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Germany Sets Military Strategy to Build Europe’s Strongest Army by 2039

Berlin signals a larger European role in NATO to counter a growing Russian threat.

Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Trump Rebukes Australia Over Support

Sweden Awards SEK 8.7 Billion GUTE II Contracts for Mobile Counter-Drone Defense

Japan and Germany Deepen Defense Ties in Yokosuka Meeting

Philippines Says Chinese Corvette Locked Fire-Control Radar on Navy Frigate Near Sabina Shoal

Switzerland Cuts F-35 Buy to About 30 Jets as Costs Rise

UK and German Military Chiefs Issue Rare Joint Plea for European Rearmament

France and Norway Seal Ukraine Arms Deal as Allies Inject New Funds Into NATO PURL

ISW: Russia’s 87,000-Strong Drone Force Puts UK Shortfalls in Focus

Canada Weighs Mixed Fighter Fleet as U.S. Warns of NORAD Changes

Indonesia Takes Delivery of First Rafale Fighter Jets From France

Greece and Israel Join Forces on Counter-Drone Swarms in Eastern Mediterranean

Japan’s U.S. Arms Buys Soar as Audit Flags ¥300 Billion Forex Hit and Delivery Delays

CBO Puts Price of Trump-Class Lead Ship at Up to $22 Billion

Spain Appoints Airbus to Lead New Combat Pilot Training System

Declassified Photo Highlights Royal Navy Standoff as Russian Sub Reported to Escort Yantar Over UK‑Ireland Gas Link

France Greenlights New Nuclear Aircraft Carrier to Enter Service in 2038

France Greenlights Next-Gen Nuclear Carrier to Replace Charles de Gaulle by 2038

Croatia Seals Caesar Howitzer Deal With France, Sets Rafale Upgrade Path

India Seals $946 Million, Five-Year Support Deal for Navy’s MH-60R Fleet