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Financial Times • July 7, 2026 12:48

Nato countries unveil billions in defence deals to mollify Trump

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Announcement comes as European allies strain to convince US president of their commitment to continent’s defence

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Thu 10:32 - Euronews

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Fri 14:30 - The Hill

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Tue 09:00 - Fox News

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Tue 09:14 - Euronews

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Tue 10:11 - France 24

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Tue 12:24 - Middle East Eye

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Nato countries unveil billions in defence deals to mollify Trump

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Al Jazeera English

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06:12

NATO summit begins in Turkiye’s Ankara: Who is attending, what is at stake?

Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.

16:05

Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’

Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.

Al-Monitor

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03:01

NATO to unveil big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump

By Andrew GrayANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - NATO leaders plan to unveil arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Ankara on Tuesday to show they are heeding U.S. …

17:36

Dutch to announce over €3 billion in defence deals at NATO forum, minister says

By Andrew GrayANKARA, July 6 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will announce defence deals and plans worth more than €3 billion ($3.43 billion) at a NATO forum in Ankara on Tuesday …

BBC Politics

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14:42

Welsh budget could be cut by up to £30m for defence spending, Plaid ministers claim

Welsh ministers warn defence plans could strip up to £30m from capital projects.

14:12

Burnham's plans are a warning to Whitehall, minister says

Darren Jones says government departments could "shrink" if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister.

18:22

Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister

Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says.

Euronews

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09:14

NATO to put pressure on allies not stepping up, warns Dutch minister

As the Netherlands announced an extra €3 billion euros new spending at the NATO summit in Ankara, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius tells Europe Today that extra pressure will be …

06:00

Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending

NATO leaders are gathering for a two-day summit in Ankara under pressure from Trump to increase defence spending. In France, Marine Le Pen will find out today whether she can …

08:54

NATO leaders to affirm record defence spending as US plans European drawdown

With Donald Trump still seething at allies' refusal to support his war with Iran, European governments hope to ease his anger with record defence spending announcements worth billions of euros.

10:32

'Are we serious about war?': EU defence chief calls on countries to live up to security ambitions

The Defence Commissioner warned that member states cannot bang the drum for a stronger security architecture while cutting the EU budget, and urged spending that matches their new defence ambitions.

Fox News

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09:00

Trump arrives at NATO summit as Iran rift looms above alliance talks

Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, frustrated with allies who denied military bases and overflight rights during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

France 24

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10:11

Al-Sharaa's capacity to bring security to Syria and the region under scrutiny

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of a Nato summit on July 7. Even though the two leaders are expected to sign several contracts crucial …

Middle East Eye

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12:24

Trump joins NATO summit amid Ukraine, spending tensions

Trump joins NATO summit amid Ukraine, spending tensions The US president is due to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at his sprawling presidential palace before joining …

PBS Newshour

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22:55

Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase military spending?

President Trump is departing for a pivotal summit with NATO allies after a year in which he's questioned European countries' sovereignty and doubted the alliance's very utility. Nick Schifrin reports …

The Hill

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16:00

Trump battles time in bid to boost weapons stockpiles

President Trump’s talk of boosting U.S. munitions stockpiles is facing the harsh reality of America’s production capacity. Even if Congress passes his enormous $1.5 trillion request for defense spending, which …

14:30

UK's military decline will pose a major challenge for its new prime minister

Spending on Britain's forces is unlikely to survive other budgetary demands.

Washington Examiner

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16:35

Andy Burnham’s choice: Boost defense spending or bury the special relationship

Assuming another Labour Party parliamentarian doesn’t challenge his leadership bid, Andy Burnham will replace Keir Starmer as United Kingdom prime minister on July 20th. Burnham’s first priority is to boost …