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Russia warns European states against hosting French nuclear-capable aircraft
Moscow has warned European countries against hosting French nuclear-capable aircraft, as debate grows over the possible European dimension of France’s nuclear deterrent. Russia has warned European states that they could become military targets if they host French nuclear-capable aircraft, in…
Ukraine says remote-controlled interceptor drones can strike targets from long range
Ukraine’s defence minister says Kyiv has developed interceptor drones that can be controlled remotely over long distances, as the country expands low-cost air-defence technologies to counter Russian drone attacks. Ukraine says it has developed interceptor drones that can be controlled…
NATO and EU call for sustained, coordinated support to Ukraine at Brussels meeting
NATO and EU representatives have held their first joint meeting of the year on Ukraine, with both sides stressing the need for predictable long-term support as Kyiv continues to face Russian military pressure. NATO and European Union representatives have called…
Spain at centre of NATO row as US weighs symbolic Sanctions
Washington’s confidence in the cohesion of the Atlantic alliance appears to have been tested anew, according to a report that lays bare the frustrations simmering beneath the surface of NATO diplomacy. An internal Pentagon email, circulated among senior officials, has…
Joint Expeditionary Force naval chiefs meet in London with Baltic and North Atlantic deterrence in view
Senior naval commanders from the Joint Expeditionary Force are meeting in London on 23 April for talks hosted by the UK’s First Sea Lord, with the discussions focused on warfighting readiness, deeper naval integration and deterrence in the High North,…
Rutte uses Türkiye visit to focus attention on Ankara summit and defence industry
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte used his visit to Türkiye on 21 and 22 April to discuss preparations for the alliance summit due to be held in Ankara, while also highlighting the role of Turkish defence industry in wider transatlantic…
Germany publishes first military strategy as Berlin sets out force-growth and reserve plans
Germany has published a new strategic framework for the Bundeswehr, combining its first military strategy with a force-growth plan, a revised reserve model and an administrative reform agenda, in what Berlin presents as a response to the deteriorating European security…
Denmark confirms SAMP/T NG purchase in first export deal for European air-defence system
Denmark has moved ahead with the SAMP/T NG air-defence system, giving the Franco-Italian programme its first export success and reinforcing a wider European push to strengthen high-end air and missile defence capacity. Denmark has confirmed its move to acquire the…
UK Hardens Line on Russia in Security Council Speech
The United Kingdom has delivered a stark and uncompromising message at the United Nations Security Council: the responsibility for ending the war in Ukraine rests squarely with Moscow. Speaking in New York, James Kariuki, Britain’s chargé d’affaires to the UN,…
France and Poland launch joint military satellite project as Gdańsk summit sharpens defence agenda
France and Poland used their first bilateral summit under the Treaty of Nancy to widen defence cooperation, backing a joint military communications satellite project, closer industrial coordination and a broader strategic dialogue on European security. France and Poland moved to…