Nato3 days agoFormer Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".3 days ago3 days agoAs former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.3 days ago9 Apr 2026Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank' The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war. 9 Apr 202627 Mar 2026How Russia's threat has seen Germany become Europe's most important armyGermany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.27 Mar 202626 Mar 2026Nato training exercise takes to the skies Exercise Cobra Warrior sees RAF, German and Polish fighter pilots training at RAF Waddington.26 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Trump: US doesn’t need help from Nato alliesDonald Trump criticised Nato and other US allies, saying he has been told they "don't want to get involved" in the Iran war.17 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisisEuropean leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option. 16 Mar 20265 Mar 2026Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weaponsThe government says the nation's defence environment has "significantly changed" since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.5 Mar 202616 Feb 2026Trump's new world order has become real and Europe is having to adjust fastEuropean nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying16 Feb 2026...