EU Council backs position on €800B ReArm Europe plan
EU countries endorsed a joint Council position on the €800B ReArm Europe plan, opening talks with Parliament to boost defence investment and industry by 2030.
Defence Politics News
Senate Divided Over ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield Plan
Lawmakers clash over Trump’s $175bn homeland missile defence project, with Democrats warning of high costs while Republicans push for rapid deployment.
Erdoğan and Trump Meet to Discuss F-35, F-16, and CAATSA
US President Donald Trump stated that the future of F-35, F-16 CAATSA will be discussed during the meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Turkish Air Force AWACS aircraft operates over Lithuania
Turkiye’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed that a Turkish Air Force E-7T Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft operated over Lithuanian airspace.
Denmark Eyes P-8 Poseidon buy to counter Baltic Tensions
Denmark eyes Boeing P-8A Poseidon to strengthen Arctic and Baltic surveillance as Russian naval activity grows and the “Polar Silk Road” gains strategic value.
US State Department Approves F-16 Block 70 Sale to Peru
The US State Department approved a sale of F-16 Block 70, including single and twin seater configurations, alongside a small number of air-to-air missiles.
NATO’s Rutte Backs Türkiye’s SAFE bid at EU envoy meeting
NATO chief Mark Rutte urges EU to admit Türkiye into the €150 billion SAFE defence programme, citing NATO benefits despite strict non-member funding limits.
Brazilian Congress Approves Defence Cooperation with Turkiye
Brazilian government gazette DOU announced the approval of the five-year defence industry cooperation agreement with Turkiye on the 10th of September 2025.
Berlin weighs Eurofighter Tranche 5 deal, Taurus upgrade
Germany is preparing for a major defense investment, with 81 projects, including Eurofighter Tranche 5 jets and the modernization of Taurus cruise missiles.
EU sets record €381B defence budget for 2025
In 2025, the EU will spend €381 billion ($443 billion) on defence. This is a 10% increase from last year and the most the bloc has ever spent on defence.
US and Canada launch Operation LATITUDE in Bering Sea
US and Canadian forces’ joint drill LATITUDE started on August 25 at the Bering Sea for live-fire drills and collaborative Arctic defensive training.
Lithuania fortifies borders with anti-tank obstacles
Lithuania has installed “dragon’s teeth” tank barriers along unused checkpoints on the Russian and Belarusian borders as part of a wider defence strategy.
Trump Says He will Rename Pentagon as ‘Department of War’
President Trump has announced plans to rename the Department of Defense as the “Department of War,” as that the new title better reflects America’s posture.
Türkiye to host 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara,7–8 July
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that leaders will meet on 7–8 July 2026, underlining Turkiye’s role on NATO’s southern and Black Sea lines.
