Defence Matters https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Rutte seeks to steady NATO after tense Trump meeting leaves alliance questions unresolved Russian cyber-espionage campaign disrupted after router hacks expose users in Ukraine, the EU and the US Britain’s Low-Cost Drone Defence Revolution Takes Flight UK reveals covert Russian submarine operation near critical undersea infrastructure Russian warship’s escort through Channel puts Britain’s shadow fleet policy under immediate test Finland seeks EU funding for counter-drone systems on eastern border and in Gulf of Finland Rutte uses Washington speech to press allies on spending and defence production France Signals Strategic Shift with €36 Billion Defence Surge Kherson bridge strike shows how Ukraine is redefining drone warfare Ukrainian strikes test Russian logistics in Krasnodar Krai and the Kerch Strait Ceasefire on paper, escalation in theatre: Iran’s 10 demands and the US build-up in the Gulf Revitalising a Naval City: Plymouth’s enduring role in Britain’s defence story evolves IMF puts defence spending and conflict economics at centre of April outlook release Zelenskyy accuses US of overlooking Russia’s support for Iran The New Defence Sector Investment Cycle: Why “Must-Own” Stocks Are Anchoring Portfolios in 2026 Rutte in Washington for Trump meeting as NATO burden-sharing pressure returns LTG Cargo’s NATO Entry Signals Growing Role of Rail in European Defence Ukrainian manufacturer pitches lower-cost answer to Patriot shortage Germany moves to clarify overseas-travel rules for military-age men Victory Day under pressure as security fears reach Russia’s most symbolic parade Fragmented Veterans Services Across Europe: Challenges, Country Comparisons, and the Council of Europe Response Trump says US is considering NATO exit after clash with European allies Romania’s delayed Watchkeeper X programme moves back into delivery phase Hegseth refuses to reaffirm Article 5 as Iran-war dispute exposes NATO fault line Ukraine strikes Primorsk oil port and Kstovo refinery in renewed blow to Russian energy infrastructure From Cyprus to the Falkland Islands: Britain’s Defence Failures Are Slowly Mounting Running on Empty: The Hidden Military Cost of Europe’s Jet Fuel Crisis Europe’s mini-jet engine bottleneck is constraining Ukraine’s deep-strike drone programme The Development and Deployment of Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Technology Report claims Russia supplied Iran with list of Israeli energy targets Ukraine says it struck Russian Black Sea platform as analysts point to possible first use of Swedish RBS-15 China’s drone crackdown reveals the strategic limits of its low-altitude ambitions Ukraine reports strike on Russian Kalibr-capable frigate in Novorossiysk Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Accused of Playing into Beijing’s Hands Russian Su-30 crashes in occupied Crimea amid reports of third Russian aircraft loss this week Helsingborg to Host Key NATO Talks in Boost for Nordic Security Role Sweden Commits $916 Million to Strengthen Air Defence Shield Rheinmetall chief’s drone remarks expose a wider defence-industry argument Ukraine’s drone campaign keeps pressure on Russian refining sector after Ufa strike Trump’s NATO threat sharpens focus on Europe’s role as Rutte heads to Washington Russia turns to students and skilled workers to reinforce drone warfare capacity Kellogg questions NATO and floats new alliance including Ukraine Zelenskyy says Ukraine must prepare for possible disruption to US arms supplies Fairchild Air Force Base: Airmen Recognised for Heroism Paris Bomb Plot Foiled as Banks Shift to Remote Work Amid Security Fears Reports of Iranian child recruitment revive scrutiny of regime’s wartime methods Soldiers in Short Supply: Europe’s Armed Forces Face a Recruitment Reckoning Drone activity near Estonia and Latvia renews focus on NATO’s eastern flank Spain’s Pedro Sánchez Blocks U.S. Jets – But Still Depends on U.S. Power Home