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For the first time since the 80s, NATO is ditching Boeing for its AWACS planes and going with a European-Canadian jet instead. Read my article here:
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NATO eyes Swedish-Canadian jet for AWACS role in shift away from Boeing
The political momentum behind the GlobalEye had been building for a while.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/04/24/nato-eyes-swedish-canadian-jet-for-awacs-role-in-shift-away-from-boeing/
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The EU has announced recipients of over €1 billion in military innovation funding, with a heavy focus on loitering munitions and lessons learned from Ukraine. Read my latest article:
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EU pumps over $1 billion into defense R&D, centered around Ukraine war lessons
The choice of funded projects marks a shift to 21st-century warfare, with loitering munitions and affordable mass drone production high on the agenda.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/04/16/eu-pumps-over-1-billion-into-defense-rd-centered-around-ukraine-war-lessons/
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Germany is getting an unprecedented level of access to Ukrainian war data under a sweeping new agreement. Read my article here:
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Berlin gets a front-row seat to German weapons’ performance in Ukraine
A new bilateral agreement covers data sharing from engagements of the Panzerhaubitze 2000, RCH-155 artillery and the IRIS-T air-defense weapon.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/04/15/berlin-gets-a-front-row-seat-to-german-weapons-performance-in-ukraine/
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The Iranian chemical and biological weapons programs have been hit by the U.S. and Israel, leaving little more than rubble - but they don't seem to have been a priority in this war. I spoke with Jim Lamson, former CIA analyst on Iran, about why:
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Iran’s other would-be WMD program lies in ruins following strikes by Israel and the US
“It almost seems like an afterthought and lower priority to the war planners,” said Jim Lamson, a former Iran analyst for the CIA of 23 years.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/04/07/irans-other-would-be-wmd-program-lies-in-ruins-following-strikes-by-israel-and-the-us/
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The largest-ever foreign investment into Estonia's military-industrial complex is set to come from a Swedish artillery maker. Read my latest article here:
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Swedish arms maker to set up major ammunition plant in Estonia
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said the company had been promised confidentiality until contracts are signed, local broadcaster ERR reported.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/04/02/swedish-arms-maker-to-set-up-major-ammunition-plant-in-estonia/
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Things haven't been going great for Rheinmetall, Germany's largest arms maker giant, recently. Read my recap here:
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‘Ukrainian housewives’ and Skyranger delays – German defense poster child Rheinmetall is in hot water
In October, company CEO Armin Papperger had already called into question the importance of drones in the war in Ukraine.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/04/01/ukrainian-housewives-and-skyranger-delays-german-defense-poster-child-rheinmetall-is-in-hot-water/
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Three Ukrainian drones hit the three Baltic states - billed as an "accident." Is it possible that Russian GPS interference redirected them there? Read my latest article here:
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Ukrainian drones hit all three Baltic States − did Russia redirect them?
It’s unclear if Russia is actively redirecting drones or whether the incursions are simply a byproduct of electronic-warfare defenses and flight distance.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/27/ukrainian-drones-hit-all-three-baltic-states-did-russia-redirect-them/
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The militarization of the German automotive industry is continuing. Now, VW is reportedly in talks to turn a car factory that was facing closure into a production site for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. Read more:
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Volkswagen in talks to make Iron Dome parts at struggling German auto plant: report
Several automotive manufacturers have initiated a production switch to defense equipment, as the once-mighty German auto industry faces a downturn.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/26/volkswagen-in-talks-to-make-iron-dome-parts-at-struggling-german-auto-plant-report/
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After years of Western training for Ukraine, Kyiv will now send advisors to Germany to help the Bundeswehr figure out how to fight in a modern war with Russia. Read my article here:
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Ukrainian advisors to teach German army how to win a modern war by 2029
The announcement, as reported by Reuters, marks a striking role reversal from years of Western forces training Ukrainian troops.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/12/ukrainian-advisors-to-teach-german-army-how-to-win-a-modern-war-by-2029/
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Finland's government has introduced a draft law that would allow the Nordic country to host nuclear weapons, continuing the country's significant departure from a historic policy of neutrality. Read my article here:
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Finland readies itself to be able to host nukes in longtime policy departure
The proposed law change would bring the country in line with NATO's nuclear-deterrence architecture, the government argues.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/09/finland-readies-itself-to-be-able-to-host-nukes-in-longtime-policy-departure/
about 2 months ago
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Germany and France want to take concrete steps to move toward a European nuclear deterrent this year, including joint nuclear training and visits to strategic sites. Read my latest article here:
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France, Germany create panel to advance shared nuclear deterrence plans
The Franco-German initiative appears to carry the tacit backing of the Trump administration, according to comments by a top Pentagon official.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/05/france-germany-create-panel-to-advance-shared-nuclear-deterrence-plans/
about 2 months ago
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An aircraft of the Russian state-owned space agency Roscosmos is currently approaching Oman after taking off from Moscow several hours ago. There has been some reporting that this aircraft has been chartered for crisis evacuations from the region.
