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Swiss voters reject tighter neutrality rules that would have curbed NATO cooperation
Swiss voters on Sunday firmly rejected a proposal to adopt a more restrictive form of neutrality that would have blocked their country from imposing economic sanctions or cooperating with NATO.…
EU Steps Up Support for Ukraine, Warns of Prolonged Energy Strain From Middle East Conflict
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the European Union will press ahead with financial and military support for Ukraine…
Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain’s armed forces
The Iran war has left Britain's armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to…
US Air Force says the A-10 Warthog will live on to 2030
The U.S. Air Force secretary extended the life of the A-10 "Warthog" attack plane until 2030, sparing the aging but beloved close…
UPDATED: Italy blocks base use, Spain closes airspace, France denies transit over Iran war
Italy, Spain and France have moved to restrict military activity linked to the war in Iran, underscoring divisions among European allies as…
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war
Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of…