Europe
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Nov- 2017 -10 November
NATO ill-equipped for defense, lacks leadership since Trump took office – Dutch advisory council
NATO is ill-equipped to defend members, and uncertainty over its unity under US President Donald Trump could allow Russia to exploit vulnerabilities, a Dutch advisory council warned
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8 November
Germany eyes F-35 for Tornado replacement as Airbus unveils New Fighter concept
Germany needs an off-the-shelf, fifth generation aircraft to replace its fleet of Tornado fighter-bombers by 2025, the chief of staff of the air force said
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8 November
France increases military spending by €1.8 billion, nears NATO goal
French lawmakers approved a €1.8 billion increase in defense spending, reversing cuts that caused a row between President Emmanuel Macron and a top general
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8 November
Sweden seeks Patriot air defense system by 2025
Sweden is to request the purchase of the Patriot medium-range air defense system from the United States, aiming to have it fully operational by 2025
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6 November
F-35 Full Mission Simulators delivered to Israel, Japan, Italy and Norway
F-35 Full Mission Simulators were recently delivered to Israel, Italy, Japan and Norway, the first deliveries to international F-35 operators, Lockheed Martin said
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Oct- 2017 -31 October
New York Army National Guard to begin training Ukraine’s soldiers in November
Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard will take over the U.S. training mission in support of Ukraine in November.
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30 October
Turkish-German row stalls defense projects, Rheinmetall CEO says
Ongoing tensions between Germany and Turkey have stalled several defense projects, the CEO of German defense contractor Rheinmetall said.
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26 October
NATO says priority is to strengthen cyber defenses as BadRabbit ransomware hits Ukraine
NATO is closely monitoring the the BadRabbit ransomware that has impacted Ukraine, Turkey, Russia and a number of other countries
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25 October
UK hosts Exercise Letterpress international nuclear disarmament verification test
The UK Ministry of Defence hosted an international nuclear disarmament verification exercise between nuclear and non-nuclear weapons states
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23 October
$575 million UH-1Y utility helicopter sale to Czech Republic approved by US State Dept
The U.S. State Dept approved the estimated $575 million sale to the Czech Republic of 12 UH-1Y utility helicopters, including onboard systems and suppor
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