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LSU Upsets Clemson, Defense Leads to SEC Championship Contention

LSU defeated Clemson 17-10, showcasing a significantly improved defense that held Clemson to 261 total yards and 31 rushing yards, marking a potential turning point for the team's national championship aspirations.

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Söder Demands Universal Conscription Amidst Concerns Over Russia's Potential NATO Challenge

CSU leader Markus Söder criticizes the German government's new military service plan as insufficient, demanding universal conscription due to Russia's potential threat to NATO by 2027-2029, while Chancellor Merz expresses confidence in the voluntary system.

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Germany's New Defense Service Plan: Voluntary, But With Potential Return to Conscription

Germany's cabinet approved a bill introducing a new national defense service, initially relying on volunteers, but with a possible return to mandatory conscription if the security situation demands, or if recruitment fails to secure sufficient personnel, according to statements from the FDP.

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German Union Rejects New Military Service Plan

Germany's Union faction sharply criticizes the government's new voluntary military service plan, citing a lack of concrete targets and deadlines for recruitment and contrasting it with the Swedish model; they intend to push for changes in parliament, creating uncertainty about the plan's future.

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Estonian Island Festival Showcases National Unity Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

During the annual Home Cafe Days festival on Estonia's Hiiumaa island, residents open their homes to visitors, offering food and drink while highlighting community resilience amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and concerns about potential Russian aggression.

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Dutch Navy Uses Sail 2025 Festival for Recruitment Drive

The Dutch Sail 2025 festival, from Wednesday to Sunday, incorporates a military recruitment drive, aiming to expand the armed forces to 100,000 personnel by showcasing diverse naval careers and addressing the challenges of attracting skilled personnel amid rising geopolitical threats.

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Iveco Sells Commercial Vehicle and Defense Divisions for €5.5 Billion

Italian truck maker Iveco sold its commercial vehicle division to India's Tata Motors for €3.8 billion and its defense division to Italy's Leonardo for €1.7 billion, a deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

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Spain Meets NATO's 2% Military Spending Target, Causing Domestic Political Tensions

Spain's government announced that the country has reached NATO's 2% GDP military spending target, involving a €10.471 billion increase in the defense budget this year to a total of €33.123 billion, exceeding the initial 1.40% achieved in 2024, causing internal political divisions within the ruling c...

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German FDP Backs New National Service Plan Amid Security Concerns

Schleswig-Holstein's FDP chairman Christopher Vogt supports Germany's plan for a new national service, viewing it as a necessary step given the changed security landscape and the insufficient number of volunteers; the cabinet approved a draft law introducing a system primarily based on volunteers, w...

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Germany and Canada Enhance Cooperation on Critical Minerals to Counter China

German Chancellor Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced enhanced bilateral cooperation on defense and critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China and Russia, with economy ministers set to sign a deal on lithium, rare earth elements, and other key materials.

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France Expands Military Reserves Amidst Rising Security Concerns

France is significantly expanding its military reserves to 105,000 by 2035, driven by concerns about Russia's aggression and the potential unreliability of US support, involving intensive training programs for reservists and substantial increases in military spending to €64 billion by 2027.

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Porsche SE Diversifies into Defense Amidst Automotive Slowdown

Porsche SE, the holding company for Volkswagen and Porsche, is diversifying into the defense industry due to challenges in its core automotive business; it will invest in defense technology startups and explore further participation opportunities in areas like satellite surveillance and cybersecurit...

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