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Italy Stands Firm: More Military Supplies Cleared for Ukraine
Rome’s latest decision strengthens Europe’s united front against Russian aggression. The Italian government is preparing to extend authorisation for military supplies to Ukraine, underlining its enduring commitment to defending European values and resisting aggression. A confidential government document, now due…
Sarmat failure and Baikonur damage deepen questions over Russia’s high-tech ambitions
A failed test of a heavy intercontinental missile in Russia’s Orenburg region, followed within days by serious damage to the country’s only crew-rated launch pad at Baikonur, has renewed scrutiny of Moscow’s ability to modernise its strategic and space capabilities.…
Between Victory and Disintegration: Zaluzhnyi’s Stark Choices for Ukraine – and for Europe
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, now Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and formerly Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has set out one of the starkest assessments yet of the war and its political context. In a long essay for the Kyiv outlet…
Britain’s Defence Reset Falters as EU Talks Collapse: SAFE Fund Row Exposes Deeper Strategic Divide
It was meant to be the moment Britain and the European Union quietly rediscovered the habit of cooperation. After years of mutual frostiness following Brexit, the prospect of the UK joining the EU’s new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence…
Russian strategic missile test ends in mid-air explosion over Orenburg
A suspected test of a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Yasny launch area in Orenburg region on 28 November ended in a mid-air failure, with the rocket breaking up and exploding a short distance from the silo. Multiple…
Why Europe Needs a Strong Polish Defence Industry, an Interview With Mehmet Göktürk İplikçioğlu
Defence Matters editor Gary Cartwright interviewed Mehmet Göktürk İplikçioğlu, CEO of TEOMAN Corp., Representative of the Polish Chamber of National Defence Manufacturers, during a recent visit to Brussels. G.C.: How do you see Poland’s place in the current European security…
Finland Draws New Lines in the Ice: Arctic Defence Strategy Signals a Northern Wake-Up Call
In a stark recognition of shifting geopolitics and growing tension in Europe’s High North, Finland this week unveiled a sweeping new Arctic defence strategy — one that reshapes Helsinki’s historic posture of cautious neutrality into a posture of firm readiness…
The European Space Agency handed record €22.1bn budget and new defence role
The European Space Agency has been given a record three-year budget and, for the first time, an explicit role in the field of security and defence, following decisions taken at its latest ministerial council in Bremen. Ministers from the agency’s…
Italy’s ‘Michelangelo Dome’ — Europe’s Next Big Bet on Air Defence
In a move that may reshape European air-defence strategy, Italian aerospace-defence giant Leonardo today unveiled the “Michelangelo Dome,” a new multi-domain shield designed to protect critical infrastructure, cities, and strategic assets from missiles, drones, hypersonic weapons and other modern threats.…
Boeing Lands $4.7 bn Apache Deal — A Sign of Arms Surge Across Europe
In a dramatic show of muscle from the defence industry, Boeing has secured a major foreign-military sales contract worth nearly $4.7 billion to build Apache attack helicopters for international clients — a clear sign that demand for advanced firepower is…