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Only 11% of Europeans view the US as an ally, survey finds

Support for Washington has fallen to a historic low and many Europeans doubt the US would come to their defence

The Independent UK

Minister accused of ‘hiding’ defence spending plans to avoid scrutiny

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out tax hikes to fund defence spending

The Government’s defence investment plan is due to be published ahead of the Nato summit in Turkey, which begins on July 7.

Evening Standard

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Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests

Exclusive: poll across 15 countries finds ‘deep mistrust’, with majority doubting US would come to their aid in an attack

The Guardian - UK

Some political parties don’t believe in defence, claims Robertson

The former Nato chief said there was ‘animosity’ directed towards the armed forces.

Evening Standard

Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme

France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring…

France 24

France and Germany abandon joint project to build European fighter jet

Paris and Berlin conclude firms involved unable to agree on way forward in blow to Europe’s common defence push

The Guardian - UK

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French NATO jets destroy mystery drone over Latvia as Ukraine war intensifies

French NATO fighter jets stationed in the Baltic region shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking a rare interception under the alliance’s Baltic Air Policing mission. It follows a series of similar incidents linked to the war in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv step up…

Radio France Internationale

French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova

A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones straying into the airspace of Russia's…

France 24

Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo

The ruling party of Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election

AAP

Kosovo voters return to the polls after parties fail to agree on a new president

Kosovo has held an early parliamentary election

AAP

Delays to defence investment plan have damaged UK’s credibility, say MPs

Committee calls for apology from government amid reports navy’s hunter-killer submarines are all docked

The Guardian - UK

Kosovo voters head to polls for third time in 18 months

Voters in Kosovo are returning to the polls for an early parliamentary election after the parties failed to agree on a new president.

AAP

Scottish Parliament named 'prioritised partner' by Nordic Council president

VILLE Väyrynen, a Finnish MP who is currently the Nordic Council president, is presiding over an international body at a crossroads

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Hegseth urges allies to back US on D-Day anniversary

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States needs allies to "be right there with us, shoulder to shoulder in the breach when it matters".

Evening Standard

Britain's £3.5bn warship HMS Prince of Wales breaks down again as technical issue detected

The vessel was forced to dock in Norway, delaying its departure or the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence

The Guardian - UK

MoD reports ‘minor technical issue’ with aircraft carrier docked in Norway

HMS Prince of Wales expected to set sail in the coming days, Ministry of Defence says

Evening Standard

Technical issue detected on UK’s largest warship while docked in Norway

Earlier this month, HMS Prince of Wales set sail from Scotland for Nordic waters to provide security in the Atlantic and High North regions.

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The Independent UK

Trump's back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost millions, US officials say

The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe

The Guardian - UK

EU must prove it is capable and willing to take in new members, leaders say

Von der Leyen tells Balkans summit that bloc needs to make enlargement process ‘faster and more credible’

The Independent UK

A maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port, no one hurt

A maritime drone used in the Ukraine conflict exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania on Friday

Radio France Internationale

Western Balkan leaders join EU summit amid renewed enlargement drive

EU and Western Balkan leaders are gathering in the Adriatic port town of Tivat in Montenegro on Friday, alongside heads of Europe's largest economies including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The Guardian - UK

EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects

Macron, Merz and von der Leyen among those due to gather in Montenegro for talks on integration of six countries

Evening Standard

Helicopter crash victim was Britain’s only female commando

Lily-Mae Fisher was one of three who died in the incident on Wednesday.

Latin Times

Trump Heads to Crucial NATO Summit as Fears Grow Over the Future of the Transatlantic Alliance

The next meeting between President Donald Trump and NATO leaders now has an official date: July 7-8 in Ankara, Turkey. But behind the diplomatic preparations, European officials and security experts are increasingly worried that the gathering could become one of the most consequential summits in the alliance's 77-year history.

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