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Paris to host ‘coalition of the willing’ talks on Ukraine security guarantees this Thursday
France will host a meeting of the so-called “coalition of the willing” on Thursday, 4 September, to review plans for security guarantees for Ukraine, the Élysée has confirmed. The session will be co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and the UK…
Von der Leyen flight hit by suspected GPS interference over Bulgaria
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced significant satellite-navigation interference while approaching Plovdiv on Sunday, 31 August, prompting a manual landing and renewed concern over electronic warfare affecting European airspace. Bulgarian authorities and the European Commission…
Norway turns to Britain’s shipyards in landmark naval deal to counter Russia
When Norway announced this week that it had selected the UK’s Type 26 frigate as its vessel of choice—for a staggering £10 billion procurement—it marked more than a defence contract. It signalled a deepening Anglo-Norwegian alliance rooted in shared security…
The Sahel’s Drift into Chaos and Europe’s Looming Dilemma
For years, the Sahel – the vast, semi-arid stretch of land linking the Sahara to sub-Saharan Africa – has been simmering under a deadly mix of jihadist insurgency, ethnic tensions, and state fragility. Today, it stands at the precipice of…
Merz: Europe faces a prolonged confrontation with Russia; NATO remains the anchor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe is already engaged in a sustained confrontation with Russia that extends beyond the battlefield in Ukraine to democratic resilience across the continent. In an interview with LCI’s Darius Rochebin, he set out a response…
NATO warships in Putin’s backyard: Alliance patrols Arctic to counter Russian threat
The Arctic, long a frozen frontier on the margins of geopolitics, is now the setting for one of NATO’s most telling demonstrations of resolve. As Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) patrols near Russian territory, the Alliance has underlined a message…
Trump administration approves potential sale of 3,350 ERAM missiles to Ukraine
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine of up to 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles and associated equipment, valued at an estimated $825 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said…
Europe’s first defence-labelled bond: BPCE raises €750m under Euronext initiative
Groupe BPCE, the French banking group that owns Natixis, has issued Europe’s first bond explicitly labelled for defence financing, raising €750 million via a five-year note. The deal attracted strong demand, with orders of about €2.8 billion, according to market…
Beijing’s 3 September parade to bring together Putin, Kim and a small group of other foreign leaders
China will stage a large military parade in Beijing on 3 September to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s formal surrender in the Second World War. The event, centred on Tiananmen Square, will be led by President Xi Jinping and…
Ukraine says drones damaged Russian Kalibr carrier in the Azov Sea
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR/DIU) says its forces have damaged a Russian Project 21631 Buyan-M small missile ship in the Azov Sea near occupied Crimea, forcing the vessel to withdraw from its patrol area. The agency published video and a written…