NATO
Elbit Systems set to start delivery of drones to Romania after delays, threats of cancellation
The deal for seven unmanned aircraft systems was signed in 2022, with deliveries due to start in 2025.
Turkey the new Iran? Ankara's growing challenge to Western interests - opinion
Europe’s conduct in Iran conflict raises questions over NATO’s future - opinion
Romania weighs cancelling drone contract with Israel's Elbit Systems
Trump threatened to halt Ukraine aid unless Europe joined Hormuz coalition - report
Trump threatened to stop supplying military equipment to NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, which procures weapons for Ukraine and is funded by European nations.
Trump says US strongly considering NATO exit, Germany reaffirms NATO commitment
Trump described the alliance as a "paper tiger" and said removing the United States from the defense pact was now "beyond reconsideration," the newspaper reported.
Iran long-range strikes expose gaps in Europe’s air defense, expert tells 'Post' - interview
Iran fired two long-range ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia joint UK-US army base 4000 km away, potentially putting most European countries within its strike radius.
End of multilateralism: Iran war exposed NATO's irrelevance - opinion
The resounding silence echoing from Brussels following Israel’s necessary, preemptive strikes on Iranian military infrastructure represents far more than a transient diplomatic lapse.
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defense minister says
The closure of the airspace forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, but it does not include emergency situations.
Zelensky’s Gulf tour highlights shared drone war threat from Iran-Russia axis - analysis
Zelensky held key meetings in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, showing that countries aligned with the US and the west can work together.
Turkey, Pakistan emerge as mediators as Iran war reshapes Middle East order - analysis
Regional powers are positioning themselves to mediate the Iran conflict, with Turkey and Pakistan seeking a role in easing tensions and shaping the post-war order.
When a lion roars: Israel leads the battle against Iran - opinion
Jerusalem already had comprehensive plans to launch a wide-scale military campaign against Iran, given the unfinished business of June 2025.
Drone from Russia enters Estonia, hits power station as others cross into Latvia
There were no reports of injuries or damage to the power station, Estonian authorities said.
Europe within Iran missile range, but experts question real strike capability
Iran’s indirect retaliation could blend cyber sabotage, arson, and proxy hits on soft targets like energy grids, Jewish sites, and dissidents, alongside an ongoing missile threat.