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Poland Proposes New Permanent US Military Base Amid Uncertainty Over American Troop Posture
Poland has formally proposed the creation of a new permanent United States military base on its territory, as Warsaw seeks to reinforce the American military presence on NATO’s eastern flank amid uncertainty over future US deployments in Europe. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz,…
Scaled-back BALTOPS drill highlights NATO’s maritime stretch in the Baltic
NATO’s annual Baltic Sea naval exercise will begin this week at roughly half last year’s scale, underlining both the alliance’s continuing focus on the region and the pressure on Western naval resources from commitments elsewhere. The US-led BALTOPS exercise will…
US troop uncertainty in Lithuania exposes eastern-flank dependence on Washington
The future presence of American troops in Lithuania is under review, according to the country’s defence minister, raising questions over the continuity of US deployments on NATO’s eastern flank at a time of wider uncertainty over Washington’s military posture in…
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…
Tokyo Clearly Understands the Taiwan Threat Better Than Donald Trump Does
For decades, Japan’s post-war military posture was defined by restraint, caution and constitutional ambiguity. Yet in the increasingly dangerous waters of the western Pacific, a new realism is taking hold in Tokyo — and not a moment too soon. This…
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…
NATO chief says Europe has heard US message on security burden-sharing
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said European allies are responding to US pressure over the Middle East crisis by implementing basing agreements, providing logistical support and pre-positioning assets closer to operational theatres. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said…
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…
Ukraine expands private air-defence network as companies join protection effort
Ukraine says 24 companies have joined a private air-defence initiative designed to protect industrial sites and employees from drone attacks, while keeping civilian teams under the control of the Air Force’s command structure. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence says 24 companies…
Shoulder to Shoulder: Allied Forces Sharpen the Edge of Deterrence in Balikatan 2026
In the humid littorals of the western Pacific, where shifting tides carry both commerce and contest, a quiet but unmistakable message has been delivered. Exercise Balikatan 2026—already the most expansive iteration of the long-running US-Philippine military partnership—has demonstrated not merely…