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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…
Reports claim Russian drones monitoring US military cargo routes in eastern Germany
Russia or its proxies are suspected of flying surveillance drones over routes used by the United States and its allies to move military cargo across eastern Germany, according to reporting attributed to Western officials. The activity, centred on the state…
NATO’s Expenditure Awakening: Europe’s Defence Renaissance, Not Just a Relay Race
There was a time—in the not-so-distant past—when NATO’s annual defence expenditure reports were greeted as regrettable necessities. Europe, it seemed, had other priorities: climate ambitions, social welfare, diplomatic fatigue, and the belief that security would always be outsourced across the…
NorthSeal: Belgium’s Strategic Leadership in Securing the North Sea
In a significant stride towards safeguarding Europe’s critical maritime infrastructure, Belgium has launched NorthSeal—a pioneering security platform designed to monitor, analyse, and respond to threats in the North Sea. The initiative underscores Belgium’s commitment to regional security and positions it…