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Trump says Ukraine may be allowed to make Patriot missiles under license
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Trump says Ukraine may be allowed to make Patriot missiles under license

US President Donald Trump promises his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine will be allowed to build Patriot missiles under license. The promise comes after several nights when Kyiv was left defenseless against Russia's ballistic missiles
Trump threatens new strikes on Iran as Gulf tensions escalate
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Trump threatens new strikes on Iran as Gulf tensions escalate

The war in the Persian Gulf is escalating again. Both Iran and the United States have carried out intense attacks, and President Donald Trump is threatening more
NATO defence spending set to rise 11% as several countries lag behind targets
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NATO defence spending set to rise 11% as several countries lag behind targets

The defense spending of European NATO countries and Canada is expected to increase by 11 percent this year, according to a recent report from the alliance. But several countries are struggling to meet budget targets - and the question is whether that will be enough to impress US President Donald Trump
Finland also wants to buy Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft
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Finland also wants to buy Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

Finland wants to buy its own reconnaissance aircraft from Saab, says Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen at the NATO summit in Ankara.
Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending
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Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending

The NATO summit could be unpleasant for some member countries when the most powerful of them, the United States, is set to grade their defense efforts. I don't think we should expect a courtesy meeting, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in an interview with TT in Ankara
NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future airborne surveillance, replacing AWACS
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NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future airborne surveillance, replacing AWACS

NATO selects Saab's Globaleye for its future airborne surveillance of air, sea and land. The up to ten Globaleye planes will, among other things, be able to detect missile attacks in time
Stockholm stock market falls after volatile trading, Saab rises on NATO deal hopes
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Stockholm stock market falls after volatile trading, Saab rises on NATO deal hopes

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell, crawled back to the zero line - but lost courage again and the broad OMXS index closed down 0. 8 percent
Swedish defense firms seek NATO deals as alliance meets in Ankara
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Swedish defense firms seek NATO deals as alliance meets in Ankara

Several Swedish companies are taking part as NATO holds its defense industry forum during the alliance's summit in Ankara. At the same time, the threat of US tariffs is undermining European calls to buy more European weapons
Rutte: NATO allies must give Ukraine what it needs
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Rutte: NATO allies must give Ukraine what it needs

When the NATO defense alliance holds a summit in Turkey, it will be about keeping US President Donald Trump in a good mood. But NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also wants the meeting to pledge strong, long-term support for Ukraine
Impatient Swedish military staff launch their own China-free drone company
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Impatient Swedish military staff launch their own China-free drone company

In an old tobacco factory, Malmö has a test and training center for Swedish-made drones. Three impatient part-time military personnel took matters into their own hands
Trump demands loyalty from NATO allies ahead of summit, threatens to quit alliance again
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Trump demands loyalty from NATO allies ahead of summit, threatens to quit alliance again

For Secretary General Mark Rutte, there is no shortage of challenges ahead of next week’s NATO summit in Turkey. After demanding higher defense budgets from other member states, US President Donald Trump is now demanding “loyalty” from his allies - or he is once again threatening to leave the alliance
NATO Allies to Pledge Billions in New Annual Aid for Ukraine at Ankara Summit
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NATO Allies to Pledge Billions in New Annual Aid for Ukraine at Ankara Summit

Ukraine's NATO allies will pledge billions in new annual financial support to Ukraine at the defense alliance's summit in Ankara next week, according to sources.
Kristersson expects unity at NATO summit despite tensions over defense and Ukraine
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Kristersson expects unity at NATO summit despite tensions over defense and Ukraine

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for unity at the NATO summit in Ankara. NATO summits do not always run smoothly
Kristersson signals more Swedish defense export deals may be coming
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Kristersson signals more Swedish defense export deals may be coming

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is now highlighting the latest export successes for the Swedish defense industry. During a press conference ahead of next week’s NATO summit, he said that more deals may be imminent
Trump calls NATO relationship ridiculous as he criticizes alliance burden sharing
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Trump calls NATO relationship ridiculous as he criticizes alliance burden sharing

US President Donald Trump says it is "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its relationship with the NATO defense alliance.
Lithuania weighs constitutional change to allow nuclear weapons storage
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Lithuania weighs constitutional change to allow nuclear weapons storage

Lithuania may amend its constitution to lift a ban on the storage of nuclear weapons, President Gitanas Nauseda said.
NATO reportedly plans to make Saab’s Global Eye its new surveillance aircraft standard
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NATO reportedly plans to make Saab’s Global Eye its new surveillance aircraft standard

The NATO defense alliance plans to replace its fleet of AWACS planes with Global Eye surveillance aircraft from Saab, Reuters reports, citing four people with knowledge of the matter. The news sent the stock soaring
Report says Russia used drones to test Europe’s air defenses and disrupt aviation
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Report says Russia used drones to test Europe’s air defenses and disrupt aviation

Russia has likely used its shadow fleet to send drones over Europe and disrupt civilian aviation, according to a report. The campaign is believed to have monitored military sites and tested NATO countries' air defenses
Stockholm Stock Exchange rebounds as Saab surges on NATO aircraft report
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Stockholm Stock Exchange rebounds as Saab surges on NATO aircraft report

The opening was in the red, but by the end of the day the Stockholm Stock Exchange had clearly risen - with Saab as one of the driving forces. At the close, the broad OMXS index was up 1 percent
Sweden Could Take on Bigger Role in NATO Defense, Top Commander Says
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Sweden Could Take on Bigger Role in NATO Defense, Top Commander Says

The United States is planning to withdraw fighter jets and ships from NATO’s defense of Europe, among other things. This could mean a greater role for Sweden in NATO’s future defense plans, according to Sweden’s Supreme Allied Commander Michael Claesson
FMV signs 1.5 billion kronor deal for NATO-compatible command support systems
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FMV signs 1.5 billion kronor deal for NATO-compatible command support systems

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed an agreement with defense company Mildef for a new generation of command support systems that are also compatible with NATO.
Protesters rage against the Trump clan's luxury construction, saying enough is enough
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Protesters rage against the Trump clan's luxury construction, saying enough is enough

On the Albanian coast, species-rich wetlands are being plowed over for a luxury resort with strong ties to the Trump family. People are protesting
ÖB: It would be misconduct not to think about Russia testing NATO's Article 5
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ÖB: It would be misconduct not to think about Russia testing NATO's Article 5

The President of Finland thinks ÖB Michael Claesson should take a sauna instead of worrying about Russia testing NATO's Article 5. ÖB says it would be misconduct not to think about Russia testing NATO's Article 5
Green Party MP promises system change and crisis plan for heat waves
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Green Party MP promises system change and crisis plan for heat waves

The Green Party's spokesman, Daniel Helldén, promises a systemic change in rail policy. The Swedish people want to travel by train, and they want the trains to run on time
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