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Victory Day under pressure as security fears reach Russia’s most symbolic parade
Reports from Kaliningrad that this year’s Victory Day parade may be cancelled have fuelled wider speculation about security concerns surrounding Russia’s 9 May celebrations. While there is no official confirmation that the main Red Square event will be called off…
Zelenskyy accuses US of overlooking Russia’s support for Iran
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the United States of ignoring evidence that Russia is helping Iran target US positions in the Middle East, arguing that Washington still places too much trust in Vladimir Putin while failing to grasp the Kremlin’s wider…
The New Defence Sector Investment Cycle: Why “Must-Own” Stocks Are Anchoring Portfolios in 2026
The global defence sector is undergoing a transformation that goes far beyond a cyclical uptick in military spending. What is unfolding in 2026 is a structural shift—one driven by geopolitical fragmentation, technological acceleration, and a renewed emphasis on national security.…
Russian cyber-espionage campaign disrupted after router hacks expose users in Ukraine, the EU and the US
Russian military intelligence used compromised Wi-Fi routers in Ukraine, the EU and the United States to intercept sensitive internet traffic, according to a joint operation by the SBU, FBI and European partners that disrupted more than 100 servers and removed…
Ceasefire on paper, escalation in theatre: Iran’s 10 demands and the US build-up in the Gulf
A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has paused immediate hostilities, but the crisis remains unresolved. Tehran’s 10 conditions amount to a sweeping political demand set, while Washington continues to reinforce its military presence in the Gulf, indicating…
IMF puts defence spending and conflict economics at centre of April outlook release
The IMF released analytical chapters on 8 April examining the macroeconomics of defence spending, conflict and recovery, placing security-driven fiscal pressures at the centre of its spring outlook cycle. The International Monetary Fund placed defence spending, conflict and post-war recovery…
Rutte in Washington for Trump meeting as NATO burden-sharing pressure returns
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is in Washington on 8 April for talks with Donald Trump and senior US officials as pressure builds over burden-sharing, defence spending and the political direction of the alliance. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is…
Ukrainian manufacturer pitches lower-cost answer to Patriot shortage
A Ukrainian missile producer says it is working with European partners on a new air-defence system intended to provide a cheaper response to one of the most difficult problems in the current war: the cost and scarcity of intercepting ballistic…
Romania’s delayed Watchkeeper X programme moves back into delivery phase
Romania’s troubled Watchkeeper X drone programme has moved back into a delivery phase after months of delay and public pressure from Bucharest, giving the country a badly needed procurement reset on NATO’s eastern flank. The immediate news peg came on…
Europe’s mini-jet engine bottleneck is constraining Ukraine’s deep-strike drone programme
Ukraine’s long-range strike drone effort is running into a practical constraint that sits well away from the front line: the supply of small turbojet engines. A fresh industry picture emerging on 7 April shows that specialist manufacturers across Europe are…