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Poland Becomes First to Draw EU SAFE Loans With €44 Billion Defense Deal

The long-term EU loan will speed Poland’s military upgrade, channeling most contracts to local firms.

Ex-NATO Chief Calls for New European Defense Bloc as Merz Reaffirms NATO

Macron Says U.S., Russia and China Are ‘Dead Against’ Europe as France and Greece Renew Defense Pact

Macron and Mitsotakis Renew Franco‑Greek Defense Pact, Add Broader Strategic Deal

France and Germany Order Fresh FCAS Talks After Mediation Fails

Macron and Tusk Cement Franco-Polish Defense Ties in Gdansk

Mattarella in Prague Calls NATO More Vital, Presses Fast-Track EU Defense

USS Gerald R. Ford Diverted to Crete After Onboard Fire Halts Middle East Mission

Polish President Vetoes Law Enabling €44 Billion EU Defence Loan

Germany Rebukes French Defense Effort as Berlin Rejects EU Borrowing Push

German Industry Leaders Press FCAS Split as Macron Moves to Save the Fighter Program

NATO Reassigns Three Joint Force Commands to Europe as U.S. Keeps SACEUR

Germany and Poland Advance E6 Drive for European Economic Sovereignty as Brussels Meeting Nears

Klingbeil Presses 'Buy‑European' Defense Spending in Warsaw as He Extends Economic Reach

Weber Pushes EU Talks on French-Based Nuclear Shield

EU Leaders Push Back After Rutte Says Europe Can’t Defend Itself Without U.S.

Kallas Urges a 'More European' NATO, Intensifying Rift Over Rutte's Defense Warning

Spain Urges EU Joint Army as Leaders Meet on Greenland Response

Zelensky Renews Call for Unified European Army, Citing Russian Buildup

EU Defense Chief Proposes 100,000-Strong Force and European Security Council