Germany Probes Explosive Drone in Lepizig and Blames Russia
German authorities are investigating a suspected explosive-laden drone after an incident temporarily disrupted operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport, raising concerns over hybrid threats linked to the war in Ukraine.
September 14, 2026
Poland Suspects Russia in Factory Sabotage
A deliberate fire at a Polish drone factory supplying Ukraine is raising fears of another Russian-linked sabotage operation against Europe’s defence industry.
September 3, 2026
What Ukraine Is Fighting to Preserve
Millions of books have been destroyed, and hundreds of cultural sites have been damaged. But Ukraine’s struggle to…
September 2, 2026
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What Kherson Is Teaching Europe
Kherson lies only a few kilometres from Russian positions on the other side of the Dnipro River. That…
August 25, 2026
Norway Expands Arctic Defence
Norway is strengthening its military presence near Russia as the Arctic becomes increasingly important to NATO’s deterrence and defence strategy.
August 21, 2026
France Builds European Palantir Alternative
Arcadia is a French AI command-and-control platform developed with companies including Mistral AI, Thales, Safran and Airbus France tested the…
August 20, 2026
France Turns to Automotive Industry to Expand Domestic Drone Production
Executive Summary France is working to build a domestic drone-production industrial base through partnerships between defense firms and…
August 18, 2026
Russian Plot Targets German CEO
German investigators suspect Russian intelligence of preparing an attack against a defence executive, highlighting Moscow's growing use of expendable proxy agents in Europe.
August 10, 2026
France and Germany End FCAS Fighter Jet Project
After years of disputes between industry partners and governments, France and Germany have abandoned the €100 billion FCAS next-generation fighter jet program, marking a major setback for European defence cooperation.
August 6, 2026
Japan Seeks Closer Defence Ties
Japan is strengthening defence cooperation with key international partners as security concerns over China continue to grow.
Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Hits Kyiv
Russia launched a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region, causing significant civilian casualties and renewed calls for stronger air defence support.
August 5, 2026
Zelenskyy Links Ambassadors’ Performance to Arms Deliveries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed Ukrainian ambassadors to place greater emphasis on securing military support from international partners.
August 4, 2026