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US approves nearly $2 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia
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US approves nearly $2 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved an arms sale to Saudi Arabia worth almost SEK 19 billion.
Lithuania and Latvia warn Russia may target critical infrastructure in Baltics or Poland
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Lithuania and Latvia warn Russia may target critical infrastructure in Baltics or Poland

Lithuania and Latvia warn that Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland.
Sweden’s national security adviser left notebook at NATO summit in Ankara, government says
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Sweden’s national security adviser left notebook at NATO summit in Ankara, government says

The government’s national security adviser, Niclas Kvarnström, forgot a notebook during last week’s NATO summit in Turkey, reports Dagens Nyheter. “My first thought was ‘oh no, not again,’” says security expert Jörgen Holmlund
Malmö startup builds Sweden-made drones as part-time soldiers push for faster development
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Malmö startup builds Sweden-made drones as part-time soldiers push for faster development

In an old tobacco factory, Malmö has a test and training center for Swedish-made drones. Three part-time military personnel took matters into their own hands
Starmer says Erdogan gave NATO leaders engraved pistols at Ankara summit
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Starmer says Erdogan gave NATO leaders engraved pistols at Ankara summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered a gun as a gift to each of the leaders attending the NATO summit in Ankara, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
Russia criticizes NATO pledge of 70 billion euros in support for Ukraine
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Russia criticizes NATO pledge of 70 billion euros in support for Ukraine

Russia criticizes the support NATO promised Ukraine during the alliance's meeting in Turkey.
Cats slip past security at NATO summit in Ankara, and Ulf Kristersson meets one of them
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Cats slip past security at NATO summit in Ankara, and Ulf Kristersson meets one of them

Despite strict security checks surrounding the NATO summit in Ankara, there were some who got through them all: the cats.
Sweden and Germany deepen cooperation on air defense at NATO meeting
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Sweden and Germany deepen cooperation on air defense at NATO meeting

Sweden and Germany have signed a declaration of intent on deeper cooperation on air defense.
France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north
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France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north

France will contribute soldiers, equipment and expertise to Sweden and Finland's NATO battle group in the north. One possible location is Boden
Norwegian ambassador says Swedish envy is natural amid Norway’s football rise
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Norwegian ambassador says Swedish envy is natural amid Norway’s football rise

The football rivalry and the Norwegians' progress in the World Cup have provoked a wave of bitterness among many Swedes. How is the Swedish-Norwegian relationship after Norway's rise? There may be a little envy, but many are also happy for Norway and there is a lot of magnanimity, says Niels Engelschiøn, Norway's ambassador to Sweden
UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles
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UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles

The UK will lead a European coalition to develop the next generation of long-range missiles, the British government has announced.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is likely over, but negotiations may continue
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is likely over, but negotiations may continue

The ceasefire with Iran is likely over, the US president says after the heaviest clashes in months. However, he is not ruling out continued negotiations
Trump says NATO summit was full of love and unity despite earlier criticism
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Trump says NATO summit was full of love and unity despite earlier criticism

NATO leaders did their best to project unity after the summit, despite earlier harsh statements from the US president. "There was a lot of love in the room," says Donald Trump
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
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