EU leaders meet in Brussels to respond to Trump pressure and Arctic security concerns www.checkpoint-europe.eu/eu-leaders-m...

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Reactions from European politicians to Trump’s announced trade tariffs over Greenland are pouring in, and they are strikingly united. "We will not be blackmailed" www.checkpoint-europe.eu/europe-pushe...

In our liveblog today: - Berlin is still suffering from a major outage, hitting tens of thousands homes. - Finnish authorities release video of raid on Fitburn-vessel - Ambassador of Denmarks warns US on Greenland www.checkpoint-europe.eu/live-france-...

There is a lot happening in Europe today. Check developments in our LIVE article about strikes in Syria, a power outage in Berlin and US military buildup in Europe with C17's. And follow us for updates! www.checkpoint-europe.eu/live-france-...

European Commission is very cautious in its signals. Maduro not legitimate, but EU defends peaceful transition. Does not support nor condemn US action. Read how the EU responds. www.checkpoint-europe.eu/live-us-stri...

BREAKING: Trump says Maduro captured. Follow our liveblog www.checkpoint-europe.eu/live-us-stri...

LIVEBLOG: US strikes targets in Venezuela www.checkpoint-europe.eu/live-us-stri...

After months of calm, undersea cable damage returns to the Baltic Sea www.checkpoint-europe.eu/after-months...

Happy Christmas, stay safe and secure!

Why European armies are turning to the Swedish CV90 in large numbers checkpoint-europe.eu/why-european... @baesystems.com #sweden #netherlands #estonia #lithuania #norway #finland

Netherlands and Japan sign agreement to speed up military cooperation www.checkpoint-europe.eu/netherlands-...

Austria orders 12 advanced M-346 aircraft from Italian Leonardo www.checkpoint-europe.eu/austria-orde...

Another European hit by drones: what’s behind the unexplained drone flights over Dutch bases? www.checkpoint-europe.eu/another-euro...

With the war next door, Europe warns its military mobility is still too weak www.checkpoint-europe.eu/eu-pushes-fo... @kajakallas.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

EU pushes for Military Schengen as slow border rules hinder troop movement www.checkpoint-europe.eu/eu-pushes-fo...

BREAKING: Poland deploys 10,000 troops to guard critical infrastructure after railway sabotage www.checkpoint-europe.eu/poland-deplo...

NATO aircraft scrambled amid deadly Russian barrage in Ukraine checkpoint-europe.eu/nato-aircraf... @dbwv.bsky.social @luftforsvaret.bsky.social et #Ukraine #NATO #avgeek #europe #Poland

Catch up with our stories: • Russian vessels closely shadowed in North Sea www.checkpoint-europe.eu/european-nav... • France turns to Thales for new space radar www.checkpoint-europe.eu/thales-launc... • Europe rethinks the AWACS replacement without the US www.checkpoint-europe.eu/is-europe-re...

"The withdrawal of the United States shows how important it is to invest as much as possible in the European industry," said the Dutch State Secretary for Defence. www.checkpoint-europe.eu/is-europe-re... #NATO #EuropeanUnion #europe #industry #avgeek

Europe is changing fast — and so are the security challenges around us. Follow us for independent, fact-driven and European based reporting on defence, intelligence, cyber threats, and the power shifts shaping Europe’s future. #europe #defense #nato #security #industry #tech

NATO has just cancelled its AWACS replacement plan and Europe suddenly needs a European alternative. If you had to choose today, what should replace AWACS? The full story (and the European alternatives) ⤵️ www.checkpoint-europe.eu/is-europe-re... #NATO #AWACS #Europe #Security #Defense #avgeek

European warships escorted Russian vessels - including the Yantar and Stoiky - as they passed through the North Sea in international waters. www.checkpoint-europe.eu/european-nav... #NorthSea #Russia #NATO #Defence #navy #netherlands #belgium #france

Thales launches AURORE, Europe’s first ground based radar to track satellites and space debris. Built in France, it is meant to boost Europe’s space security and independence. checkpoint-europe.eu/thales-launc... #Thales #Space #Security #Europe #Radar #Aerospace

Netherlands officially hands over 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for the symbolic amount of 1 euro www.checkpoint-europe.eu/dutch-f-16s-... #Ukraine #ukrainewar #romania #avgeek #Pilot #NATO

Netherlands officially hands over 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania, will be used to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots www.checkpoint-europe.eu/dutch-f-16s-... #Ukraine #ukrainewar #avgeek #f16 #NATO

Belgian Defence: drone countermeasures fail as unknown UAVs hover over Air Base www.checkpoint-europe.eu/belgian-defe... #drone #UAV #Belgium #avgeek #EuropeanUnion

Very busy day in the east of Europe: statotankers, sigint planes, P8 poseidon, Awacs (and possible surveillance jets) #OSINT #avgeek #ukraine #Lithuania #baltics #defense #AirForce

Britain’s flag flies proud: the Eurofighter Typhoon finds a new home in Turkey. A major boost for UK defence and NATO cooperation www.checkpoint-europe.eu/typhoon-sale... #Eurofighter #UKDefence #NATO #Türkiye

Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Turkey secures 20,000 British jobs www.checkpoint-europe.eu/typhoon-sale... #avgeek #airforce #unitedkingdom

Is the Swedish Saab Gripen reaching new heights? www.checkpoint-europe.eu/is-the-swedi...

Poland’s sabotage investigation broadens amid suspicion of Russian involvement www.checkpoint-europe.eu/polands-sabo...

Eight arrested in Poland on suspicion of sabotage plots www.checkpoint-europe.eu/eight-arrest...

Germany orders 20 Eurofighters to strengthen Air Force www.checkpoint-europe.eu/germany-orde... #aviation #defense

Checkpoint's Checklist, what to watch for today: - EU leaders in Copenhagen debate “drone wall” after rising airspace breaches - Ukraine begins sharing drone warfare expertise with Denmark - Talks intensify on using €140bn frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine

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Flooding the homeland: the Cold War Defense that could have submerged a part of the Netherlands www.checkpoint-europe.eu/flooding-the...

Poland shuts part of airspace amid massive Russian attack on Ukraine www.checkpoint-europe.eu/poland-shuts...

Battle against rogue drones: five European systems that can take them down www.checkpoint-europe.eu/battle-again...

Leonardo secures multi-year support contract extension for Kuwait Air Force Eurofighter fleet checkpoint-europe.eu/leonardo-sec... #leonardo #italy #kuwait #eurofighter #aviation

When drones cross the line: Europe’s struggle for protection www.checkpoint-europe.eu/when-drones-...

Major European airports disrupted by unknown drones www.checkpoint-europe.eu/major-europe...

Europe’s many navies have separate systems, but there is a solution www.checkpoint-europe.eu/europes-many...

US signals: don’t rely on Washington, secure your own borders www.checkpoint-europe.eu/us-signals-d...