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Europe’s next fighter jet problem has no easy answer https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-future-combat-air-system-fighter-jet-problem/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #Multinationaldefenseprograms #EU-USmilitaryties #Competitiveness #EuropeanDefense #Defensebudgets #TechnologyUK #Environment #Procurement #Investment #Satellites #Technology #Aerospace #Platforms #Aviation #Defense #Defense #TradeUK #Drones #Trade #Debt
Europe’s next fighter jet problem has no easy answer

FCAS was killed by industrial infighting, and now Berlin, Paris and Madrid must choose between national programs, U.S. aircraft and fragile new partnerships.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)1d ago
UK faces ‘eye-watering’ public sector cuts to fund defense pledges https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-faces-eye-watering-public-sector-cuts-to-fund-defense-pledges/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Defensebudgets #Procurement #Defense #NATO
UK faces ‘eye-watering’ public sector cuts to fund defense pledges

The author of Britain’s refreshed defense strategy called on Labour MPs and “pacifist” members to accept big trade-offs on defense spending.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)3d ago
France and Cyprus to sign defense pact for French deployment to island https://www.politico.eu/article/france-cyprus-pact-for-french-deployment/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Multinationaldefenseprograms #Europeandefensepolicy #Militaryexercises #Defensebudgets #ForeignAffairs #Cooperation #Technology #Industry #Military #Politics #Defense #Defense #Rights
France and Cyprus to sign defense pact for French deployment to island

The agreement “will provide for the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory, strictly for humanitarian purposes,” according to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.

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Europe being invaded by ‘dangerous ideologies,’ Hegseth warns in D-Day speech https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-being-invaded-by-dangerous-ideologies-hegseth-warns-in-d-day-speech/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Multinationaldefenseprograms #Transatlanticrelations #Europeandefensepolicy #Europeanpolitics #EuropeanDefense #Defensebudgets #ForeignAffairs #U.S.politics #Immigration #Migration #Americas #Security #Politics #Defense #Rights #War
Europe being invaded by ‘dangerous ideologies,’ Hegseth warns in D-Day speech

“When will European capitals do something about that invasion? Or is ​it too late? I pray not, and I believe not,” U.S. defense chief said at Normandy commemoration.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 3
Pressure builds on Italy’s Meloni to shun Trump as she gears up for 2027 election https://www.politico.eu/article/pressure-builds-on-italy-giorgia-meloni-to-shun-us-donald-trump-as-she-gears-up-for-2027-election/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Italianpolitics #Nationalbudgets #Defensebudgets #Referendum #Companies #WarinIran #Defense #Defense #Growth #Debt #Tax #War
Pressure builds on Italy’s Meloni to shun Trump as she gears up for 2027 election

The prime minister’s adversaries say she is making a mistake by prioritizing military spending to please the U.S.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 2
France’s top general warns about too-small military and slow production https://www.politico.eu/article/frances-fabien-mandon-warns-military-small-production-slow/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #EuropeanDefense #Defensebudgets #Procurement #Airdefense #Wareconomy #Missiles #Defense #Defense #Drones #NATO
France’s top general warns about too-small military and slow production

Gen. Fabien Mandon also acknowledged France might fall behind Germany as Berlin boosts defense spending.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)May 30
AUKUS unveils undersea drone project to deepen defense partnership https://www.politico.eu/article/aukus-unveils-undersea-drone-project-to-deepen-defense-partnership-pete-hegseth/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Multinationaldefenseprograms #ArtificialIntelligence #Defensebudgets #ForeignAffairs #Intelligence #Development #Submarines #Maritime #Military #Missions #Pentagon #Security #Politics #Defense #Quantum #Defense #Drones #AUKUS #War #UK
AUKUS unveils undersea drone project to deepen defense partnership

Washington, London and Canberra want to show their commitment to the military alliance founded in 2021.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)May 29
Japan sending troops to train with NATO’s Ukraine mission https://www.politico.eu/article/japan-sends-troops-train-with-nato-ukraine-mission/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Multinationaldefenseprograms #EuropeanDefense #Defensebudgets #ForeignAffairs #Airdefense #Missiles #Defense #Defense #Asia
Japan sending troops to train with NATO’s Ukraine mission

Four soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces will be deployed to NATO’s Ukraine mission in Wiesbaden, Germany.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)May 22
‘Ups and downs’: Czech president admits rocky relationship with PM https://www.politico.eu/article/ups-and-downs-czech-president-petr-pavel-admits-rocky-relationship-with-pm/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Defensebudgets #Ammunition #NATOSummit #Military #Security #Defense #Defense #Budget
‘Ups and downs’: Czech president admits rocky relationship with PM

Petr Pavel says while he and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš are at loggerheads over various issues, they “continue to have practical communications.”

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)May 21
Ukraine should be in NATO, Czech military chief says https://www.politico.eu/article/czech-army-chief-ukraine-nato-membership-logical-next-step/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Defensebudgets #Airdefense #NATOSummit #Industry #Military #Security #Defense #Defense #Budget
Ukraine should be in NATO, Czech military chief says

“Ukraine is not just a security consumer, it’s also a security provider,” Gen. Karel Řehka says.

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