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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…
Greater Cooperation with Ukraine in the Defence Industry as a Strategy to Avoid War
Security of Europe through Unity and Resolve This material was written for the Polish outlet Eastern Flank Institute and was published on the think tank’s website on 20 October 2025. The war in Ukraine is the result of a whole…
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…
NASAMS Acquisition Marks Major Upgrade for Belgium and Netherlands’ Air Defence
Belgium and the Netherlands have taken a decisive step to strengthen their air defence capabilities by jointly acquiring Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS). The €2.5 billion deal encompasses ten systems in total, with nine designated for Belgian airspace protection…
British and German soldiers of the Great War laid to rest together near Ypres
In a solemn ceremony on 17th October 2025, the remains of an unknown British and an unknown German soldier were interred side by side at Poelcapelle British Cemetery near Ypres, Belgium. This rare joint burial, organised by the Ministry of…
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 Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy: A Strategic Shift in National Security
On 15th October 2025, the UK Parliament convened to discuss the Defence Industrial Strategy, a pivotal policy initiative aimed at reshaping the nation’s approach to defence procurement and industrial capabilities. The strategy, introduced by the Labour Government, seeks to bolster…
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…