Europe

UK, Japan to Sign Major Defense Deal Allowing Troop Deployments

The British and Japanese prime ministers will sign a "hugely significant" new defense deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan.

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Canada to Donate Air Defense System to Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said his government would purchase a US air defense system to donate to Ukraine.

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US Considering Strykers for Ukraine: Report

The US is reportedly considering sending Stryker armored combat vehicles to Ukraine as part of the next arms aid package.

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UK Considering Sending First Western Tanks to Ukraine: Report

The UK is considering sending Challenger II tanks to Ukraine, potentially overcoming the West’s previous reluctance to send “offensive” weapons to Kyiv. 

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Netherlands Transfers NATO Maritime Task Group Command to Germany

The Royal Netherlands Navy has officially transferred its authority over the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to Germany in Den Helder.

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Armenia Says Won’t Host Russia-Led Drills This Year

Armenia will not host Russian-led military exercises this year, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

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‘Heavy, Bloody Battles’ in Ukraine’s Soledar: Wagner Boss

Russian mercenary group Wagner said it was fighting "heavy, bloody battles" for control of the town of Soledar.

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Japan, France Vow More Security Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged more security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.

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NATO, EU Eye ‘Next Level’ Partnership in Face of Russia Threat

NATO and the EU are seeking to ramp up cooperation after Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the European security order. 

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Sweden Eyes Closer US Defense Ties as NATO Talks Drag On

Sweden said it had launched talks with the US about deepening defense collaboration as Turkey continues to block its NATO membership.

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