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Poland moves to let its forces shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine without NATO sign-off

Poland moves to let its forces shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine without NATO sign-off

Poland is advancing legislative changes that would allow its armed forces to intercept Russian drones and missiles over Ukrainian territory without prior approval from NATO or the European Union. The proposal, first drafted by the Ministry of National Defence in…

Spanish minister’s flight reports GPS interference over Kaliningrad as research pinpoints likely jamming sites

Spanish minister’s flight reports GPS interference over Kaliningrad as research pinpoints likely jamming sites

A Spanish Air and Space Force A330 carrying Defence Minister Margarita Robles reported a satellite-navigation disturbance on 24th September while transiting the vicinity of Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave en route to Šiauliai air base, Lithuania. Spain’s defence ministry said the crew…

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European Parliament’s Defence Investment Measures: Strategic Necessity or Overreach?

This week the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee endorsed significant amendments to several EU funding programmes, aiming to bolster Europe’s defence and security capabilities. These measures, part of the broader ReArm Europe Plan, seek to channel EU…

Estonia open to UK nuclear-capable jets as NATO weighs response to Russian airspace breach

Estonia open to UK nuclear-capable jets as NATO weighs response to Russian airspace breach

Estonia has signalled it is prepared to host British fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, as NATO members consider their rules of engagement following the breach of Estonian airspace by Russian aircraft last week. Defence minister Hanno Pevkur said…