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Ranskalainen lentotukialus Charles de Gaulle vierailee Malmössä

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Ranskalainen ydinvoimainen lentotukialus Charles de Gaulle on saapunut Malmöön vahvistamaan sotilaallista yhteistyötä Ruotsin ja Ranskan välillä. Vierailu on osa Naton harjoitustoimintaa ja korostaa Euroopan tarvetta puolustusasioiden itsenäisyyteen. Sadoissa uteliaita on kerääntynyt katsomaan massiivista alusta.

Philippines pushes defense cooperation with NATO, EU; Army engages Lockheed Martin

The Philippines is advancing broader defense ties with NATO and EU nations at the 2026 Paris Defense and Strategy Forum, while the Army hosted a Lockheed Martin executive to discuss advanced technologies. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. met NATO's Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, and Army vice commander Maj. Gen. Efren Morados welcomed Tim Cahill of Lockheed Martin.

Some 4,000 people chant 'no to war' in Madrid

21. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Some 4,000 people, according to the Government Delegation, joined a demonstration in Madrid on Saturday called by the Asamblea Internacionalista de Madrid against war. Protesters marched from Atocha to Puerta del Sol carrying banners reading 'No to war' and 'Peace'. Podemos MEP Irene Montero called for Spain to leave NATO and remove US troops from Spanish bases.

Eurooppa

Swedish forces confirm Russian origin of drone near Charles de Gaulle

Eurooppa

Ranskalainen lentotukialus Charles de Gaulle saapuu Malmöön

Politiikka

NATO exercise Steadfast Dart trains emergency in Bergen

Cdu politician Röwekamp wants to compel soldiers for Lithuania if necessary

Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), chair of the Bundestag Defense Committee, proposes compelling Bundeswehr soldiers to serve in Lithuania if insufficient volunteers come forward. A 'Spiegel' report highlights a personnel shortage, while the Defense Ministry describes the buildup as on track. The brigade aims to bolster NATO's eastern flank.

Ruotsi valmis osallistumaan Naton läsnäoloon Arktisella alueella

11. helmikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Nato käynnistää operaation Arctic Sentry lisätäkseen sitoutumistaan Arktiselle alueelle. Puolustusministeri Pål Jonson (M) toteaa, että Ruotsi on valmis tarjoamaan kykynsä. Operaatio keskittyy aluksi olemassa olevien harjoitusten ja valvonnan koordinoimiseen alueella.

Jean-Noël Barrot responds to Mark Rutte on European defense

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has reaffirmed that Europeans can and must take charge of their own security. He is responding to statements by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who emphasized Europe's dependence on the United States. These exchanges highlight ongoing debates on European strategic autonomy.

Pistorius criticizes Trump's disrespectful Afghanistan remarks

25. tammikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

In the ARD show 'Caren Miosga', German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius condemned US President Donald Trump's claims about NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'indecent and disrespectful'. He calls for an apology but does not expect one. He also stressed that Europe can no longer fully rely on the US.

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