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Trump announces $3B in arms deals with NATO allies and Ukraine

During a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, former US President Donald Trump announced significant arms deals with European allies and Ukraine. He pledged new defense investments totaling $3 billion, benefiting both American and European defense contractors. A key announcement included plans for a Lockheed Martin Patriot missile maintenance facility in Europe, and a license for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles. AI

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Trump announces $3B in arms deals with NATO allies and Ukraine

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    Trump surprises Nato allies EU, Ukraine with arms deals as summit ends positively

    US President Donald Trump has promised new arms sales in Europe, including advanced air defence systems to Nato allies and Ukraine, as the transatlantic alliance ramps up its military partnership, signalling a potential thaw after Trump repeatedly railed against the coalition. In…