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Ukraine War · UkraineBy Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told NBC on Thursday he struck a deal with NATO for the US to send weapons to Ukraine through the alliance, and that NATO will pay for those weapons “a hundred percent.” “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, a hundred percent,” the president told NBC News’ Kristen Welker in a phone interview Thursday. “We’re going to be sending Patriots to NATO, and then N…See the Story
Trump says US to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO
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UK Politics · LondonBritain and France have agreed to co-ordinate their use of nuclear weapons for the first time to defend Europe from “extreme” threats. In a declaration signed during Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK, the French president and Sir Keir Starmer pledged to work “more closely than ever before” on nuclear deterrence.See the Story
Britain and France to join forces on nuclear deterrents for first time
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Military · United StatesDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed an expansion of drone production and deployment, enabling military commanders to independently procure and test drones and mandating drone combat simulations across all branches of the armed forces.
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Pentagon Directed to Increase Drone Operations Following Trump Order
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Senate panel approves $500 million aid for Ukraine in defense bill
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