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5 July

Finnish President Signs off on Anti-Mine Treaty Withdrawal

Finland's President Alexander Stubb on Friday approved the country's withdrawal from a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, citing a "deteriorated security situation" and a longer-term threat from Russia.

2 July

Europe

NATO defense ministers meet for two days of meetings at the alliance's headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2019. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Christine Casimiro

NATO Fund Backs UK Startup for Enhanced Biotech Warfare Defense

For its first investment, the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) has chosen to back a UK-based biotechnology startup, Portal Biotech.

1 July

Sea

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Dutch MoD Taps Lobster Robotics for Next-Gen Seabed Drone

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is teaming up with Lobster Robotics to turn its Scout underwater drone into a military-grade platform.

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Cyber

Giulia Bernacchi

Leidos to Lead Project to Enhance NATO Cybersecurity With IT Solutions

Leidos secured a contract with NATO to develop a centralized IT solution utilizing private cloud technology to enhance the alliance’s cybersecurity.

27 June

Europe

The Polish Armed Forces show off air defences in Warsaw, Poland on 12 August, 2024.

Staff Writer With AFP

Poland Says Arms Race Could Lead to Putin’s Fall

Poland said that a new arms race could lead to the fall of Russian President Putin's "regime," just like it toppled the Soviet Union.

27 June

Americas

(From L) Northrop Grumman VP Steve O’Bryan, US Mission to NATO Defense Advisor Scott Delius, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė, and Nammo CEO Morten Brandtzæg at the NATO Summit

Christine Casimiro

Lithuania, Northrop Expand Medium-Caliber Ammo Production Partnership

Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial deal inked in September 2024.

26 June

Air