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Turkey’s president says he will back Finland’s NATO bid

Turkey, Finland and Sweden signed an agreement in June of last year to resolve differences over the Nordic states’ membership.

3 days ago

Push for naval ‘interchangeability’ will require help from industry

The U.S. Navy and its closest allies and partners continue their quest to become interchangeable, but they can’t do it without international supply chains.

By Megan Eckstein

2 months ago

Weapons shortages spark tough choices for Ukraine’s allies

Arms shortages among Ukraine’s allies are forcing difficult conversations about how to balance support concerns Russia may target them next.

4 months ago

US Senate votes in favor of Finland, Sweden joining NATO

Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO in May, setting aside their longstanding stance of military nonalignment.

8 months ago

Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.

By Jill Lawless and Joseph Wilson, AP

9 months ago

Swedish, US troops drill on remilitarized Baltic Sea island

U.S. Marines have conducted air drops and amphibious landings on Gotland as part of a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea.

9 months ago