.S. attack and says recent deployment of European troops to Greenland is for 'working together with allies' | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Danish general doesn't expect U.S. attack and says recent deployment of European troops to Greenland is for 'working together with allies' | Fortune

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reflagged by Russia, spied on by UK, seized by US: why so much interest in a rusty tanker in the Atlantic?

The 300-metre tanker Marinera, part of a sanctions-evasion shadow fleet, was seized by US forces amid suspicions of illicit cargo or symbolic strategic value.
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