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UKMTO: A commercial ship has been hit just east of Fujairah, UAE, in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Greece has sent four fighter jets, a Hercules cargo plane and two warships to Cyprus following Iranian drone strikes on the island. Read my latest article:
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Greece deploys warships, jets to Cyprus after drone strikes on UK air base Akrotiri
The U.K. also is considering sending one of its own air-defense warships to the region, The Times of London reported.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/03/greece-deploys-warships-jets-to-cyprus-after-drone-strikes-on-uk-air-base-akrotiri/
about 2 months ago
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Several European countries' military bases have been targeted by Iranian strikes, and the EU is sending two more warships to the region. Read my latest article:
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European military installations are targeted in Iran retaliation
On Monday morning, news broke that an Iranian drone had struck the British Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/02/european-military-installations-are-targeted-in-iran-retaliation/
about 2 months ago
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Germany has finally ratified a treaty with Austria that allows both countries to pursue aircraft, including drones, operating illegally in each other's airspace. Read my latest article here:
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Germany, Austria complete ‘Alpine triangle’ for airspace surveillance
Under a new law, both countries will be allowed to quickly pursue “non-military” airspace violations or unknown threats across their shared border.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/27/germany-austria-complete-alpine-triangle-for-airspace-surveillance/
about 2 months ago
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A sudden influx of U.S. warplanes, coupled with a nocturnal closure to civilian traffic at Bulgaria's Sofia international airport has upped the stakes in the ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. Read my article here:
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Massive US Air Force warplane movements in Bulgaria raise stakes for Iran talks
The U.S. buildup coincides with high-stakes nuclear diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/23/massive-us-air-force-warplane-movements-in-bulgaria-raise-stakes-for-iran-talks/
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Is Russia helping North Korea build a nuclear submarine? Read my latest article here:
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Experts worry about nuclear quid pro quo in Russia-North Korea alliance against Ukraine
Analysts differ on the question of whether Moscow would trade away highly sensitive nuclear submarine technology in exchange for battlefield support.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/20/experts-worry-about-nuclear-quid-pro-quo-in-russia-north-korea-alliance-against-ukraine/
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The Baltic Defense Line fortification project has entered a crucial next phase, as Estonia now seeks to buy 600 bunkers to defend against any incursions by Russia. Latvia may also be joining the buy. Read my article here:
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Estonia begins buying hundreds of pop-up bunkers to fortify border with Russia
The Baltic nations are installing a variety of border security features meant to repel an invasion from Russia or Belarus.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/20/estonia-begins-buying-hundreds-of-pop-up-bunkers-to-fortify-border-with-russia/
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Germany won't build nuclear weapons of its own, but is pushing to be shielded by the French and British nuclear arsenals, Merz said in an interview today. Read my story here:
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Germany won’t build nukes but could flash French, UK weapons to deter foes, Merz says
Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested examining whether France and the U.K. could be elevated to the same level as the U.S. nuclear umbrella.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/18/germany-wont-build-nukes-but-could-flash-french-uk-weapons-to-deter-foes-merz-says/
2 months ago
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The last nuclear weapons reduction treaty between the U.S. and Russia has expired, but Moscow will stick to its terms for now, Lavrov said - if the U.S. does, too. Read my article:
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Russia will uphold nuclear weapons limits of expired treaty, foreign minister says
To address the stated concerns in Moscow and Washington, a multilateral pact would be required, a process that experts say could be exceedingly tricky.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/12/russia-will-uphold-nuclear-weapons-limits-of-expired-treaty-foreign-minister-says/
2 months ago
