SECURITYJul 7 · 11:52 UTCJUST SECURITYElisabeth Jennings

Early Edition: July 7, 2026

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced new defense contracts at the Ankara summit to strengthen alliance sustainability. President Trump is set to restore Turkey's F-35 fighter jet program, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu urged Trump to avoid arms sales to Turkey that could aid its air force modernization. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for increased air defense systems to counter Russian attacks.

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