Some political parties don’t believe in defence, claims Robertson The former Nato chief said there was ‘animosity’ directed towards the armed forces. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring… France 24 · Jun 8
France and Germany abandon joint project to build European fighter jet Paris and Berlin conclude firms involved unable to agree on way forward in blow to Europe’s common defence push The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
French NATO jets destroy mystery drone over Latvia as Ukraine war intensifies French NATO fighter jets stationed in the Baltic region shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking a rare interception under the alliance’s Baltic Air Policing mission. It follows a series of similar incidents linked to the war in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv step up… Radio France Internationale · Jun 8
French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones straying into the airspace of Russia's… France 24 · Jun 8
Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo The ruling party of Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election AAP · Jun 7
Kosovo voters return to the polls after parties fail to agree on a new president Kosovo has held an early parliamentary election AAP · Jun 7
Delays to defence investment plan have damaged UK’s credibility, say MPs Committee calls for apology from government amid reports navy’s hunter-killer submarines are all docked The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
Kosovo voters head to polls for third time in 18 months Voters in Kosovo are returning to the polls for an early parliamentary election after the parties failed to agree on a new president. AAP · Jun 7
Scottish Parliament named 'prioritised partner' by Nordic Council president VILLE Väyrynen, a Finnish MP who is currently the Nordic Council president, is presiding over an international body at a crossroads The National (Scotland) · Jun 7
Hegseth urges allies to back US on D-Day anniversary US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States needs allies to "be right there with us, shoulder to shoulder in the breach when it matters". AAP · Jun 6
Britain's £3.5bn warship HMS Prince of Wales breaks down again as technical issue detected The vessel was forced to dock in Norway, delaying its departure or the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence Evening Standard · Jun 6
MoD reports ‘minor technical issue’ with aircraft carrier docked in Norway HMS Prince of Wales expected to set sail in the coming days, Ministry of Defence says The Guardian - UK · Jun 6
Technical issue detected on UK’s largest warship while docked in Norway Earlier this month, HMS Prince of Wales set sail from Scotland for Nordic waters to provide security in the Atlantic and High North regions. Evening Standard · Jun 6
The Independent UK · Jun 5 Trump's back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost millions, US officials say The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5 EU must prove it is capable and willing to take in new members, leaders say Von der Leyen tells Balkans summit that bloc needs to make enlargement process ‘faster and more credible’
The Independent UK · Jun 5 A maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port, no one hurt A maritime drone used in the Ukraine conflict exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania on Friday
Radio France Internationale · Jun 5 Western Balkan leaders join EU summit amid renewed enlargement drive EU and Western Balkan leaders are gathering in the Adriatic port town of Tivat in Montenegro on Friday, alongside heads of Europe's largest economies including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5 EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects Macron, Merz and von der Leyen among those due to gather in Montenegro for talks on integration of six countries
Evening Standard · Jun 4 Helicopter crash victim was Britain’s only female commando Lily-Mae Fisher was one of three who died in the incident on Wednesday.
Latin Times · Jun 4 Trump Heads to Crucial NATO Summit as Fears Grow Over the Future of the Transatlantic Alliance The next meeting between President Donald Trump and NATO leaders now has an official date: July 7-8 in Ankara, Turkey. But behind the diplomatic preparations, European officials and security experts are increasingly worried that the gathering could become one of the most consequential summits in the alliance's 77-year history.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 ‘Embarrassing’: pressure on Merz after Germany’s failure to win UN security council seat Criticism comes from across political spectrum after blow to Friedrich Merz’s government
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Nato summit most important in its history, says Rubio amid US force cutbacks Allies told they will have to ‘step up’ to fill the gap left by the reduced American military capability in Europe.
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Poland and Lithuania confirm exploring a bigger role in nuclear deterrence Poland and Lithuania confirm they are in talks about their role in NATO's nuclear deterrence efforts, which are centered on U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe