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Momentum builds weeks after Sweden joined programme to develop new generation of combat aircraft
Amélie de Montchalin faces pushback to France’s integrationist reforms
Minister outlines ‘active defence’ in space and orbiting nano-satellite patrols
The challenges that will determine CDU leader’s fitness to run for chancellor
Emmanuel Macron announces new doctrine ahead of Bastille Day parade
Alliance looks to combat growing military capabilities of Russia and China beyond Earth
Airbus-Dassault jet unveiled in Paris faces political and commercial complexities
Defence ministers sign agreement for military stealth aircraft
Washington is sending 1,000 more troops to eastern European country
Redeployment of Europe-based soldiers to come as Russia increases regional influence
Executives say German response to Khashoggi killing risks undermining co-operation
Agreement would increase troop numbers and capabilities on Nato’s eastern flank
Washington letter to Brussels threatens retaliation if American groups are shut out
US secretary of state’s aborted visit prompts concern over dire state of US-German relationship
Lockheed Martin’s Europe chief warns ‘retrograde step’ imperils defence co-operation
The core ideas that have sustained foreign policy for decades are under attack from rising nationalism
Party politics and a pacifist culture make it hard to raise expenditure
The basic logic of the world’s most successful military alliance is unchanged
How Angela Merkel might persuade her fellow citizens to pay more for their own security
As the military alliance celebrates its anniversary, America’s commitment is being questioned
Jens Stoltenberg to meet US president ahead of alliance’s 70th birthday celebrations
Stage set for fresh US spat as finance minister rebuffs plans for big increase
More countries hit target under pressure from Donald Trump
