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Kyiv Protesters Rally for Second Day over Mykhailo Fedorov’s Removal
Demonstrators returned to central Kyiv on Friday to demand the reinstatement of former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov and the resignation of Armed Forces commander-in-chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi. Protesters gathered in central Kyiv for a second consecutive day on Friday, continuing…
Turkey Says Work on S-400 Dispute Continues as F-35 Talks Gather Pace
Turkey says it is examining several options for its Russian-made S-400 air-defence systems but has not confirmed reports that the equipment could be transferred to a Gulf state to remove a central obstacle to renewed access to the F-35 programme.…
Europe’s Defence Innovation Push Gains Momentum
Europe’s effort to rebuild its defence industrial base took a significant step forward this week after negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on a new funding instrument designed to accelerate defence innovation. The Programme…
Fedorov-Syrskyi Dispute Exposes Competing Visions for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Ukraine’s outgoing defence minister says institutional resistance is preventing the Armed Forces from adopting a technology-led model of warfare built around drones, operational-depth strikes, data-based procurement and predictable allocation of resources. Mykhailo Fedorov has used his departure from Ukraine’s Ministry…
Britain’s Paratroopers Prepare for the Age of Autonomous Warfare
The image of British paratroopers has long been defined by physical endurance, aggressive manoeuvre and the ability to seize ground at speed. Yet on the Canadian prairie this month, members of the Parachute Regiment found themselves fighting a very different…
Protests Spread Across Ukraine as EU Questions Fedorov’s Removal
Demonstrations in Kyiv and several regional cities have called for Mykhailo Fedorov to remain Ukraine’s defence minister, while European Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has warned that his departure raises questions about the continuity of EU-backed weapons and drone programmes. Protests…