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Delayed, Underfunded and Unprepared: Whitehall’s Failure to Protect Britain’s Lifelines at Sea
For all the heat generated by the unveiling of Atlantic Bastion this month, one can’t escape the uncomfortable question: why has it taken so long — and why did Whitehall allow the UK’s under-sea vulnerability to fester so dangerously before…
UK steps up ‘Atlantic Bastion’ drive to shield seabed infrastructure from Russia
The United Kingdom is accelerating work on a new undersea defence network, codenamed ‘Atlantic Bastion’, in response to increased Russian activity around critical subsea infrastructure, including the recent presence of the Russian intelligence-gathering vessel Yantar near British waters. The programme…
Druzhba Pipeline Blast and Depot Fire Target Russian Oil Infrastructure
Ukrainian strikes have hit key oil infrastructure deep inside Russia in recent days, with an oil depot in Tambov region set ablaze, fuel tanks damaged in Voronezh region, and a separate sabotage attack reported against the Druzhba oil pipeline –…
Nordic and Baltic Allies Unite in $500 Million Pledge to Strengthen Ukraine’s Defences
Eight Nordic and Baltic nations have today pledged a US $500 millionjoint package of defence materiel for Ukraine, sourced from the United States under the newly-launched “Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List” (PURL) initiative, announced by NATO on 13th November 2025. The…
Dutch navy escorts Russian submarine in North Sea amid dispute over technical issues
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has derided the condition of a Russian diesel-electric submarine seen transiting near France, describing it as “broken”, while Moscow insisted the vessel had surfaced in the English Channel solely to comply with navigation rules during a…
NATO weighs rules of engagement after Russian sorties near Alaska and over Estonia
U.S. and Canadian aircraft were scrambled overnight on 24–25 September after radar tracked two Russian Tu-95 bombers accompanied by two Su-35 fighters operating inside the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said the aircraft…
Fire Causes €400,000 Damage at Cugir Mechanical Plant – Sabotage Not Ruled Out
A fire at the Cugir Mechanical Plant in central Romania has caused estimated damages of more than €400,000, destroying hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition and prompting an ongoing criminal investigation. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, but…
Ukrainian Air Force Showcases Skynex Air Defence System in Action Against Russian Drones
Ukraine’s Air Force has released footage demonstrating the effectiveness of the German-manufactured Skynex air defence system against Iranian-made Shahed drones launched by Russian forces. The video, published on 12 July, captures the destruction of seven unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), highlighting…
China May Call on Russia to Strike NATO in Event of Taiwan Invasion, Rutte Warns
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that the People’s Republic of China may seek to provoke a Russian military attack on NATO member states in Europe to distract the alliance from a potential conflict over Taiwan. Speaking to The…
Europe’s Great Illusion: Why the Continent’s Missile Shield Will Crumble Without America
A brutal lesson is being taught daily over the skies of Ukraine. Swarms of Russian drones and volleys of cruise and ballistic missiles rain down on cities and infrastructure, testing not only Ukrainian resolve, but the adequacy of modern air…