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An Algerian potato farmer appears to have inadvertently confirmed that Russian stealth jets have arrived in North Africa. Read my investigation here:
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Russian stealth jets have arrived in North Africa, as filmed by Algerian potato farmer
The U.S. government considers the deal problematic, threatening sanctions.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/10/russian-stealth-jets-have-arrived-in-north-africa-as-filmed-by-algerian-potato-farmer/
2 months ago
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For Moscow, the crisis in Greenland caused mixed feelings - on the one hand, a split in NATO is great for Russia. On the other hand, a strong American presence in Greenland could be catastrophic for Russia's nuclear submarines. Read my article here:
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Moscow sees opportunity in Greenland crisis, but fears expanded US Arctic presence
Russian officials and policy experts described the major among Western allies as a double-edged sword.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/09/moscow-sees-opportunity-in-greenland-crisis-but-fears-expanded-us-arctic-presence/
3 months ago
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Russia says its defense exports have rebounded to pre-war levels - but the numbers may be fudged. Either way, Moscow is renewing efforts to sell weapons to Africa. My latest story:
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Russia claims $15 billion in 2025 arms exports, with focus on Africa
Russia stopped publicly disclosing detailed data on arms export contracts following the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/02/russia-claims-15-billion-in-2025-arms-exports-with-focus-on-africa/
3 months ago
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Breaking - A Russian Il-76 touched down in Cuba yesterday, mirroring a mission the same plane flew to Venezuela late last year. Read my story here.
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3 months ago
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First to report: A heavy Russian cargo plane has landed at a military airfield in Cuba. The same plane previously brought air defense systems to Venezuela ahead of the U.S. attack. Read my story here:
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3 months ago
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Russia will showcase a new rocket launcher at an arms showing Saudi Arabia next week. While the vehicle itself shows lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, the choice of expo tells us something about Russia's geopolitical strategy. My latest:
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Russia to showcase new MLRS at Saudi weapons show, seeking local ties
The decision to premiere the system in Riyadh underscores Rosoboronexport’s continued interest in Middle Eastern markets.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/30/russia-to-showcase-new-mlrs-at-saudi-weapons-show-seeking-local-ties/
3 months ago
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Suddenly, the EU finds itself alone in trying to uphold the peace in Bosnia and prevent it from sliding back into genocidal ethnic conflict. The separatist leader has managed to convince Trump that he's not so bad, after all - and Moscow agrees. My latest:
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Fragile Bosnia pops up as test case for Europe acting without the US
With backing from Washington, separatists in Bosnia could be emboldened like they haven’t been in decades.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/30/fragile-bosnia-pops-up-as-test-case-for-europe-acting-without-the-us/
3 months ago
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Germany and France want the six largest EU economies to push ahead with integration, sidestepping the veto of countries like Hungary. Defense spending was highlighted as a priority in a letter I've obtained by the German finance minister.
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Germany proposes ‘two-speed’ EU to hasten defense buildup
The initiative reflects a strategic recalibration in Berlin’s European partnerships.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/29/germany-proposes-two-speed-eu-to-hasten-defense-buildup/
3 months ago
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Ukraine arrested two men snooping on the damage that the oreshnik ballistic missile caused in Lviv. Read my article:
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Ukraine arrests two Russian spies inspecting Oreshnik missile damage
The junior partner in the spy duo traveled from Transcarpathia to Lviv, where the rocket had struck in the night to Jan. 9, the SBU said.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/22/ukraine-arrests-two-russian-spies-inspecting-oreshnik-missile-damage/
3 months ago
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Europe 🇪🇺 stands at a once-in-history moment to replace the U.S. as the global lighthouse for freedom. It's already a regulatory and economic superpower − now it must become a norms-setting powerhouse. The clock is ticking.
