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29 August

Poland to Lift Defense Spending to 4.8% of GPD Next Year

Poland will increase its defense spending next year to 4.8 percent of GDP, near the five percent being demanded of NATO members.

29 August

Arctic

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Built for Frozen Frontlines: SAKO Launches Arctic Rifle Generation

Firearms maker SAKO has unveiled a new trio of rifles built to give troops an edge in Arctic warfare.

28 August

Europe

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivering a speech.

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Says All Countries to Finally Hit 2-Percent Spending Goal

NATO said all its members were finally set this year to hit the alliance's previous defense spending target of two percent of GDP.

28 August

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Defense Giant Rheinmetall Opens Mega-Plant as Europe Rearms

German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opened Europe's largest munitions plant as Berlin rushes to rearm after decades of running down its military.

21 August

Europe

The Swedish Mechanized Infantry Battalion from the South Skåne Regiment arrived in Latvia.

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO to Establish Logistics Base in Sweden: Govt

Sweden will host a NATO logistics headquarters in the town of Enkoping, northwest of Stockholm, for troop movements in Northern Europe, the government said.

20 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says US Air Support Possible for Ukraine Security Guarantee

Trump said US air support and European ground troops could be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, warning of a "rough" situation if talks between Moscow and Kyiv fail.

19 August

Europe

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Medical Group shelter from a simulated attack during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. Fighting Wyvern is a large-scale Combat Readiness Exercise designed to enhance Agile Combat Employment and ensure forces are ready to rapidly deploy, operate and sustain combat airpower under adverse conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

Rojoef Manuel

Italy Boosts Security at Aviano US Nuclear Base Amid Russian Sabotage Fears

Italy has raised security at the US nuclear-capable air base in the northeastern town of Aviano after intelligence suggested a possible Russian-linked sabotage attempt.

18 August

Air

2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) showcases the future of warfare with a lineup of drones on August 7, 2025, at Balli Army Airfield, Germany. These unmanned aerial drones enhance reconnaissance capabilities and operations efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to modernizing the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Bailey)

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Sets 8,000 Military Drone Goal by 2029 in Modest Build-Up

Germany plans to field approximately 8,300 unmanned aerial systems by 2029, a modest goal compared to NATO allies.

18 August

Americas

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, pictured at a press conference

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Says Russia Must End War, After Trump Pressures Ukraine

Zelensky said it was up to Russia to end its invasion ahead of high-stakes talks with Trump, who is pressuring Ukraine to give up Crimea and abandon its NATO ambitions.

16 August

Americas