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Can Europe replace NATO – The costs, troop requirements, and funding challenges

With Donald Trump repeatedly questioning the U.S. commitment to NATO, the question looms: Can Europe defend itself without American military and financial support

Europe needs a defense fund, says German Foreign Minister Baerbock

Easing the European Union’s Stability and Growth Pact would be an important step, noted Annalena Baerbock

United Kingdom to increase defense spending to 2.5% by 2027, Starmer announces

"A generational challenge requires a generational response," he emphasized

Well over 3% of GDP must be increased in defence spending by NATO states, says Mark Rutte

The NATO Secretary General also stressed that strong security guarantees will be needed to achieve a lasting peace for Ukraine

Dendias: We are shaping a new long-term strategy for our national security

We are implementing the largest reform of the armed forces in Greek history with Agenda 2030, said the Minister of National Defense

Second Belh@rra frigate launched – Possibility of acquiring a fourth

The expansionist strategy of Turkey and the asymmetrical threats faced by Greece are guiding Athens in its decisions to strengthen the country's defense - Strengthening the Navy and developing new weapons systems are essential - Ongoing programs and the needs of each branch are being assessed

Borrell Highlights Effectiveness of EU’s Operation Shields as a Security Force

He visited the operation's headquarters in Larissa along with the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias

Mitsotakis: In Brussels for the Summit that will determine European officeholders

The Prime Minister is expected to speak about the proposal submitted f for a common European defense project that will be financed with European resources

Greece plans to acquire an anti-missile, anti-drone dome according to Israel’s model

Significant allocated budget - Claims that Greece needs to seek permission to protect the environment in the Cyclades is unacceptable

Nikos Dendias: In the US for a series of meetings with the Greek diaspora

He will also meet with distinguished scientists from top US academic institutions

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