NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace after bloc warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine NATO jets have shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace overnight The Independent UK · Sep 15
NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania in latest Baltic security incident NATO fighter jets shot have down a drone over Lithuania in the latest security incident on Europe's border with Russia as its war with Ukraine continues. Radio France Internationale · Sep 15
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky celebrates major ‘hit’ against Moscow after anti-drone weapon test success Moscow accused Denmark of ‘dangerous’ fly-bys near its warships The Independent UK · Sep 15
Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania Ursula von der Leyen says incidents ‘part of broader pattern of Russian aggression and provocation against Europe’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 15
NATO downs drone over Lithuania NATO scrambled fighter jets overnight to shoot down a drone over Lithuania after the latest incursion on the alliance's eastern flank. In a separate incident, Denmark said a Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish helicopter in the Baltic Sea, adding that the Russian ambassador had been summoned… France 24 · Sep 15
Military hits 25-year high as recruits boost numbers The Australian Defence Force is the largest it has been in 25 years, as enlistments also reach a high in more than a decade amid record military spending. AAP · Sep 14
Nato officer suspended after Tinder romance with Russian-born woman sparks spying fears at UK base A Spanish naval commander was removed from his NATO post in the UK and had his national security clearance suspended after authorities raised concerns about his relationship with a woman he met on Tinder suspected of spying for Russia, The Telegraph reported. The Times of India · Sep 14
Finland joins French nuclear umbrella amid European security push Finland has decided to join France’s nuclear deterrence umbrella in a bid to bolster regional security in the face of uncertainty over the United States' commitment to Europe and NATO. Radio France Internationale · Sep 14
France says Russia seeks to 'intimidate' EU with train attack near Poland France and the European Union have condemned a Russian strike on a passenger train on the Polish border that has raised concerns about the risks of the war spreading closer to EU and NATO territory. Radio France Internationale · Sep 14
European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears Top European leaders are meeting in Finland to focus on the Arctic The Independent UK · Sep 14
Minutes after Boris Johnson, European leaders pass through, Russia strikes Ukrainian train near Poland border A Russian drone struck a passenger train near Ukraine's border with Nato member Poland on Sunday, narrowly missing a train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European politicians that had travelled along the same route minutes earlier. The Times of India · Sep 13
French Rafale jets take flight for 40,000-kilometre mission over three-continents Four French Rafale fighter jets have embarked on a 40-day mission spanning three continents, highlighting France’s ability to deploy its air power around the world while strengthening cooperation with key international partners. Radio France Internationale · Sep 12
Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’ Swindon drone factory was target of Russia plot involving British man, court hears; Poland says Ukraine border crossing came under threat. What we know on day 1,661 The Guardian - AU · Sep 11
NATO Countries Reportedly Caught Russian Submarines Training To Disable Undersea Cables The submarines were training to deploy a secret weapon for that purpose. International Business Times · Sep 10
The Guardian - US · Sep 10 Trump’s comments on the Falkland Islands reflect a fractured US-UK relationship President suggested US might not help UK if Argentina tried to seize Falklands – a new low for UK-US ‘special relationship’
Evening Standard · Sep 9 Soldiers from Scots battalions face off in Cyprus exercise The Royal Regiment of Scotland soldiers said they relished the chance to ‘prove ourselves’ against comrades.
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 'On Brink of World War Three': Iranian MP Links US-Iran Escalation to Ukraine and Taiwan Crises Tehran MP Kamran Ghazanfari warns of potential global conflict, linking US-Iran tensions to disputes over Ukraine and Taiwan, and suggests Iran may reconsider its stance on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 Europe’s fighter jet plans are in disarray. What happens next? While the UK and Italy are making progress, France and Germany’s joint venture came to nothing, and the prospect of more countries pulling together seems way off
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6 French thriller Jupiter brings nuclear anxiety to red carpets of Venice Director Alexandre Smia says film about Russia detonating nuclear warhead – and US refusing to respond – is not unrealistic
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5 Europe would not be able to sustain war of attrition with Russia, defence officials say Security experts fear Putin may be winning hybrid war with the west amid rise of pro-Kremlin, far-right parties
Evening Standard · Sep 4 Putin not looking to attack Nato territory, says Trump despite drone strike bid The president’s reluctance to condemn the Kremlin is in contrast to the Prime Minister, who expressed solidarity with Germany
Latin Times · Sep 4 50,000 Troops, No End Date: What the Pentagon's Iran Extension Means for Texas Military Families The Pentagon is locking in an Iran deployment through 2027. Hispanic troops, overrepresented in the ranks, face the longest strain.
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Milei is exploiting Trump’s chaos with his threats to the Falklands. There is nothing the UK can do ANALYSIS: Argentina has renewed its threat to invade the Falklands and Britain can do little to stop it – good news for Putin and Israel, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley
International Business Times UK · Sep 3 Trump Says Spain Will Be 'Ruined' by Migrant Crisis as Country Banks on 100M Tourists, Worth 13% of Its Economy Trump warns Spain will be ruined by migration, but despite 70,000 Ceuta crossings, a record 96.8M visitors, and travel disruptions, Spain's tourism thrives.
International Business Times · Sep 3 Germany Took Diplomatic Measures Against Russia Over An Attempted Act Of Sabotage. Moscow Is Retaliating. Russia will shut down cultural centers belonging to Germany's Goethe-Institut in different cities in the country.