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Holy fucking shit, someone call the Pentagon

Trump is tired of arming allies. This country is stepping up. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/06/20/south-korea-weapons-dealer-trump-00959559?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Strategicautonomy #EuropeanDefense #Navalvessels #Supplychains #WarinUkraine #Competition #Cooperation #Procurement #Airdefense #MiddleEast #Submarines #Technology #Aerospace #Artillery #Companies #KoreanWar #WarinIran #Americas #Conflict #Industry #Military #Missiles #Security

Trump Is Tired of Arming Allies. This Country Is Stepping Up.

The U.S. retreat from the global stage is an opportunity for South Korea.

Politico

The Japan Times 5d ago

The Japan Innovation Party, the junior partner in Japan's ruling coalition, plans to call for the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines in a set of proposals ahead of an update of security policy later this year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/japan-ruling-party-nuke-sub-proposal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #jip #ldp #defense #submarines #nuclearweapons

JIP to submit proposals seeking swift introduction of nuclear submarines

The JIP has said that nuclear power is the only option for propulsion systems that enable submarines to operate underwater for long periods and over long distances.

The Japan Times

((***Tiefenkultur**)) @kassiopeia_v7 Jun 15

#SouthKorea Could Build #Nuclear #Submarines, But It Shouldn’t by #WilsonGrossman-Trawick South Korea is a dominant global #shipbuilder. That doesn’t automatically qualify it to produce nuclear submarines. warontherocks.com/south-korea-...

South Korea Could Build Nuclea...

South Korea Could Build Nuclear Submarines, But It Shouldn’t

In late May 2026, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back unveiled a roadmap to achieving one of Seoul’s top military acquisition goals:

War on the Rocks

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 14

‘We told you so’: French far right responds to European fighter jet failure https://www.politico.eu/article/european-fighter-jet-failure-vindicates-french-far-right-national-rally-jordan-bardella/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #EuropeanDefense #Cooperation #Airdefense #Ammunition #Satellites #Submarines #Elections #Industry #Politics #Defense #Defense #Budget #Drones #Macron #Space #Tanks

‘We told you so’: French far right responds to European fighter jet failure

The National Rally has long fought against defense industrial cooperation with Germany.

POLITICO

Saxafi Media Jun 14

#UAE-built #port & #Naval facility in #Berbera is nearing completion, raising ??? about whether #Israel, #Ethiopia, UAE or @USAfricaCommand could play a future role. Analysts are debating whether #HornOfAfrica port could host IS’s #Dolphin-class #Submarines.

https://saxafimedia.com/israel-uae-strategic-berbera-port-dolphin/

Israel, UAE And Ethiopia Eye Strategic Berbera Port As Speculation Grows Over Potential Dolphin Submarine Operations | Saxafi Media

Israel, the UAE and Ethiopia are increasingly focused on Somaliland’s strategic Berbera Port, fueling speculation about its future role in Red Sea security and regional power projection. As major infrastructure projects near completion, analysts are debating whether the Gulf of Aden gateway could eventually support Israeli Dolphin-class submarine operations amid intensifying geopolitical competition across the Horn of Africa

SaxafiMedia

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 13

Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft in 2 separate incidents https://www.politico.eu/article/sweden-russia-jets-intercept-aircraft-2-separate-incidents/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #ForeignAffairs #WarinUkraine #Submarines #BalticSea #Airspace #Maritime #Military #Security #Baltics #Borders #Kremlin #Defense #Drones #War

Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft in 2 separate incidents

Sweden has become a major target of Kremlin provocations.

POLITICO

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 13

Canada expects submarine decision ‘in 30 days,’ procurement chief says https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-expects-submarine-decision-in-30-days-procurement-chief-says/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Defensebudgets #Infrastructure #Negotiations #Shipbuilding #Procurement #Investment #Submarines #Industry #Lobbying #Defense #Defense #Rights #Aging

Canada expects submarine decision ‘in 30 days,’ procurement chief says

The decision would move Ottawa closer to choosing between Germany’s TKMS and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean for what could become Canada’s biggest-ever procurement.

POLITICO