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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…
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…
Has Putin Played Trump Again? Ukraine, Tomahawks, and the Kremlin’s Game
In the world of high-stakes geopolitics, timing and perception often matter more than sheer firepower. President Donald Trump’s recent reluctance to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles is a vivid reminder. This is not merely a question of weaponry; it is…
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…
Ukrainian intelligence lists 86 Technodinamika enterprises still outside coalition sanctions, including Kh-101 suppliers
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) has published new data indicating that most subsidiaries of Russia’s Technodinamika holding remain beyond the scope of international sanctions, despite their roles in the production and sustainment of key weapons systems. The update, released on 13…
Trump Signals Tomahawk Option for Ukraine, Raising Stakes for Peace Talks
President Donald Trump has publicly floated the possibility of arming Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles should Russia refuse to negotiate peace. The announcement, made en route to Israel aboard Air Force One, marks perhaps the most assertive U.S. signal yet…
The West Cannot Afford to Flinch: Ukraine’s Fight Is Our Fight
History will not forgive inaction. The test in Ukraine echoes the failures of the past, and Europe cannot afford to hesitate, warns UK Ambassador Neil Holland. In 1938, the world watched as Western powers appeased aggression in Munich, hoping concessions…
Ukraine’s Flamingo–Neptune pairing enters combat use
Ukraine has begun pairing its domestically produced Neptune and Flamingo missiles in combat, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing “initial, tangible results” from recent operations. Speaking to journalists on 9 October, Zelenskyy confirmed the combined employment of the weapons system over…
Trump’s Gaza Deal: Moment of Hope or Just Another Pause in a Long War?
For a fleeting moment, the headlines suggest hope. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace plan: a ceasefire, a prisoner–hostage exchange, and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. President Donald Trump, whose administration…