Badenoch accuses Burnham of ‘fiddling’ while Putin threatens to burn Europe The Tory leader has urged the Prime Minister to cut welfare spending to fund defence. Evening Standard · Sep 19
The Greenland deal is a classic example of Trump’s bluff and bluster THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If all that the ‘deal’ means is that the US president stops threatening America’s allies, Trump cannot expect gratitude The Independent UK · Sep 19
Denmark and Greenland say US military agreement will not compromise Arctic territory’s sovereignty Statement sought to clarify Trump’s announcement that US will have ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security The Guardian - US · Sep 19
Denmark emerges smiling from Trump-Greenland deal, experts say Danish commentators on Saturday cast a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington control over Greenland's security as a diplomatic win for Copenhagen. Trump on Friday said the US, Denmark and Greenland had struck a deal giving Washington permanent control over Greenland's security and barring Russia and… The Economic Times · Sep 19
Denmark welcomes deal with US over Greenland after Trump annexation threats Denmark's government has welcomed a US deal on Greenland to bolster US military presence there while keeping the island under Danish control, following months of threats by President Donald Trump to seize the semi-autonomous territory of a NATO ally. Radio France Internationale · Sep 19
Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty Denmark and Greenland stated sovereignty remains intact with a new US military deal. This agreement allows the United States to develop a significant military presence there. It also prohibits adversaries from building their own bases on the island. Both nations expressed hope for a binding agreement to end uncertainty. The… The Economic Times · Sep 19
Danish leaders cautiously optimistic about Trump’s Greenland deal after months of talks Representatives from all three governments will sign the agreement next week at the United Nations General Assembly The Independent UK · Sep 19
Russia has changed the nature of its warfare – so must we THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The rise in unlawful drone activity at MoD sites – as revealed by The Independent – is the latest sign we are engaged in a new form of conflict with Russia. If Britain is to win this ‘warm war’, we must bolster our defences, not simply… The Independent UK · Sep 19
Trump says US reached 'infinite' security deal with Denmark over Greenland Trump said the US has reached a deal with Denmark and Greenland giving Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security and barring Russia and China from establishing bases or making sensitive investments there. The Economic Times · Sep 19
US and Denmark reach security deal after Trump’s threats to take over Greenland The agreement would allow the US to expand its military presence, while Denmark and Greenland say it preserves their sovereignty and right to self-determination The Guardian - US · Sep 18
Denmark hails Greenland deal with Trump respecting ‘red lines’ Denmark on Saturday welcomed a deal announced by President Donald Trump that bolsters the US military presence in Greenland and limits its adversaries from investing or having a military presence on the Arctic territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal respects the "red lines" of sovereignty and "the… France 24 · Sep 18
Trump says US, Denmark reach deal to expand military presence in Greenland US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had reached a deal with Denmark to expand the US military presence in Greenland, while respecting Danish and Greenlandic sovereignty. Denmark said the agreement would be signed next week during the UN General Assembly but still requires parliamentary approval. France 24 · Sep 18
Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine Edgars Rinkēvičs says drone warfare in Ukraine is moving at ‘lightning speed’ and efforts to prepare for an aerial war could be obsolete by next year The Guardian - US · Sep 18
U.S. Weighs Withdrawing Tens of Thousands of Troops From Europe Despite Russian Threat Current and former U.S. and Western officials report that the Pentagon is considering options to withdraw between 25,000 and 40,000 troops from Europe, shifting focus to other global priorities as NATO allies voice concern over Russian aggression. Latin Times · Sep 18
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Poland won’t give up ‘a single inch’ of territory says Tusk after warning over Russian drones Tusk warned that there is a ‘real risk’ that a drone or projectile could hit a Nato country
The Times of India · Sep 18 Pentagon weighs withdrawing 25,000-40,000 troops from Europe: Report The Pentagon is considering withdrawing at least 25,000 US troops from Europe, potentially cutting the American military presence on the continent by nearly one-third, NBC News reported Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18 Ukraine war briefing: Poland’s Tusk heads to Kyiv after warning of Russian strikes on Ukrainian allies Donald Tusk says Moscow will not enter peace talks without Ukraine’s ‘total capitulation’ and will try to inflict a ‘tragically critical’ winter. What we know on day 1,668
France 24 · Sep 18 Trump says 'major progress' made towards US military base in Poland US President Donald Trump said that Washington and Warsaw were making "major progress" towards establishing a US military base in Poland, potentially giving the United States a permanent military foothold on NATO's eastern flank even as his administration reviews its broader troop presence in Europe.
The Economic Times · Sep 18 US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia The US State Department has approved a possible $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale of 48 F-35 fighter aircraft and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. The package includes 49 Pratt & Whitney F135 engines, communications and electronic warfare systems, training, simulators, spare parts and logistics support, with Lockheed Martin and Pratt…
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones and rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine
Evening Standard · Sep 17 Taoiseach to be first international leader to visit No 10 North Andy Burnham will host Irish leader Micheál Martin in Manchester to discuss boosting trade, security, and working with the EU.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17 Nato head: Britain must show ‘credible path’ of annual defence budget increases Mark Rutte said Britain will need to steadily increase defence spending to meet Nato target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035
Evening Standard · Sep 17 Nato chief: UK needs credible path of yearly hikes to hit defence spending goal The UK has so far only budgeted to hike defence spending to 2.7% of GDP by 2027/2028.
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts The Ukraine conflict highlights NATO's struggle to adapt quickly to modern warfare. Cheap drones are rendering traditional military assets like tanks increasingly obsolete. Ukrainian officials are now teaching NATO valuable lessons from the ongoing battlefield experiences. Europe faces a critical air and missile defense vulnerability, relying heavily on US systems.…
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Romanian border residents fear fallout as frequency of drone alerts rises Romanian residents near the Ukraine border are living in fear due to Russian drone strikes