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Germany prepares huge orders for jets, armored vehicles, sources say
The purchases are part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s push to build Europe’s most powerful conventional army, aiming to reduce reliance on an increasingly unpredictable ally, the United States.
From prototype to combat in 90 minutes: Why Israel’s defense tech innovation outpaces US - analysis
Voices from the Arab press: Damascus between the Druze, Alawites, and Kurds
Spy cockroaches and AI robots: Germany plots the future of warfare
Turkey nears Eurofighter jet purchase after UK, German agreements
Turkey has been in talks to purchase 40 of the jets, which are built by a consortium of Germany, Britain, Italy and Spain, represented by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo.
New UK stealth fighter's size improves ability to strike Russia if war breaks out - report
The Tempest will be approximately 19 meters in length. By comparison, the Eurofighter Typhoon, which the Tempest will replace, is 15.96 meters long, and the US's F-35B is 15.6 meters long.
German defense ministry denies reports alleging it has plans to buy add'l 15 F-35 fighter jets
Germany plans to buy an additional 15 US-made F35s to add to their fleet amid tensions between them and France regarding the joint Franco-German fighter jet FCAS partnership.
The risky gamble on Trump - opinion
Trump supporters would do well to pause; this is someone who scraps long-standing policies one day and reinstates them the next.
The art of dealing with Trump - opinion
Dealing with Trump requires patience, because his heart and head are in the right place.
Europe slams Israel, then buys its weapons - opinion
Governments are navigating a fine line, condemning Israel in public while embracing its capabilities in private.
Israel’s strategy for a nuclear-free Iran must not involve a quick win for Trump – opinion
Israel's long-term strategy must look beyond the quick and potentially deceptive victories of the past 12 days.
NATO's Rutte likens Trump to a 'daddy' in Israel-Iran conflict
Asked about Rutte's comments, Trump later said he appreciated the terms of endearment. "He did it very affectionately," Trump said. "Daddy, you're my daddy."
NATO's Rutte says Europe and America must meet the challenge of rearmament together
"Only Europe and North America together can rise up to meet the challenge of [Russian] rearmament," Rutte added.
Why Israel's war with Iran has international significance - opinion
While the war is not over, its significance in the international arena is visible already.
Germany's Merz sees no reason to criticize Israeli, US attacks on Iran
"There is no reason for us to criticize what Israel started a week ago, nor is there any reason to criticize what America did last weekend," Merz said. NATO's Rutte defended the US's attack as well.
