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Putin is about to make his deadliest move yet – as war becomes a battle of cities
This new phase of war carries huge risk for Ukraine - and could provoke an extreme and unpredictable reaction from Vladimir Putin and his shrinking cabal
Weapons are one thing, but if war breaks out, Europe’s best resource is its people | Elisabeth Braw
In Scandinavia and the Baltic region, citizens are signing up to do their bit as non-combatants. Other Nato allies should take heedWars, these days, target digital infrastructure as well as…
NATO, EU officials urge lawmakers to remove defence production hurdles
Rising defence spending has yet to deliver a faster industrial ramp-up
Romania
Could Nato be dragged into Ukraine-Russia war? – The Latest
Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. The strike prompted swift condemnation and threats of repercussion from…
World
Nato, EU outrage as drone hits Romania apartment block
Nato condemned Russia's recklessness and vowed absolute solidarity with Romania.
Drones
Romania: Long-standing questions over drone defence tactics
Russian drones falling on Romanian territory have become a recurring occurrence since 2023
Across Europe
Romania calls on NATO for protection against Russian drone attack
The country's president called for a 'firm, coordinated, and proportionate response, at the national level, within the alliance, and internationally'
Israel & the Region
Russian drone injures 2 in Romania, sparking outcry by EU and NATO members
European Commission head says Russia 'crossed yet another line,' as allies worry about Kremlin's war with Ukraine spilling over borders The post Russian drone injures 2 in Romania, sparking outcry…
Across Europe
Russian drone hits Romania apartment building, Bucharest says
Romania has recorded dozens of drone incursions since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but this was the first to hit a residential building
Defence Industry
In Latvia’s pine forests, NATO’s drone future takes shape
How a remote military range is becoming central to NATO innovation
Across Europe
Spaniards back stronger defence, but see economy as key to security, survey shows
Respondents said they trust NATO and the EU more than their government
Cybersecurity
NATO to roll out ‘innovation badges’ to certify new defence tech products
These solutions will then feed into a new innovation solution catalogue
Donald Trump
US expected to clarify NATO troop and asset deployments in early June
Conflicting signals from the Trump administration fuel allied concern
Defence Industry
NATO plans industry ‘matchmaking’ drive to scale up drone production
Drone technology is 'crucial' for deterrence and defence, a NATO official said
World
Nato to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say
NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank with a new structure that would facilitate the rapid deployment of forces in Latvia and Estonia in the event of a…
John Healey
Jet carrying UK defence secretary had signal jammed near Russia
The incident disabled the plane's GPS for the three-hour journey, forcing pilots to use alternative navigation systems
Canada
Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
A senior Pentagon official says Canada failed to provide a “credible” response to a classified U.S. defence proposal, adding to growing tensions over military spending and delays.
Denmark
Denmark ramps up Greenland defence with new Arctic patrol ships and drones
A central pillar of the strategy is expanded situational awareness
Nato
Czech president urges Nato to ‘show its teeth’ over Russia’s provocations
Former general Petr Pavel says Moscow’s testing of alliance’s eastern flank should be met with firm lineThe Czech president, Petr Pavel, has urged Nato to “show its teeth” in response…
Nato
Marco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit
Secretary of state suggests July meeting of alliance will be fraught as US demands help in strait of HormuzDonald Trump is disappointed that Nato allies refused to become more actively…
Donal Trump
Europeans have capabilities the US lack to secure Strait of Hormuz, Rutte says
Europe has more minesweeping and clearing capabilities
John Healey
NATO tests command centre in unused London subway
The fictional scenario involved Estonia triggering NATO's Article 5
Donald Trump
NATO allies welcome Trump reversal on Poland troop deployment, call for better coordination
The US announcements are "not always easy to navigate," Sweden's minister said
World
Rubio: NATO alliance has to be good for all involved
HELSINGBORG (Reuters) – NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday ahead of a NATO meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, adding…
Mark Rutte
NATO ministers to discuss continuous support to Ukraine ahead of Ankara summit
Some allies have asked for more transparency on what countries commit to Ukraine
Arctic
Britain faces rising homeland threat without Arctic military build-up, RUSI warns
Britain faces a €32.4 billion defence budget shortfall until 2030, according to the report
Defence Industry
INTERVIEW: Allies ‘overlook’ Kyiv’s deep strike expertise, senior Ukrainian official says
Ukraine's expertise doesn't stop at drones, Alyona Getmanchuk told Euractiv
Germany plans Brussels office for its defence procurement agency
The new office is meant to help coordinate multinational programmes
Marco Rubio
US to unveil revised force posture to NATO allies this week, sources say
Follows surprise troop redeployment announcements by Washington
Denmark
Greenland says EU-US relations are ‘for others to decide’
Nielsen says that on EU membership Greenland has not decided yet