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Denmark’s Arctic Command invites US to join Greenland exercises as Nato allies plan larger presence
Denmark’s Joint Arctic Command has formally invited the United States to take part in forthcoming military exercises in Greenland, amid a wider Nato push by European allies to expand training and contingency planning around the Arctic island. Major General Søren…
France leads small Nato mission to Nuuk amid US claims on Greenland
A small European Nato deployment has begun arriving in Greenland as Denmark and its allies move to underline their role in Arctic security amid renewed US pressure to take control of the territory. France confirmed that a 15-strong contingent had…
Brussels proposes €90bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine covering 2026–27
The European Commission has proposed a €90 billion EU-backed loan for Ukraine for 2026 and 2027, splitting the package between budget support and military procurement and linking disbursements to reform and oversight conditions. The Commission says it wants the first…
‘This Is No Time for Complacency’: Mark Rutte’s Stark NATO Message to Europe
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, made a compelling case on Tuesday at the European Parliament for deepened cooperation between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. Addressing the Renew Europe Global Europe Forum Mr Rutte emphasised that the…
March launch for EU SAFE defence lending, with early tranche planned
The European Union is preparing to make the first payments under its Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence loans in March 2026, in what officials describe as an attempt to accelerate joint procurement and address shortages in key military capabilities.…
After the Paris Declaration: Can Europe Deploy Troops in Ukraine?
Europe’s discussion of a multinational military presence in Ukraine has intensified after a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on 6 January produced a “Paris Declaration” on security guarantees for Ukraine. Issued by France, the declaration sketches…
Europe’s Defence Illusion: “Readiness 2030” Will Not Deter Anyone
On paper, Readiness 2030 is the European Union’s bold answer to a deteriorating global security landscape. The initiative, quietly rebranded from its bluntly honest predecessor, ReArm Europe, promises to channel as much as €800 billion into defence spending through loans,…
Flemish government rethinks arms trade rules in bid to strengthen defence industry and European collaboration
The Flemish government has approved a draft arms trade decree intended to simplify the legitimate trade in military goods, civilian firearms, essential components and ammunition, while also fostering a long-term industrial strategy for security and defence. The announcement, made by…
A New Era of Anxiety: Germans Reckon With the Prospect of War and the Limits of NATO
For much of the post-Cold War era, Germany’s security narrative has been one of reassurance and restraint. The Bundeswehr was kept deliberately modest; public sentiment was wary of military engagement, and political leaders stressed diplomacy over deterrence. Yet a profound…
Poland Arms Its Eastern Frontier as Europe Rediscovers the Basics of Deterrence
Warsaw has announced its intention to resume the production of anti-personnel mines, a move that underscores Poland’s determination to fortify its eastern frontier and respond to an increasingly fraught regional security landscape. The decision, announced by Deputy Defence Minister Paweł…