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EU, Iceland to Launch Security and Defense Partnership

The EU and Iceland will begin discussions on a security and defense partnership encompassing hybrid threat response, civil protection, and secure communications; Iceland aims to finalize the agreement by the end of 2023.

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UK Government Orders AI Institute to Prioritize Defense

UK Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle ordered the Alan Turing Institute to prioritize AI for defense and national security, linking future funding to this refocus; the institute's spokesperson affirmed alignment with government priorities.

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£15bn Investment Expands UK Nuclear Weapons Site

UK Defence Secretary John Healey visited the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Aldermaston, Berkshire, to mark its 75th anniversary and a £15bn investment, creating 1,500 jobs in the last year, and expanding the site to accommodate 3,000 engineers to ensure the UK's nuclear deterrent for future ...

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SPD Rejects Union's Call for Mandatory Military Service in Germany

The SPD opposes the Union's push to reinstate mandatory military service in Germany, preferring to focus on improving the Bundeswehr's appeal to attract voluntary recruits, while the Union believes conscription is necessary to reach its target of 60,000 additional soldiers.

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Scholz and Frederiksen Discuss Ukraine, Defense, and Immigration

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss the war in Ukraine, stricter immigration policies, trade, and the threat to Greenland, showing a united front against Russia and a push for stronger European defense and stricter immigrati...

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EU Could Replace US Military Aid to Ukraine, Says German General

German Major General Christian Freuding stated on June 6th that if the US ends military aid to Ukraine, the EU could replace it if there is sufficient political will; he also noted Russia's military buildup poses a long-term threat to Europe.

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UK-Germany Defense Pact Signals New Era in European Security

Britain and Germany are on the verge of signing a defense cooperation agreement, a major shift from their past adversarial relationship, driven primarily by financial constraints and concerns about Russia's aggression and the reliability of Article 5 of NATO.

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Europe Must Act Decisively to Maintain Global Leadership

The EU and its member states, including Denmark, are strengthening Europe's defense posture, prioritizing joint procurement and utilizing instruments like SAFE and EDIP; this is crucial for Europe to address the war in Ukraine and maintain its global competitiveness.

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Australia to Negotiate New Defense Agreement with European Union

Australia will hold formal negotiations with the European Union on a new defense agreement, focusing on enhanced security cooperation, including military exercises and cooperation in cybersecurity and counter-terrorism, at the G7 summit in Canada this week.

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Canada Meets NATO Defense Target, Faces New Challenges

Canada has achieved NATO's 2% defense spending target, two decades late, but faces a new, higher target, prompting debates about resource allocation and the challenges of expanding military capabilities.

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NB8: A Geopolitical Anchor in a Turbulent Europe

The Nordic-Baltic eight (NB8) countries—Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden—have become a significant geopolitical force since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, showcasing a model of democratic security and defense integration that contrasts with the rise of po...

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Germany Rules Out Reinstating Military Conscription This Term

German SPD faction leader Matthias Miersch confirmed that the current government will not discuss reinstating mandatory military service, despite calls from the new military commissioner and Bundeswehr association head to prepare for its potential return, due to the coalition agreement's focus on a ...

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