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The EU Must Serve as a Beacon of Righteousness in the New World Order - The World Uncensored
The EU finds itself at a once-in-history moment when it could replace the United States as the global normative lighthouse.
https://world-uncensored.com/blog/the-eu-must-serve-as-a-beacon-of-righteousness-in-the-new-world-order/
3 months ago
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The EU is readying a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, but with a key condition: Kyiv must buy weapons from Europe, not elsewhere. This is a significant policy change, especially given Europe's push for strategic autonomy.
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EU mandates buy-European preference in new Ukraine assistance package
The language represents Brussels’ most explicit attempt yet in leveraging aid to bolster Europe’s defense industrial base, though not all members agree.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/16/eu-mandates-buy-european-preference-in-new-ukraine-assistance-package/
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"Operation Arctic Endurance," billed as a routine training exercise, appears to have been created hastily in response to U.S. threats against Greenland. There seems to be no public record of it being mentioned before this week's escalation.
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NATO nations send scouting teams to Greenland amid US annexation talk
European governments are still coming to grips with the unprecedented situation of a NATO ally threatening one of their own.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/15/nato-nations-send-scouting-teams-to-greenland-amid-us-annexation-talk/
3 months ago
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I've put on my OSINT hat and geolocated some fresh footage out of Russian-occupied Ukraine, where it looks like Russia has once again parked military vehicles in Europe's largest nuclear power plant. Read my analysis here:
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Ukraine says Russian military trucks are at Zaporizhzhia power plant
Defense News was able to independently geolocate the video to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in the city of Enerhodar, occupied by Russia.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/14/ukraine-says-russian-military-trucks-are-at-zaporizhzhia-power-plant/
3 months ago
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Fresh off the press: Europe is scrambling to prove that it is serious about Arctic defense in a last-ditch effort to appease Trump's hunger for Greenland. Read my latest story, co-authored with two of my wonderful colleagues, here:
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Europeans trumpet Arctic defense in bid to soften US Greenland claims
To many Europeans, the most urgent threat to Greenland right now seems not to be China, Russia or North Korea but rather their longtime U.S. ally.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/14/europeans-trumpet-arctic-defense-in-bid-to-soften-us-greenland-claims/
3 months ago
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Germany has significantly shifted its attention to maritime surveillance - and the trend continues with a new order for eight long-range, armed surveillance drones that will start patrolling the North Sea in two years. Read my latest story here:
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Germany expands naval-surveillance push with eight SeaGuardian drones
The SeaGuardians will focus on maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare across the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/13/germany-expands-naval-surveillance-push-with-eight-seaguardian-drones/
3 months ago
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Germany is paying for Rheinmetall to produce five Lynx armored fighting vehicles for Ukraine -- and many more may follow, with the arms giant proposing to produce them in the country in the future. Read my latest article:
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Rheinmetall’s Lynx fighting vehicles could soon see combat in Ukraine
The decision to procure the Lynx followed extensive testing by Ukrainian forces, according to the German arms giant.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/01/12/rheinmetalls-lynx-fighting-vehicles-could-soon-see-combat-in-ukraine/
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It’s old-fashioned to defend mainstream journalism these days but some of the most reliable reporting from people actually on the ground will be the AP and Reuters the next 24 hours. Your Substack journalist writing takes will be using frontline reporting from them.
