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“He also mispronounced the app 'Tik Tok' as 'tic tac,' telling reporters, 'You know who’s number one on tic tac? I am. I’m number one on Tik Tok and all I talk about is how bad communism is.' He repeated the 'tic tac' error—which he also ma…”
“Last month, the Foreign Office dropped its advice against travelling to Dubai, after the US and Iran reached an agreement to stop the war, but warned British citizens that 'the situation remains unpredictable' in the region.”
“The dispute dates back to March, when Italy denied permission for US military aircraft bound for the Middle East to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily, saying Washington had failed to seek prior authorisation from the government in R…”
“Officials found two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors and floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors.”
“The Home Office last month announced its intention to use former RAF Barnham, on the Suffolk-Norfolk border, as accommodation for single male migrants”
“A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.”
“The President delivered a marathon, high-energy performance at the NATO summit, holding four separate press availabilities plus a solo press conference and taking unscripted questions from reporters on a wide range of topics”
“But the army has been unable to repel the drone strikes, with 27 hitting the city in June, the highest monthly total since the conflict began, according to violence monitoring group Acled.”
“Rutte projected the 'Trump Trillion', the $1.2 Trillion spent by European NATO members and Canada on defence since 2017, when Trump first came to office.”
“TKMS, majority-owned by German conglomerate Thyssenkrup, beat out a competing offer from South Korea's Hanwha Ocean to build out Canada's submarine fleet.”
“The 'Deep Precision Strike Coalition' will be revealed today at the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, according to diplomats and officials who spoke to The Telegraph.”
“The UKMTO said the projectile hit the port side of the vessel while trying to traveling south out of the strait toward the Gulf of Oman.”
“The Trump administration fast-tracked security upgrades for the jet (which typically take years to complete) to begin transporting the president last week, raising concerns it lacks the proper defense systems.”
“UN human rights chief Volker Turk said at least 45 people were killed and 41 injured in 15 drone strikes between 6 and 28 June.”
“NATO also announced a plan to replace the 14 AWACS aircraft owned by the alliance, these aircraft will be replaced by 10 SAAB GlobalEye surveillance aircraft.”
“German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Tuesday that Canada’s decision to select Germany’s TKMS to build up to 12 submarines for its navy was good news for Germany’s economy and collective security with…”
“Germany is also expected to assume a leading role within the coalition, building on an existing collaboration with Britain on a ground-launched missile programme with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometres.”
“It said there was no environmental impact from the strike and that authorities were investigating.”
“Secret Service as USAF pleas must have won out, over Trump’s vanity project,”
“While it is very likely that the RSF will attack the city, this logistical lifeline and reinforcements render a complete RSF takeover improbable,”
“Treaty negotiations are expected to begin soon, with the ambition of establishing the MDM by 2027.”
“He added that the agreement goes far beyond the economic deal and it also has geopolitical implications.”
“Last year, Nato's 32 members agreed to raise spending to five per cent of GDP, comprising 3.5 per cent for core defence and 1.5 per cent for security-related infrastructure.”
“Iran's joint military command warned last Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the strait must use its approved routes. It also said that interference by U.S. forces in the strait "will be met with a rapid and decisive reaction."”
“it’s likely the typical Air Force One security standards for the plane were lowered since it usually takes years and billions of dollars to turn an aircraft into an Air Force One plane, noting he questions whether it has the specific comma…”
“He was detained in December 2024, when the Israeli military forced patients and medical staff to leave the hospital, saying it was a "Hamas terrorist stronghold"... Abu Safiya held the rank of colonel in the health department of Gaza's Ham…”
“Poland is already spending more money as percentage of GDP on defence in the entire bloc.”
“Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the fuel-shipping waterway that is central to negotiations seeking a permanent end …”
“European allies and Canada are projected to invest £222billion on defence this year, with nations barring the US currently spending approximately four per cent of GDP.”
“The United States spends more money on NATO than any other country, by far, to protect them, without getting any benefit from so doing, he posted on social media on July 2, adding, 'Ridiculous!'”
“there were no shortcuts taken”
“Canada has chosen a German defence company to build its navy's new submarine fleet, in the largest military procurement deal in Canadian history. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that the government had chosen the company TKM…”
“Another proposal that is being floated is the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSR Bank), this would be an international financial institution headquartered in Canada.”
“One tanker was carrying liquid natural gas south through the strait near Limah, Oman, when a projectile hit the left-side engine room and sparked a fire, the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations center said.”
“President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and get on the path to 5% and do it with urgency”
“I don’t think they should be given F-35s or engines for their fighter jets,” Netanyahu told Fox News on Monday, adding that such a sale would “upset the balance of power in the Middle East.”
“According to the government, only one in four of Canada's submarines is currently seaworthy.”
“reviewing the full spectrum of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including trade and investment, defence, maritime cooperation, digital and financial technology, energy, healthcare, space, critical minerals, culture,…”
“Later Tuesday, the U.K. maritime agency reported that an oil tanker was hit on its left side as it exited the strait near the Omani-Emirati border. A third tanker was struck by a drone off Oman, the agency said.”
“In Ankara we are going to show the world that we are delivering on the commitment we made in the Hague last year, we will breathe life into the concept known as NATO 3.0 a stronger Europe and a stronger NATO”
“After receiving advanced strategic S-400 air defense missile systems in 2019, which Washington repeatedly warned it would not allow the F-35 to operate alongside, Turkey was swiftly suspended from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program and …”
“It should allow for a fleet of three submarines being reliably operational at any given time,”
“Following delegation-level talks between PM Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the two countries signed 20 agreements covering defence, maritime security, critical minerals, agriculture, telecommunications, healthcare, space c…”
“Iran’s joint military command warned last Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the strait must use its approved routes. It also said that interference by U.S. forces in the strait "will be met with a rapid and decisive reaction."”
“There is a bit of summit fatigue when it comes to NATO. There are not usually summits every single year of the NATO alliance's history... This is an effort to get through the summer summit period without the Transatlantic Alliance fracturi…”
“In 2024, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler remarked that Turkey already had “six F-35s over there.” Guler has also said that if Ankara regains authorization to buy F-35s, it would order 40 F-35As instead of the original 100 it pledged t…”
“Since taking office, Carney has bumped Canada's defence spending to 2% of gross domestic product (GDP), and has committed to reaching 5% by 2035.”
“The agreements include cooperation on the BrahMos missile system, air-to-air missile collaboration and the establishment of an Indian Institute of Management Bangalore branch campus at Singhasari SEZ.”
“NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish manufacturer Saab on up to 10 radar jets largely built in Canada.”
“Citing leaked internal Russian documents, Ukraine’s United24 Media outlet reported in November 2025 that Russia was manufacturing 16 Su-35s for Iran, which it estimated would be completed and delivered by 2027.”
“Turkey was removed from the F-35 programme in 2019 after purchasing the Russian-made S-400 air defence system, a move Washington said posed a security risk to the fifth-generation fighter aircraft.”
“Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in May that Ottawa also was looking to buy six surveillance aircraft from Saab.”
“It has long been evident that this marks the largest acquisition of combat aircraft for Iran since it bought fourth-generation MiG-29A Fulcrum fighter jets and Su-24 Fencer tactical bombers shortly after the lengthy Iran-Iraq War ended in …”
“The US subsequently imposed sanctions on Ankara and Congress passed legislation prohibiting the sale of F-35s to Turkey as long as it retained the S-400 system.”
“Johansson has said the company would establish a Canadian hub to build planes in Canada.”
“One of the clearest examples came in August 2024 with the creation of Rubicon, Russia’s Center for Advanced Unmanned Technologies. [...] Rubicon focuses on targeting Ukrainian drone crews, electronic warfare systems and logistics routes lo…”
“last month, however, the Trump administration formally notified Congress of its intention to approve the sale of dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey, according to Reuters”
“The report said the additional spending will increase the budgetary deficit by $63 billion by the 2035-36 fiscal year.”
“Jonathan Lippert, president of Defense Tech for Ukraine, told me that during a recent three-month period, roughly half of the Ukrainian mid-range strike drones Rubicon intercepted were Hornet systems.”
“Netanyahu warned that supplying Turkey with the advanced fighter jets would "upset the power balance in the Middle East, which is ultimately guaranteed by Israeli air superiority and also, I think, by America's posture in the Middle East."”
“Global News analysis of the Spring Economic Statement estimates Canada will need to spend a total of $163 billion on an annual basis to meet Carney’s commitment of four per cent of GDP by 2030”
“Russia also reorganized how it employed drone units across the front. [...] The 50th brigade operates first-person-view drones, Geran long-range strike drones and other systems targeting fuel infrastructure, logistics vehicles, rail traffi…”
“Building upon this, key decisions regarding joint research, technology sharing, and capacity building in the space sector have been taken today”
“an additional $34.9 billion annually on core defence spending compared to the 2025 budget.”
“Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's defense minister, posted on Telegram on July 3 that Russian forces are deploying autonomous versions of the widely used Molniya strike drone in the Zaporizhzhia sector. Unlike earlier var…”
“We need the Americans, be diplomatic, listen to what they say, try to be gentle, ... Europe remained heavily dependent on the United States for its security and would need between five and 10 years to develop the conventional military capa…”
“This September, after 32 years of military service and 17 years as a Canadian Space Agency astronaut—culminating in the incredible privilege of flying around the Moon on Artemis II—I will be transitioning from my full-time role at the CSA”
“130. That is how many days have passed since the U.S. and Israel first launched strikes against Iran.”
“a monitoring report released on Monday found Belgium would reach only 1.93 per cent by 2029 under current spending plans.”
“Government officials said at a background briefing on Friday that Canada projects its defence spending will hit 2.13 per cent of GDP for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and five per cent by 2035.”
“The agreement signed by the U.S. and Iran called for an immediate end to military operations by both countries and its allies and an initial 60-day negotiation period that will largely revolve around Iran’s nuclear program.”
“the country invoked one in 2023 to award a light-arms contract to Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal without a competitive tender.”
“That (two per cent figure) was a bit plucked from the air, he said.”
“Today, we agreed to enhance defense exchange, disaster management, and industrial cooperation. Our coast guards will now work together for maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean.”
“Canada announced at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France last month that tactical radio manufacturer Marconi Technologies is the first Canadian firm to land a contract under the SAFE defence procurement agreement Canada has signed with …”
“We will announce tens of billions in new contracts that will provide the crucial kit we need to deter and defend”
“Rutte recently presented figures showing European allies and Canada had added more than $1.2 trillion in defence spending since 2017”
“India will supply the BrahMos cruise missile system and the Astra air-to-air missile to Indonesia, an Indian government official said on Tuesday.”
“Indonesia has decided to procure India's Astra air-to-air missiles, impressed by their demonstrated capabilities during Operation Sindoor.”
“India will also support Indonesia in expanding its BrahMos missile inventory by supplying additional batteries, further strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.”
“The two sides are also set to jointly develop Sabang Port, strategically located near the Strait of Malacca and about 100 miles from India's Great Nicobar port project, a move expected to enhance maritime connectivity and regional security…”
“Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 430 Ukrainian drones were launched towards the Moscow region between Sunday evening and early Tuesday morning.”
“Thirty-six enemy UAVs were destroyed on approach to Moscow”
“Zelenskyy added that Ukrainian forces had successfully intercepted all six Kalibr cruise missiles and 31 of the 33 cruise missiles launched overnight”
“Ukraine's air force said Russia fired 68 missiles and 351 drones during the overnight assault.”
“A civilian was killed in the village of Belovskoye during the first missile strike”
“Beijing's "rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup is of great concern to the region and the world" and urged China to engage in meaningful arms control talks and establish regular notification arrangements for intercontinental-range ball…”
“The launch also comes as the Pentagon estimates China possesses around 600 nuclear warheads and remains on track to exceed 1,000 by 2030.”
“It shows that China's navy is capable of targeting the continental United States from bastions close to Chinese waters.”
“a "reckless display of military power" and said the missile launch served "no peaceful purpose" but was instead "a calculated act of taunting and provocation" against countries resisting China's expansionist policies.”
“Joseph Wu identified the missile as a JL-2 and said it flew over the Philippines before landing in the Pacific.”
“Iran's military fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night.”
“The British military said the tanker was attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf of Oman when it was struck.”
“During search, security forces busted a hideout and recovered five AK Series Rifles, nine AK magazines, one Hand Grenade, a huge cache of ammunition and other war-like stores”
“The 32 nations agreed last year to invest 5 per cent of GDP on defence, 3.5 per cent on defence budgets and 1.5 per cent on infrastructure such as roads, bridges and ports for faster troop and equipment movement in conflicts.”
“Rutte said Nato estimates that European allies and Canada will invest a combined $258 billion more in defence in 2025 and 2026 than in previous years.”
“President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and get on the path to 5 per cent and do it with urgency”
“Ukraine's Air Force said Russia fired 351 drones and 68 missiles, mainly targeting Kyiv. It said all 29 ballistic missiles launched during the attack struck their targets, underlining Ukraine's inability to intercept them without additiona…”
“To intercept ballistics, we need the means for interception,”
“Fewer such missiles are produced worldwide each month than the enemy fires at Ukraine in that same period,”
