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The Bulwark May 20
Europe Is a Platform, Not a Burden
Europe Is a Platform, Not a Burden: The Trump administration is hurting American alliances and trust because they can’t understand why our forces in Europe ...
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Augsburger Allgemeine
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 Nov 04
The Americans are giving Trump a wake-up call. Unfortunately ...
The Americans are giving Trump a wake-up call. Unfortunately, this doesn't change much for Europe - | yet.
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/die-amerikaner-verpassen-trump-einen-denkzettel-fuer-europa-aendert-das-leider-noch-nicht-viel-115628379
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 Oct 30
Ukraine and the Netherlands team up on missile defense as Europe plans its ...
Ukraine and the Netherlands team up on missile defense as Europe plans its own missile killer, free of US approval
euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/29/bliksem/
Key FactsZelensky Says Work Underway on Bliksem Air-Defense Project
Oct 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivpost.com
  • After meeting Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Oct. 28, Zelensky said the package was particularly important for repelling Russian air attacks.

  • Zelensky said Ukrainian and Dutch teams were already working on Bliksem, an air-defense project, but offered few details.

  • Separately, the Dutch government announced €1.2 billion in non-military aid for 2027–29, prioritizing energy, water infrastructure and businesses.

  • By Oct. 15, Ukraine had exhausted its Patriot interceptor stock; Zelensky urged Washington not to delay deliveries under PURL.
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Al Jazeera
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 Oct 26
Key European defence ministers meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine support
Key European defence ministers meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine support: Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK to discuss increasing ...
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UK Defence Journal
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 Aug 04
US posture review could reshape American presence in Europe
US posture review could reshape American presence in Europe: Former UK Defence Attaché to Moscow says the real question in the Pentagon's Europe review is not ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-posture-review-could-reshape-american-presence-in-europe/
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The i Paper
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 Jul 07
I was in the US Special Forces. Trump's actions leave us exposed
I was in the US Special Forces. Trump's actions leave us exposed: Our enemies are looking to exploit the divisions between us
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The Bulwark Jul 08
The NATO Defense Spending Canard
The NATO Defense Spending Canard: There’s nothing magical—or strategic—about the 5 percent number.
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 Jul 06
Trump might be about to humiliate Starmer on his way out - and tarnish his ...
Trump might be about to humiliate Starmer on his way out - and tarnish his legacy
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EUobserver
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 May 26
Without US glue, Nato risks coming unstuck
OpinionWithout US glue, Nato risks coming unstuck: America’s gradual withdrawal is forcing allies to do their own thing, which endangers all Europe
euobserver.com/218404/without-us-glue-nato-risks-coming-unstuck/
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UK Defence Journal
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 Jan 04
U.S. special operations units transit UK en route to Europe
U.S. special operations units transit UK en route to Europe: Recent U.S. military air movements into the United Kingdom indicate a redeployment of American ...
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Key FactsUS Special Forces Shift Through UK to Europe
Jan 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ukdefencejournal.org.uk
  • Multiple US Air Force C-17 transport planes and two AC-130 gunships have recently landed at UK bases.

  • Flight data indicates movement of special operations units, likely including the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, into Europe.

  • Involved units are specialized in rapid-response, high-risk missions such as capturing high-value targets.

  • RAF Fairford is again used as a strategic air bridge for US forces entering Europe, as seen before 2025 strikes.
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 Oct 29 25
US military to reduce number of troops in Romania as start of European ...
US military to reduce number of troops in Romania as start of European drawdown: Army says 2nd Infantry Brigade combat team of 101st Airborne to redeploy to ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/29/military-troops-romania
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CNN
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 Mar 30 25
‘PATHETIC’ Europe may finally be waking up from its military slumber
‘PATHETIC’ Europe may finally be waking up from its military slumber: It was a televised ambush that many in Europe hope will stop a war.
cnn.com/2025/03/30/europe/europe-defense-wake-up-ukraine-russia-trump-intl/
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