Keywords: European defense


France’s proposed extended nuclear deterrence draws Moscow warning as Finland joins initiative

Russia has warned that France’s proposed extended nuclear deterrence initiative poses a security risk to Moscow, after Finland became the latest European country to join the framework launched by President Emmanuel Macron earlier this year. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova......

Czech Republic completes testing of its first domestically developed cruise missile

The Czech Republic has completed a testing program for its first domestically developed cruise missile, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to expand its defense-industrial capabilities. The weapon, known as the Narwhal 140, was developed by Czech technology company LPP Holding. According......

Why Europe struggles to break its security ties with Israel

European governments have increasingly adopted tougher political positions toward Israel, particularly over the conflict in Gaza, yet many continue to maintain significant military and security cooperation with the country. The gap between diplomatic criticism and defense policy highlights how deeply......

Macron in Sweden: Paris and Stockholm Seal a €4.3 Billion Frigate Deal

Emmanuel Macron is visiting Stockholm this Monday to officially sign a major defense contract with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Sweden will acquire four French frigates for €4.3 billion, an agreement that illustrates the acceleration of European rearmament and the strategic rapprochement......

Italian defense company plans to test air defense technology in Ukraine

Italian defense group Leonardo has reportedly established a Ukrainian subsidiary and is considering using the country as a potential testing ground for components of its next-generation air defense technology. According to Milano Finanza, Leonardo has registered a company called Leonardo Ukraine, which......

Ukraine seeks European missile defense prototype by mid-2027 amid security concerns

Ukraine is pushing for the development of a European anti-ballistic missile defense system prototype to be completed by the first half of 2027, as Kyiv seeks stronger capabilities to counter missile threats. The project, known by the codename Freyja, is being promoted as part of efforts to create a......

Portugal orders three Fincantieri-built FREMM frigates in €3 billion defense deal

Portugal has agreed to acquire three FREMM multi-mission frigates built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, in a deal estimated to be worth around €3 billion, strengthening both the Portuguese Navy and Europe's expanding defense industrial base. The agreement was announced by Italian Prime......

Germany to acquire U.S. Tomahawk missiles in major boost to NATO defense posture

Germany has reached an agreement with the United States to acquire Tomahawk cruise missiles and deploy them on German territory, marking a significant step in Berlin's efforts to strengthen its long-range military capabilities and reinforce NATO's collective defense. German Chancellor Friedrich......

Kallas says the European Union does not need a unified army

The European Union does not need to establish a unified military force because the armed forces of its member states already form part of NATO's collective defense system, according to Kaja Kallas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Speaking in a recent interview,......