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Belarus Nuclear Drills Raise Pressure on NATO’s Eastern Flank
Belarus has begun training linked to the use of Russian nuclear weapons, adding a new military signal on NATO’s eastern border as Moscow and Minsk deepen their defence integration. Belarus said on Monday that its armed forces had begun training…
Zelenskyy warning over Belarus puts NATO border states back on alert
Ukraine’s warning that Russia may seek to use Belarus for new operations against northern Ukraine or a NATO state has renewed attention on one of Europe’s most exposed security fault lines. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is seeking…
Trump Administration Halts Planned US Brigade Deployment to Poland Amid Wider European Troop Cuts
The cancelled rotation of more than 4,000 US troops has raised questions over Washington’s military posture in Europe and the future of deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank. The United States has halted the planned deployment of more than 4,000 troops…
Latvia’s Prime Minister Resigns After Coalition Breaks Over Drone Incidents
Evika Siliņa’s resignation brings down Latvia’s government months before parliamentary elections, following a coalition dispute over the handling of Ukrainian drone incidents and the dismissal of the defence minister. Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has resigned, bringing down her centre-right…
NATO Eastern Flank Summit Puts Ukraine and Regional Deterrence Back on the Agenda
Leaders from NATO’s eastern flank met in Bucharest on 13 May, alongside Nordic partners, Ukraine and the NATO Secretary General, as the Alliance prepares for its July summit in Ankara and faces continued pressure from Russia’s war against Ukraine. Leaders…
EU Defence Ministers Meet in Brussels as Ukraine Support, Middle East Risks and Readiness Dominate Agenda
EU defence ministers are meeting in Brussels today for talks focused on military support for Ukraine, European defence readiness and the security implications of the continuing crisis in the Middle East. The Foreign Affairs Council in defence format is being…
Ukraine weighs expert support for Baltic air security after drones crash in Latvia
Ukraine is considering sending security experts to help Baltic states strengthen airspace protection after two drones entered Latvia from Russian territory and crashed near an oil storage site, adding to concerns over the spillover risks of long-range drone warfare on…
European Combat Vessel workshop tests industry role in future naval capability
A three-day European Combat Vessel industry workshop in Cádiz brings together EU governments, maritime communities and shipbuilding representatives to shape a future modular combat vessel intended for the 2040s. European defence officials and industry representatives are meeting in Spain this…
Drones enter Latvian airspace from Russia, prompting NATO air-policing response
Two drones crossed into Latvia from Russian territory before crashing in the eastern Latgale region, damaging an oil storage site near Rēzekne and triggering airspace alerts, school closures, and a NATO air-policing response. Two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russian…
NATO Concludes Second Neptune Strike Iteration
NATO has concluded the second 2026 iteration of Neptune Strike, a maritime-led enhanced vigilance activity designed to test allied strike integration, deterrence, and readiness across several operational domains. NATO has concluded the second 2026 iteration of Neptune Strike, its maritime-led…