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Trump’s Germany Drawdown Signals a Shift Europe Cannot Ignore
Washington’s planned withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany may be presented as a bilateral dispute with Berlin, but it sends a wider signal to Moscow, NATO and Europe about the future of American deterrence on the continent. The Pentagon’s confirmation…
US arms delays expose pressure on American stockpiles amid Iran conflict
Washington’s warning to European allies over delayed weapons deliveries has exposed the pressure on US inventories after the Iran war, with implications for Ukraine, NATO readiness and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Washington has warned several European allies that deliveries of…
America Pulls Back: Troop Cut Signals Strain in US–Germany Ties
In the careful choreography of transatlantic diplomacy, symbolism matters. Yet in recent days, substance has cut through the ceremony with unmistakable force. Washington’s decision to reduce its troop presence in Germany by 5,000 personnel has not only rattled Berlin but…
EU Defence Ministers to Discuss Ukraine Support, Readiness and Middle East Security
EU defence ministers will meet on 12 May to discuss military support for Ukraine, European defence readiness and the impact of the Middle East crisis on EU security. EU defence ministers are due to meet in Brussels on 12 May…
EU and Ukraine Move BraveTech into Testing Phase for Battlefield Technologies
The European Defence Agency will lead the next phase of the EU-Ukraine defence innovation initiative, under a €35 million agreement focused on testing emerging technologies against operational scenarios drawn from the war in Ukraine. The European Defence Agency and the…
France’s Bid to Anchor a New European Security Order Faces Test of Scale, Industry and Politics
As confidence in Washington’s long-term role in NATO weakens, Paris is seeking to place France at the centre of Europe’s defence adaptation. But nuclear status and strategic ambition do not by themselves provide the troops, industry, logistics and political continuity…
Britain and Northern European Allies Move to Create New Maritime Force to Deter Russia
Britain and nine European partners are developing a new multinational maritime force under the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, as concern grows over Russian naval activity in the North Atlantic, the High North and the Baltic Sea. Britain and nine European…
Trump signals possible cut to US troops in Germany amid dispute with Berlin
US President Donald Trump has said Washington is reviewing a possible reduction of American forces stationed in Germany, in a move that would test alliance planning at a time of renewed tension between the White House and Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Britain’s Future Soldier Takes Shape on the Digital Battlefield
Britain’s soldiers have long prided themselves on their ability to adapt, but the latest demonstration of the Army’s future fighting force suggests that adaptation is no longer merely a virtue — it is becoming a decisive strategic advantage. At the…
EU to release €6bn for Ukrainian-made drones in second quarter
The European Union will release around €6 billion for Ukrainian-made drones in the second quarter of 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said, confirming that the first defence package from a wider €90 billion EU loan will…