Berlin will take part in providing security guarantees for Ukraine alongside European partners but the talks are at an early stage and must be shaped by Kyiv, German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Monday (August 25) in Ukraine's capital.
South Korea's new president, Lee Jae Myung, will face a pivotal moment on Monday when he meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington for their first summit on Monday (25 August), as the countries' decades-old alliance strains to confront rapid geopolitical changes.
Türkiye’s fast-growing defence industry is gaining global recognition. European countries are rearming and demand for reliable suppliers rising.
Japan has secured a significant $6.5 billion defence deal with Australia to build next-generation warships, the Australian government announced on Tuesday.
Iran has made clear it will not include its defence capabilities in any future talks over its nuclear programme, as diplomatic contacts resume following the June conflict with Israel
Turkish defence firm Aselsan showcased new technologies designed to integrate with Türkiye’s multi-layered Steel Dome air defence system at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul this week.
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $620 million sale of a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Bulgaria, the Pentagon announced on Monday.
Ukraine has secured major new military commitments from its allies during the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, including expanded air defence aid, long-range drone support, and a new co-financing arrangement between the European Union and NATO for U.S. weapons deliveries.
The EU and Iceland have announced negotiations on a Security and Defense Partnership Agreement, aimed at deepening cooperation and giving Iceland access to the EU's €150 billion SAFE programme for joint defence procurement.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to London on Thursday to sign a comprehensive friendship treaty with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aiming to reset post-Brexit ties between Britain and the European Union.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius met in Washington on 14 July to discuss increasing NATO defence spending and support for Ukraine.
France will increase its military spending by an additional €6.5 billion over the next two years amid rising global threats. French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement on Sunday.
Germany’s public debt is projected to climb from 62.5% to 74% of GDP by 2030, driven by record defence and infrastructure spending, according to a report by the European rating agency Scope.
A spokesperson for the German defence ministry on Friday dismissed reports suggesting plans to acquire an additional 15 F-35 fighter jets.
Azerbaijan opened the International Civil Defense Organization’s third extraordinary General Assembly in Baku on Thursday, with Prime Minister Ali Asadov reading a message from President Ilham Aliyev to delegates.
Germany’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on Monday, pledging continued support for Ukraine as calls grow for more Western aid following new Russian attacks.
Azerbaijan’s top general observed major drills in Türkiye and met senior Turkish defence leaders, underscoring the allies’ growing military partnership.
India and Russia have discussed the timely delivery of the remaining S-400 air defence systems and upgrades to Su-30 fighter jets, alongside broader defence cooperation, during a key meeting at the SCO summit in China.
South Korea and NATO have agreed to set up a new consultative body focused on defence industry cooperation, aiming to deepen collaboration through joint development and procurement initiatives.
NATO member states have agreed to raise their defence spending target to 5% of GDP, marking a sharp increase from the previous 2% goal.
Switzerland is taking steps toward deeper defence cooperation with the European Union, launching talks on a non-binding arms partnership while maintaining its neutral stance.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday called for an unconditional end to defence trade restrictions among NATO allies and expressed Türkiye’s interest in hosting the alliance’s 2026 summit.
Security measures along Türkiye' border with Iran have strengthened. Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler said it's due to recent developments at between Iran and Israel.
European Union governments have agreed on a 1.5 billion-euro scheme to fund defence investments, though some countries said its "buy European" rules are too restrictive, diplomats said on Wednesday.
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