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Slovak arms deal sets €58bn framework for EU ammunition supplies
Slovak ammunition manufacturer ZVS Holding has signed a seven-year framework agreement with the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic to supply large- and medium-calibre ammunition to EU member states, with a potential value of up to €58 billion. The…
From NATO ‘Overreach’ to Territorial Concessions: How the New US Strategy Risks Leaving Ukraine and EU Exposed
The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy sets out a markedly different approach to Europe, NATO and the war in Ukraine, placing “ending the perception of NATO as a perpetually expanding alliance” among Washington’s priorities and pairing it with sharp…
Germany raises Europe’s shield — Arrow 3 goes live at Holzdorf
Germany is to formally activate the Arrow 3 missile-shield this week — the first time Europe will field an exo-atmospheric, long-range ballistic missile interceptor system. The deployment, at the air base of Schönewalde/Holzdorf south of Berlin, marks a watershed moment…
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 –…
Canada turns to Brussels to fund next-gen jets and submarines
Canada has become the first non-EU nation to join the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) — the much-vaunted €150 billion defence loan programme recently launched by the European Union. The step signals a seismic shift in transatlantic procurement allegiances, and…
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…
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…