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France Accuses China of Targeted Disinformation Campaign Against Rafale Fighter Jet
French military and intelligence authorities have accused China of orchestrating a coordinated effort to discredit France’s Rafale fighter jet following its combat deployment in recent clashes between India and Pakistan. A classified French intelligence assessment, reviewed by the Associated Press,…
Denmark Strikes Historic Arms Deal with Ukraine Amid Fears of Western Supply Fatigue
In a landmark move that underlines Kyiv’s growing desperation and Europe’s shifting strategic calculus, Denmark has agreed to host Ukrainian weapons production on its soil—a first-of-its-kind agreement between a NATO member and a country at war on the continent’s edge.…
1 LANCS: Lancashire Infantry Battalion Takes NATO Frontline Role Amid Russian Tensions
Britain’s 1st Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (1 LANCS), has formally assumed one of NATO’s most vital front-line responsibilities as the alliance braces for potential conflict along its eastern borders. From July 1st, the 1 LANCS has stood at…
SAFE Alone Will Not Rearm Europe: Structural Weaknesses Undermine EU Defence Finance Plan
The European Commission’s new financial instrument, the Security Action for Europe (SAFE), has been presented as a flagship initiative to address Europe’s urgent defence needs. With €150 billion in loan capacity, SAFE aims to facilitate joint procurement and scale up…
UK and Germany to Sign Defence Treaty as Pillar of European Strategic Reset
Germany and the United Kingdom are set to sign a bilateral defence treaty on 17 July 2025, which will include a mutual assistance clause in the event of a strategic threat to either country. According to Politico the agreement marks…
Royal Navy Shadows Surfaced Russian Submarine Through UK Waters
The Royal Navy has tracked a Russian Kilo-class submarine and its support vessel during a surfaced transit through the North Sea and English Channel, in what defence officials regard as a demonstrative show of presence close to NATO critical infrastructure.…
White House Confirms Suspension of Some U.S. Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns
The United States has confirmed that it is suspending the delivery of certain military systems to Ukraine, citing concerns over the depletion of domestic weapons stockpiles. The decision, officially acknowledged by the White House on Tuesday, marks a recalibration of…
Modernised Ukrainian Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia: Kupol Air Defence Plant in Izhevsk Hit
A Russian military-industrial plant in Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, has been struck in a long-range drone attack carried out by modernised Ukrainian UAVs. The facility, the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant “Kupol”, is a key producer of air defence systems including the Tor…
Ukraine Moves Toward Withdrawal from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree initiating Ukraine’s withdrawal from the 1997 Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines. The move reflects a broader shift in Kyiv’s defence policy in response to Russia’s…
Ukraine Develops 5.56mm Anti-Drone Ammunition to Enhance Infantry Defence
Ukraine’s defence technology cluster Brave1 has initiated the development of anti-drone ammunition designed to significantly increase the likelihood of neutralising fast-moving aerial threats on the battlefield. The rounds, manufactured in the common 5.56mm calibre used in automatic rifles, are fitted…