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Romania confirms planned reduction of US troops on NATO’s eastern flank
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence (MApN) has confirmed that the United States will reduce part of its military presence in Europe, including elements assigned to Romania’s Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base. The ministry said Bucharest and allied capitals had been informed…
Bulgaria Bets on Rheinmetall to Reignite Europe’s Ammunition Industry
Bulgaria’s decision to tie itself to Rheinmetall in a €1 billion ammunition venture marks more than an industrial deal: it is a geopolitical bet that Budapest’s and Sofia’s recent flurries of defence contracts will now be matched by rapid, hard-nosed capacity-building…
France Strengthens Its Nuclear Deterrent with New Submarine-Launched M51.3 Missile
France has quietly advanced its nuclear deterrent in a way that will reverberate far beyond the Atlantic. On 28th October 2025 the French Ministry of the Armed Forces confirmed the deployment of the third version of its strategic submarine-launched ballistic…
Ukraine Set to Become Europe’s Frontline Shield Against Russian Aggression
Ukraine: The Emerging Bulwark of Europe’s Defence As the EU eyes accession, Ukraine is poised to reshape the continent’s military posture, offering both opportunity and strategic challenge. Ukraine is rapidly emerging as a central pillar in Europe’s defence architecture, according…
Russian Su-30 and Il-78 briefly enter Lithuanian airspace; NATO jets scrambled
Two Russian military aircraft briefly violated Lithuanian airspace on Thursday evening, prompting a rapid response from NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, the Lithuanian Armed Forces said. The incursion occurred at about 18:00 local time on 23 October near the town…
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Sweden Plans Ukraine Jet Deal
Sweden, long admired for its cautious diplomacy and understated pragmatism, is now moving decisively onto the European security stage. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed on Wednesday that Sweden is in talks to sell between 100 and 150 Saab-made JAS Gripen…
A Stronger Britain: John Healey Outlines a Bold Path to Restore Military Readiness and Confidence
In his 2025 Mansion House Defence & Security Lecture, Defence Secretary John Healey laid out not just a roadmap for Britain’s security in a more dangerous world, but a striking vision: one in which the UK repositions itself as a…
Poland and Britain Poised to Finalise Landmark Security Pact
Poland and the United Kingdom are on the verge of concluding a bilateral security treaty, marking a significant deepening of defence and political ties between two of Europe’s most strategically aligned nations. The Polish foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, confirmed that…
Hegseth urges NATO allies to fund more U.S. arms for Ukraine as Kyiv courts Tomahawk maker
The United States on Wednesday pressed NATO partners to finance additional American weaponry for Ukraine, signalling a harder-edged posture towards Moscow as senior Ukrainian officials held talks with U.S. defence manufacturers, including the producer of Tomahawk cruise missiles. Speaking in…
UK and NATO Allies Intensify Response to Putin’s Aggression in Ukraine and European Incursions
In a significant escalation of support for Ukraine and European security, the United Kingdom and NATO allies are intensifying their military and strategic efforts in response to Russia’s ongoing aggression. This collaborative initiative aims to bolster Ukraine’s defence capabilities and…