Europe

Germany Sets 8,000 Military Drone Goal by 2029 in Modest Build-Up

Germany plans to field approximately 8,300 unmanned aerial systems by 2029, a modest goal compared to NATO allies.

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N. Korea Gains Combat Savvy, Advanced Arms in Ukraine-Russia War: Intel

North Korea has been gaining modern battlefield experience and advanced military technology through its troops’ active involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to a Ukrainian military official.

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Zelensky Says Russia Must End War, After Trump Pressures Ukraine

Zelensky said it was up to Russia to end its invasion ahead of high-stakes talks with Trump, who is pressuring Ukraine to give up Crimea and abandon its NATO ambitions.

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Lithuania to Open Drone Training Centers for Civilians of All Ages

Lithuania has announced plans to establish drone training centers to teach over 22,000 people how to build and operate drones.

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Russia, Ukraine Launch Drones Before Zelensky-Trump Summit

Kyiv and Moscow launched attack drones at each other, a day before Ukrainian President Zelensky is due in the US for talks with Trump on ending three years of war with Russia.

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US Proposed NATO-Style Joint Defense Guarantees for Kyiv: Source

The US has proposed security guarantees for Ukraine similar to the collective defense agreement between NATO member countries, sources said.

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Trump Rules Out Immediate Ceasefire, Pushes for Peace Deal

Trump ruled out an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine after his inconclusive summit with Putin, saying a direct peace agreement would end the war.

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Poland Signs $3.8 Billion Deal With US to Modernize F-16 Fleet

Poland has signed a contract with the US to upgrade its fleet of 48 F-16 C/D Block 52 multi-role combat aircraft to the F-16V Block 72 configuration.

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Lithuanian Defense Chief Visits Pittsburgh to Boost AI, Robotics Cooperation With US

Lithuanian Defence Minister Šakalienė has visited Pittsburgh to deepen cooperation in AI and robotics with American defense leaders.

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Elbit Systems Wins $1.6B Deal for Weapons, C4ISR From Europe

Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems has signed a $1.6-billion deal to supply a European country with advanced defense systems over the next five years.

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