Keywords: European Security


Baltic leaders warn of potential Russian sabotage targeting critical infrastructure

Lithuanian and Latvian leaders have issued a renewed warning over what they describe as an increasing risk of Russian-sponsored sabotage against critical infrastructure in the Baltic region and Poland, citing intelligence assessments shared among NATO allies. The statements underscore growing security......

Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine in major military support deal

Germany is financing the purchase of 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, according to a source familiar with the matter, in one of the largest known drone acquisition programmes backed by a Western government since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The agreement highlights the growing importance......

Ukraine calls for joint probe with Monaco into bombing case targeting Ukrainian businessman

Ukraine has called for the creation of a joint investigative team with Monaco to examine a bombing case involving a Ukrainian-born businessman, as authorities in both countries continue efforts to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attack. Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko......

Erdogan calls for removal of NATO defence barriers as Turkey seeks deeper industry role

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged NATO members to remove restrictions affecting defence cooperation between allies, arguing that greater industrial integration is essential to strengthening the alliance’s security capabilities. Speaking at the opening of the NATO leaders’......

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall plan first ATACMS missile production outside U.S. in Germany

U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin and German defence company Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, marking the first planned manufacturing of the short-range ballistic missile system outside the United States. The two companies announced on Tuesday that......

Germany defends military spending record ahead of NATO summit after Trump criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just......

Germany explores expanding U.S. weapons production domestically, Financial Times reports

Germany is reportedly seeking to expand the domestic production of U.S.-designed weapons, according to the Financial Times, in a move aimed at strengthening European defense capabilities and reducing reliance on external military supply chains. Citing informed sources, the newspaper reported that Berlin......

Germany and the Netherlands inaugurate NATO command center in Estonia amid regional security concerns

Germany and the Netherlands have officially inaugurated a new military command center in Estonia, reinforcing NATO's presence along its eastern flank as the alliance continues to strengthen its collective defense posture in response to ongoing security concerns in the region. The inauguration ceremony......

Czech president, prime minister clash over leadership as both pack for NATO summit

A political disagreement between Czech President Petr Pavel and the country's government has intensified ahead of next week's NATO summit, exposing divisions over leadership, defence policy and the Czech Republic's international representation. The dispute emerged after the Czech government......