- Jul 8
Nawrocki after Ankara NATO summit: Alliance united, path to permanent US bases in Poland open
President Karol Nawrocki declared the NATO summit in Ankara a success, saying the alliance is united and the political path to a permanent US military presence in Poland is now open.
- Jul 8
Hegseth cancels Israel trip as Netanyahu opposes Trump's F-35 sale to Turkey
The US defense secretary was set to reassure Israel over a potential F-35 deal with Turkey, but the visit was called off hours after Trump pledged to lift sanctions and sell the jets.
- Jun 28
US Congress mobilises to block Turkey's return to F-35 programme over Russian S-400 system
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, led by Representative Dina Titus, is pressing House leadership to be ready to block any move by the Trump administration to reintegrate Turkey into the F-35 programme, ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara.
- Jun 28
Poland enters new phase of talks for permanent US military base, with Szczecin as possible site
Negotiations for a permanent American military base in Poland have moved to a Pentagon force review, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Sunday, after a positive response from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Jun 25
Trump hints at F-35 sale to Turkey, pushes $700m engine deal despite Congress objections
President Trump said he would 'probably do something' to make Turkey's Erdogan 'very happy,' as his administration pushes a $700 million jet engine sale despite congressional objections, ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.
- Jun 19
Hegseth announces six-month review of US military presence in Europe after allies refused Iran strike support
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO defense ministers that allies who denied access for strikes on Iran failed a test, and announced a 6-month review of American forces in Europe.
- Jun 18
US Department of War opens door to permanent military base in Poland, prime minister calls response ‘faster than expected’
Defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz received an official reply from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirming that the United States is willing to move forward with a permanent troop presence, though a final accord still requires detailed negotiations.
- Jun 18
Hegseth demands NATO 3.0 reset, launches force review as US builds $1.5 trillion arsenal
At a NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told allies Europe must lead conventional defense, announced a six-month review of US forces on the continent, and unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense investment for 2027.
- Jun 17
Polish government adopts resolution to begin work on a permanent US military base, with Lower Silesia and Wielkopolska under consideration
The Council of Ministers approved a resolution on Tuesday authorising Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz to negotiate with Washington and coordinate infrastructure preparations for a permanent American military presence in Poland.
- Jun 15
Israel rebuffs US-Iran ceasefire framework, rejects Lebanon withdrawal as Iran demands UN endorsement
Israel’s government said it is not bound by the US-Iran ceasefire framework and will keep its forces inside Lebanon, while Iran demands a UN Security Council endorsement and US guarantees to stop Israeli operations there.
- Jun 13
US airstrike kills Tren de Aragua leader in Venezuela, Trump announces coordinated operation with Caracas
A US airstrike killed Héctor Guerrero Flores, the leader of Venezuela's most powerful criminal group, in a joint operation with Venezuelan authorities that deepens Washington's renewed security partnership with Caracas.
- Jun 13
Polish president to push for permanent US base during Trump's 80th birthday UFC gala
President Karol Nawrocki will attend Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration at the White House, using the non-official visit to press for a permanent American military presence in Poland as Washington signals force reductions in Europe.
- Jun 11
Trump calls off Iran strikes, says Tehran approved peace deal as Iranian officials push back
Donald Trump cancelled planned air strikes on Iran Thursday evening and said the Islamic Republic’s leadership had approved a peace agreement, while Iranian officials denied any final deal had been reached. Global markets surged on hopes the three-month war may soon end.
- Jun 11
US and Iran trade heavy strikes for second night as Strait of Hormuz closure threat sends oil past $95
A second consecutive night of US air strikes on Iran drew retaliatory attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, pushing a fragile ceasefire to the brink. Iran's warning to close the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices above $95 a barrel.
- Jun 1
US appeals court partially blocks Trump ban on transgender troops, halting discharges for now
A federal appeals court ruled the Pentagon cannot expel currently-serving transgender service members, but upheld a ban on new recruits while a legal challenge proceeds.
- Jun 1
Japan's defence chief rejects China's 'new militarism' label, warns of Beijing's opaque military buildup at Singapore summit
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi dismissed Beijing's accusations of 'new militarism' as hypocritical during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, while criticising China's rapid and opaque military expansion.
- May 31
Trump Tightens Terms on Iran Peace Deal, Sends Revised Framework to Tehran as Negotiations Drag On
President Donald Trump has requested changes to a proposed peace agreement with Iran, toughening terms on nuclear material and the Strait of Hormuz, as a final deal to end the Middle East war remains elusive after weeks of negotiations.
- May 31
Trump demands tougher terms as Iran nuclear deal hangs in balance and Israel expands Lebanon offensive
President Trump has ordered last-minute changes to a proposed peace framework with Iran, demanding stricter nuclear guarantees, while Israel's military expands operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- May 28
Trump dismisses midterm pressure, says he can outwait Iran as war nears fourth month
President Donald Trump declared he is unconcerned about the political fallout of the extended conflict with Iran, insisting Iranian leaders miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal.
- May 26
Trump Administration Plans Drastic Cuts to U.S. Military Commitments to NATO, Shifting Conventional Defense Burden to Europe
The Trump administration has informed NATO allies of plans to drastically reduce U.S. military capabilities available to the alliance, including cutting fighter jets by a third, halving strategic bombers, and withdrawing all submarines, according to a report by Der Spiegel.
