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Macron Pledges to Double France’s Defense Budget to €64 Billion by 2027

He will finance the extra €6.5 billion through higher activity instead of debt, unveiling revised defense legislation this autumn.

Markus Lanz Debate Exposes German Rift Over Ukraine Aid and Diplomacy

Ukraine Repels Russia’s Largest Drone and Missile Barrage, F-16 Pilot Killed

Sánchez Government Survives Corruption Scandal and NATO Clash, Catalan Funding Talks Set for July 14

Russia Unleashes Most Powerful Drone and Missile Attack on Kharkiv

Macron and Meloni Cement European Unity as Putin Warns of Retaliation

India’s Defence Chief Confirms Unspecified Jet Losses in Operation Sindoor

Ukraine and Germany Forge Long-Range Weapon Alliance as Russia Schedules June Peace Talks

German Audit Office Calls for Bundeswehr to Reduce Top-Heavy Staff and Boost Combat Units

Russia Launches Largest Aerial Attack of Ukraine War, Killing 12

Trump Advances $175 Billion 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System

German Authorities Arrest Five Youths in Right-Wing Terror Crackdown

Helsing Launches AI-Powered Underwater Surveillance System for Maritime Security

SPD Approval Secures Coalition Deal, Clearing Friedrich Merz’s Path to Chancellorship

North Korea Completes Initial Weapons Tests for New Choe Hyon Destroyer

Bundeswehr Faces Recruitment Surge But Struggles to Boost Active Troop Numbers

European Allies Announce Record Military Aid and Advance Plans for Ukraine Peace Force

Russian Espionage Sensors Found in UK Waters Reignite National Defense Debate

Europe Proposes Limited Ceasefire in Ukraine After U.S.-Ukraine Diplomatic Rift

Ukraine Faces Escalating Russian Drone Strikes and Civilian Casualties