NATO
Despite hostility toward Israel, NATO armies are examining a dramatic defense tech upgrade
Elbit completed a major live field demonstration of its export version of the IDF's Digital Ground Army system in Sweden, as European armies look to modernize amid fears of a possible war with Russia
As Europe rearms, Turkey pushes for deeper integration into Western defense markets - analysis
Drone detonates near oil terminal in Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta
Trump to attend NATO summit in Turkey despite tensions over Iran war support
Has the security equation in Europe changed? - opinion
The United States is staying in Europe but refusing to live up to past expectations or terms. The relationship is moving from a near-absolute, unconditional guarantee to a conditional partnership.
US weighs expanding nuclear deployments in add'l European NATO states - report
US officials have signaled openness to deploying nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, though an agreement is not imminent, the Financial Times reported.
Will a new Sunni axis reshape the Middle East? - opinion
“Sunni axis” is a term that is gaining currency. It refers to a new security alliance of Sunni states that seems to be emerging, with the SMDA at its heart. Turkey and Qatar will probably join.
Turkey eyes post-Iran Middle East as regional order shifts - analysis
It’s not clear whether Ankara is posing as a neutral power or seeking to portray itself as similar to most European and NATO powers that also remained outside the war.
US weighing accelerated troop drawdown in Europe - report
Washington announced plans in May to pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, widely seen as the consequence of a rift over the Iran war between President Donald Trump and European powers.
Ousted Turkish opposition leader draws massive anti-Erdogan crowd in Ankara
After addressing supporters - estimated in the tens of thousands - Ozel led a march through the capital following last week's ruling that removed him as leader of the main opposition CHP.
NATO condemns Russia after drone crashes into Romanian residential building
Authorities evacuated dozens after a drone hit a 10-story apartment block near the Ukrainian border, intensifying concerns over regional security.
US-Oman ties tested after Trump’s warning on Gulf waters - analysis
US President Trump threatened Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, putting a longtime Gulf partner on edge and raising regional concerns over diplomacy and stability.
US plans to cut strategic bombers, warships available to NATO in a crisis, 'Spiegel' reports
According to the Spiegel report, an envoy of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed senior officials from member states on the plan at NATO headquarters in Brussels late last week.
Modi-Meloni meeting puts Italy at center of India’s Europe strategy
Rome has become a useful European partner for India as both countries seek deeper cooperation on trade, technology, ports, defense, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
