Europe
German arrests link suspected sabotage network to sites in two countries
Two Belarusian nationals are suspected of planning arson near Nuremberg, while Romania seeks them over a fire at a defence-industry park.
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Europe
Canada and the EU test an alliance deeper than trade but short of membership
A Montreal summit will open talks on defence, minerals, research and mobility, although EU governments dispute the proposed “associate member” label.
China
France says rare-earth dependence on China can be reduced within five years
Mining and refining projects are advancing, but high-performance magnet manufacturing remains the bottleneck in a supply chain dominated by China.
Europe
Italy says EU naval force remains too small to secure Red Sea shipping
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto welcomed new European contributions to Operation Aspides but said six deployed warships were not enough to protect traffic through Bab el-Mandeb.
Europe
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules and preserve room for NATO cooperation
Final results showed 70.2% opposition in every canton to a constitutional initiative that would have restricted independent sanctions and peacetime cooperation with military alliances.
Europe
Pentagon review presses NATO toward a European-led continental defense
Elbridge Colby told allied ambassadors that the U.S. force review extends beyond bases and is intended to enable a stronger European-led conventional posture.
Russia
Russia strikes nine Ukrainian cities as air-defense shortages deepen
The overnight missile and drone barrage damaged homes, businesses, energy systems and transport while Ukraine renewed its call for ballistic-missile defenses.
Europe
EU industrial defenses strain ties with Switzerland, Norway and other close partners
Subsidies, safeguards and local-content preferences designed for competition with China and the United States are also catching European economies deeply integrated with the single market.
Europe
Costa launches EU capitals tour to seek 2028–34 budget deal
The European Council president is testing compromises on the nearly €2 trillion plan as governments remain divided over its size, priorities and funding.
Europe
Poland signs $2.2 billion Piorun air-defense agreement with allied buyers
The framework order covers thousands of Polish-made launchers and missiles, with most going to Poland and the rest to Lithuania, Latvia and Norway through an EU procurement program.
Europe
France accelerates missile support for Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify
Paris is moving faster on interceptors, SAMP/T deployment and production licences as ballistic strikes increase civilian losses and strain Ukraine's air defenses.
Europe
Zelenskyy dismisses senior aide as graft probe and election pressure converge
A money-laundering investigation reached Ukraine's presidential office as a dismissed defense minister called for a legal path to elections under prolonged martial law.