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Chernobyl Containment Shield Damaged in Drone Strike, IAEA Warns of Lost Safety Function
A protective steel shell built to contain the remains of Chernobyl’s destroyed Reactor 4 can no longer perform its main safety function following a drone strike earlier this year, the UN’s nuclear watchdog has confirmed. The International Atomic Energy Agency…
Danger on the edge of the Pacific: Tokyo protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese fighters
In a sharp escalation of regional tensions, Tokyo has formally protested after People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fighter jets allegedly directed fire-control radar at aircraft of Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in two “dangerous” incidents near the southern island of…
School Strikes Sweep Germany in Response to New Military Service Law
Germany’s Bundestag has approved a far-reaching reform of military service designed to expand the Bundeswehr over the next decade, while leaving open the option of a return to conscription if voluntary recruitment fails to meet targets. The decision has triggered…
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…