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Danish soldiers deployed in Latvia can split leave into 2 periods, with a bonus if operational needs prevent both trips.
NATO defence chiefs met in Copenhagen, elected Germany’s Carsten Breuer as next Military Committee chair, and reviewed deterrence and Arctic coordination.
The European Commission reported sustained demand for EU trade defence action, with new investigations and measures aimed at unfair trade practices.
Canada, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands and the Department of War moved on drones, counterdrone powers and joint commandsystem procurement.
Australia announced a $2.4 billion air and missile defence investment and confirmed NASAMS had reached final operational capability.
UK marked a build milestone for the first Fleet Solid Support ship, linking Royal Navy sustainment with domestic shipyard investment.
Danish Defence says about 400 soldiers from 10 NATO nations will train in southern Greenland and around Kangerlussuaq.
New Zealand tied Indonesia trade talks to UAE export gains and recent Thailand targets, highlighting tradeled diplomacy across key partners.
Australia chose the Henderson Defence Precinct site to support naval shipbuilding, AUKUS submarine work and skilled defence jobs in Western Australia.
Canada joins the UK, Italy and Japan fighter programme as its first observer, adding partner engagement to a UKbacked £8.6bn effort.
Seven Arctic Allies set out plans to deepen defence cooperation and coordinate Arctic economic governance in a joint statement published by the U.S. Department of State.
UK committed HMS Dragon, Typhoon jets, minehunting drones, £115m and 1,000 personnel to a multinational mission securing commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
UK Armed Forces minister highlighted drone lethality and heavy munitions demand, aligning with NATO PA calls for investment, as a USIran ceasefire shaped the strategic backdrop.