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Germany's parliament approved nearly $60 billion in military spending yesterday for projects ranging from a radar satellite constellation to new air defense systems and a novel Taurus missile. Read my report here:
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Germany to spend almost $60 billion in latest military funding package
One of the envisioned projects is a satellite-based reconnaissance suite for detecting hostile activity near Germany's deployed brigade in Lithuania.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/18/germany-to-spend-almost-60-billion-in-latest-military-funding-package/
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A US-backed European peacekeeping force would secure an eventual peace deal, with additional help for Ukraine to build an 800,000-strong peacetime force. Read my breaking news report:
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US, Europe vow to secure Ukraine, as Kyiv asks for $60 billion in 2026
A US-backed European peacekeeping force would secure an eventual peace deal, with additional help for Ukraine to build an 800,000-strong peacetime force.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/16/us-europe-vow-to-secure-ukraine-as-kyiv-asks-for-60-billion-in-2026/
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Estonia is finally building the first of 600 bunkers on its border with Russia, part of the Baltic Defense Line. Challenges remain. Read my article here:
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Estonia erects first of 600-strong Baltic bunker wall on Russia border
The timeline for completion remains uncertain amid procurement and coordination snags.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/12/estonia-erects-first-of-600-strong-baltic-bunker-wall-on-russia-border/
4 months ago
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Europe's last road through Russia has closed for good. I went to the far-flung reaches of the continent to see for myself what things are like at the frontier between NATO and Russia. I'm proud of the reportage I produced. Read it here:
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In Estonia, Europe’s last road through Russia has closed for good
Across the snowy and muddy forests of eastern Estonia, NATO and Russia are locked in a staring match.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/10/in-estonia-europes-last-road-through-russia-has-closed-for-good/
5 months ago
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Germany's parliament passed a new conscription plan today, which seeks to bring the number of soldiers available to almost half a million in ten years. Fitness screening will be mandatory, military service voluntary - for now. Read my story:
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German parliament approves conscription scheme to boost the Bundeswehr
“If that is not enough, we will have no choice but to introduce partial conscription,” said German defense minister Boris Pistorius.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/05/german-parliament-approves-conscription-scheme-to-boost-the-bundeswehr/
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Germany approved another €2.5 billion in defense procurements yesterday, including stealthy missiles and a drone AI system. It brings the total buys up to $40 billion this year alone. Read my story:
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New projects bring German 2025 military-equipment spending near $40bn
The Dec. 3 approval includes an expansion of the Bundeswehr’s G95 assault rifle order, additional Joint Strike Missile purchases and new AI systems.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/04/new-projects-bring-german-2025-military-equipment-spending-near-40bn/
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Today is the day that Germany is activating its Arrow 3 ballistic missile shield. Read my latest story here:
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Germany to activate Arrow 3 missile shield this week
This event, as reported by German media, will mark the first deployment of Arrow 3 outside of Israel.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/02/germany-to-activate-arrow-3-missile-shield-this-week/
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European defense bosses met in Berlin today as the continent gears up its fight against hybrid warfare - and continues to step up its support for Ukraine. Read my story here:
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EU nations boost drone defense, pledge more US weapons for Ukraine
Among the planned moves by the so-called Group of Five is the deployment of counter-drone forces to Finland and Belgium.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/11/14/eu-nations-boost-drone-defense-pledge-more-us-weapons-for-ukraine/
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Von der Leyen wants her own intelligence office. A battle about competences seems almost predestined. Read my latest story:
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The European Union wants its own intelligence branch
Intelligence sharing has long been a touchy subject given the differing political allegiances across the bloc.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/11/12/the-european-union-wants-its-own-intelligence-branch/
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Germany received its first of up to 12 submarine-hunting planes. They will spend a lot of time outside Germany, patrolling the North Atlantic for Russian submarines. Read my story here:
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New German sub-hunting plane to operate out of Norway, Iceland
The aircraft will serve to ensure no Russian submarines are able to enter the open Atlantic undetected, German officials said.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/11/10/new-german-sub-hunting-plane-to-operate-out-of-norway-iceland/
6 months ago
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The German military has deployed to Belgium on short notice to defend the county against what seem to be Russian drones. I've asked the minister about it today. Read my story:
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German Luftwaffe dispatches drone-defense experts to help Belgium
Brussels had requested assistance from Germany following a “significant increase” in sightings of unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/11/07/german-luftwaffe-dispatches-drone-defense-experts-to-help-belgium/
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Germany is developing a small missile to fit onto its Skyranger vehicles, meant to down drones lighter than 150 kg. It's the first time the country will have this capability. Read my story here:
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Germany moves to field a miniature anti-drone missile
The Small Anti-Drone Missile will be fitted onto Rheinmetall-made Skyranger 30 air-defense equipment, extending that system's reach to 6 kilometers.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/11/06/germany-moves-to-field-a-miniature-anti-drone-missile/
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