Defence Matters https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Sweden Commits $916 Million to Strengthen Air Defence Shield 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 Russian Su-30 crashes in occupied Crimea amid reports of third Russian aircraft loss this week 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 Trump says US is considering NATO exit after clash with European allies Russia turns to students and skilled workers to reinforce drone warfare capacity Hegseth refuses to reaffirm Article 5 as Iran-war dispute exposes NATO fault line Helsingborg to Host Key NATO Talks in Boost for Nordic Security Role Reports of Iranian child recruitment revive scrutiny of regime’s wartime methods Drone activity near Estonia and Latvia renews focus on NATO’s eastern flank Norway Steps Up: A $12 Billion Commitment to Security and Stability Spain’s Pedro Sánchez Blocks U.S. Jets – But Still Depends on U.S. Power Diplomat or Spy? Inside the latest UK-Russia Intelligence Clash MBDA plans 40% output rise as Europe races to rebuild missile stocks Russian drone strikes chimney of Estonian power station after crossing from Russian airspace The Development and Deployment of Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Technology Flames of Deception: Czech Factory Attack Raises Fears of Russian Sabotage Latvian defence minister cuts short Kyiv visit after second drone incident on NATO’s eastern flank Rheinmetall chief’s drone remarks expose a wider defence-industry argument Ukraine strike on Ust-Luga exposes pressure point in Russia’s Baltic oil exports UK and EU back on course for SAFE defence fund deal Russia moves to rearm Iran with drones as alliance deepens Russia’s Oil Export Arteries Under Strain as Ukrainian Strikes Knock Out 40% of Export Capacity NATO weighs eastward fuel pipeline expansion as alliance focuses on logistics shortfalls Europe’s Space Ambitions Risk Splintering as Germany Pushes Ahead Alone Allegations over Szijjártó’s contacts with Lavrov raise wider NATO security concerns Cleared for Take-Off: Taiwan’s Fighter Fleet Upgrade Begins WSJ report points to deeper Russia-Iran military cooperation despite formal limits of 2025 pact NATO says European allies and Canada sharply increased defence spending in 2025 Zaluzhnyi says Ukraine has already shown how a wider Iran war could unfold Ukraine intelligence exposes internals of Russian Lancet and Scalpel loitering munitions Britain’s Hollow Shield: A Nation Exposed in the Age of Missiles Iranian missiles hit Arad and Dimona, injuring more than 160 near Israel’s nuclear research centre Swarmer’s Nasdaq debut marks a new stage for Ukrainian defence tech New US bunker-buster strike marks another escalation in Iran conflict Iran may have damaged US F-35 in first reported hit on American warplane NATO meetings with Romania and Bulgaria sharpen focus on Black Sea and eastern flank Britain Finally Aligns With Washington After Weeks of Dangerous Drift Deep strike on Strela-10 exposes growing pressure on Russian rear-area air defences Cyber actors linked to Russia target messaging app users, FBI warns A Coordinated Show of Strength: Why the Hormuz Statement Signals Resilience, Not Crisis Macron and Merz to discuss FCAS as pressure grows on Europe’s flagship fighter project Europe’s Defence Industry Accelerates as MBDA Bets €1 Billion on Future Demand From Black Sea strikes to ocean operations: Zelenskyy outlines Ukraine’s new drone ambitions Israel targets upper ranks of Iranian leadership as Ali Larijani reported killed Home