NATO
In first, NATO fighters in Romania shoot down drone in airspace incursion
Later that day, NATO Air Command confirmed that a drone was shot down by allied fighters under NATO command and control in Romanian airspace.
Trump, Erdogan, and the F-35 enigma - opinion
Turkey’s new role: How Erdogan is supporting Hamas, challenging Israel - opinion
Syria, Germany launch reconstruction committee, sign air transport agreement in Damascus
The cancer has been named, the surgery must follow: Trump signals new era in Iran policy - opinion
By warning that any new Iranian attack would trigger an even more devastating response, and by describing the regime as a “cancer” that must be removed, Trump signaled something far more significant.
Turkey says it hopes US will lift sanctions soon, continues push for F-35 fighter jets
President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions on Turkey after the US Congress passed legislation requiring Turkey to give up the Russian S-400 defense system in exchange for F-35s.
Rutte, Zelensky to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting after NATO summit, Elysee say
The Elysee said that planning was still underway for security guarantees for when a ceasefire is reached between Ukraine and Russia.
Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial
“We did not ask anyone’s permission to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to stay in Lebanon,” Israel Katz said, adding that Israeli forces would remain until Hezbollah is disarmed.
Trump's message about Turkey goes beyond F-35s, shows new balance in Mediterranean - analysis
The debate over the F-35 goes beyond the aircraft themselves. It concerns how the United States balances its relations with its two important allies in the eastern Mediterranean.
NATO selects Anduril’s Lattice platform for next-generation air command and control
Other companies awarded the contract included Palantir and Athea SAS. NATO said that it would select a single solution for long-term implementation at the end of the assessment period.
Putin rejects peace talks and prepares to escalate war after Ukrainian strikes - report
To date, about two million soldiers have been killed, wounded, or missing since the full-scale invasion in early 2022, 1.4 million of them Russian.
Turkey doesn't need F-35s to threaten Israel. It's already testing its arsenal in Libya - opinion
While Trump dangles sanctions relief and fighter jets in Ankara, the more revealing story about what Turkey does with advanced military technology is already unfolding on Libya's coast
NATO 'came a long way today,' falling back into favor with Trump after the Ankara summit
Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, "I did have issues, and I still do. But Spain, they came back all the way today. Spain was very generous today."
Disputes between NATO members show 'democratic strength,' Secretary-General Rutte says
Rutte, who spoke with Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, addressed the criticism he gets for how he deals with US President Trump.