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Trump Criticizes Europe for Relying on US Defense Support

The American President Donald Trump accuses European countries of freeloading on the USA. .

Trump Criticizes Europe for Relying on US Defense Support

US Officials Discuss Yemen Strike in Leaked Chat with Journalist

A journalist was mistakenly added to a chat where a forthcoming attack on Yemen was being discussed. In the chat, there were individuals who, by all accounts, were the most powerful in the USA within security policy – including, among others, the defense minister, foreign minister, CIA chief, and vice president.

US Officials Discuss Yemen Strike in Leaked Chat with Journalist

Kristersson: US Leak Underscores Current Uncertainty

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not want to comment on details or content regarding the leak of the US war plans in Yemen to an American journalist in a chat. But it "highlights a degree of uncertainty".

Kristersson: US Leak Underscores Current Uncertainty

Leaked US War Plans on Signal Raise Security Concerns in Sweden

Goals, weapon types and attack sequences. In a chat group on the messaging app Signal, American ministers discussed the US's attack plans against the Houthis in Yemen - and included an American journalist by mistake.

Leaked US War Plans on Signal Raise Security Concerns in Sweden

Trump Dismisses Military Chat Leak as Minor Blunder

A journalist ended up in a chat group where the US government discussed imminent military attacks. Frustrated tones are heard from the White House, but President Trump downplays the whole thing as a minor blunder.

Trump Dismisses Military Chat Leak as Minor Blunder

American Journalist Accidentally Receives US Military Plans for Yemen Attack

The American journalist Jeffrey Goldberg accidentally gained access to the American military's plans to attack targets in Yemen, reports The Atlantic, where Goldberg is editor-in-chief. The Democrats want to see a "full investigation" of the incident.

American Journalist Accidentally Receives US Military Plans for Yemen Attack

Can Europe Step Up Its Defense Game Without U.S. Support?

Europe can gather sufficient funds to replace the USA's dwindling interest on the continent, according to experts. The great challenge lies rather in converting the support into military strength.

Can Europe Step Up Its Defense Game Without U.S. Support?

Trump's Inner Circle Weighs Cutting Military Aid to Ukraine

Today, USA's President Donald Trump is gathering his closest men to discuss Ukraine, reports The New York Times. .

Trump's Inner Circle Weighs Cutting Military Aid to Ukraine

Additional 3,000 soldiers to the USA's southern border

The USA's defence headquarters Pentagon is sending an additional 3,000 soldiers to the border with Mexico, as part of President Donald Trump's ambition to stop illegal immigration. .

Additional 3,000 soldiers to the USA's southern border

Trump Fires USA's Top Military Officer

The USA's top military officer, Charles Brown, gets fired by President Donald Trump. Brown has been chairman of the council for the country's defense branches, Joint Chiefs of Staff, since October 2023.

Trump Fires USA's Top Military Officer

Trump wants to cut the Pentagon's budget

Next goal for Donald Trump's savings zeal: The Defense Headquarters Pentagon. .

Trump wants to cut the Pentagon's budget

Poland: USA to maintain forces here

Poland's President Andrzej Duda says that he has received assurances from the USA that American forces will not be reduced in Poland or other locations along NATO's eastern flank. .

Poland: USA to maintain forces here

Signs of the Times: NATO Exercises Without the USA

Do more yourself, is the message being intensely drummed in from the USA about security in Europe. And Nato is trying - among other things on a beach in central Greece.

Signs of the Times: NATO Exercises Without the USA

Jonson: Risk of the US withdrawing soldiers from Europe

Much indicates that the USA will reduce its military presence in Europe, according to Defense Minister Pål Jonson. Europe must prepare itself for a time when it takes a significantly greater responsibility for its own security, he says.

Jonson: Risk of the US withdrawing soldiers from Europe

Hegseth: Don't take US soldiers in Europe for granted

The USA's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth warns European NATO members not to take American military presence in Europe for granted. .

Hegseth: Don't take US soldiers in Europe for granted

Trump's unexpected move: Halving defense spending

USA's President Donald Trump proposes that the USA, Russia, and China should halve their respective defense budgets. It is a message in sharp contrast to earlier American demands that NATO countries significantly increase their defense expenditures.

Trump's unexpected move: Halving defense spending

Trump's peace plan shakes NATO

We stand united for peace in Ukraine, claims the Nato chief, despite criticism and concern over Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Russia. No one will get exactly what they want, says Trump's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth.

Trump's peace plan shakes NATO

Tough battle for the percentage in NATO

Five percent? Or somewhere "north of three"? NATO countries have a tough spring ahead of them to unite on future defense budget targets, following hard pressure from the USA. .

Tough battle for the percentage in NATO

Expert: Great danger with USA's Ukraine game

The USA's statement that Ukraine must cede territories and rejects a membership in NATO surprises defense researchers. If Russia is not afraid of consequences, then the Baltic states or Moldova may be threatened, says Magnus Christiansson at the Defense University.

Expert: Great danger with USA's Ukraine game

Putin and Trump agreed on talks – without Zelenskyj

The USA and Russia are initiating negotiations about the war in Ukraine, confirmed by both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, a top-level meeting with Putin will be held in Saudi Arabia.

Putin and Trump agreed on talks – without Zelenskyj

Hegseth: Unrealistic to Expect Ukraine's Old Borders

No Crimea, no NATO, and no US soldiers on site. USA's new defense minister Pete Hegseth came to Brussels with tough messages to Ukraine.

Hegseth: Unrealistic to Expect Ukraine's Old Borders

Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

Europe is becoming increasingly united on the need for a substantial military buildup. But how will it be financed? Tough battles are expected this year over demands ranging from joint loans to reduced welfare.

Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

USA has attacked IS targets in Somalia

The USA has carried out an air strike against an IS leader in Somalia. .

USA has attacked IS targets in Somalia

Desperation and accusations after plane crash

Figure skaters, a group of hunters and students. USA mourns the 67 people who died when a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided over Washington DC.

Desperation and accusations after plane crash