The wars in Ukraine and Iran are becoming dangerously enmeshed As the Trump administration refuses to end its war in Iran, it is steering into the storm, not out of it The Guardian - US · Sep 3
Diane Abbott wrong to say Russian threat made up by Nato, minister says Anna Turley criticised the veteran Labour MP’s comments, made on social media on Wednesday, and said the Government stands behind Ukraine. Evening Standard · Sep 3
Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with senior officials from the Trump administration, as Australia is told its capabilities should "match" the US. AAP · Sep 3
Trump Wants For The U.S. To Take Over Greenland. Denmark Is Now Sending Conscripts There. Copenhagen is set to spend billions to strengthen Arctic defenses. International Business Times · Sep 2
Drone incident in Germany has ‘hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’, EU's Kallas says Last month's incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport bears "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday. Germany has blamed Russia for the "hybrid attack". The EU has summoned the Russian envoy, and member states were doing the same, Kallas said. France 24 · Sep 2
Mecca Pact and Bangladesh: Why Dhaka is keeping the door open to 'Islamic Nato' In August, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye unveiled what has informally been dubbed the “Islamic Nato”. Named after Makkah, Islam’s holiest city, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement or simply the Mecca pact—is based on the principle that an armed attack on one member would be considered an attack on all… The Times of India · Sep 2
Netflix Documentary Relives Night Trump Boarded Air Force One in Turkey Then Left on Another Jet A Netflix documentary reveals how Donald Trump secretly switched planes during a NATO summit in Ankara due to an Iranian threat, leaving the press corps unaware of his movements. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron said he supported the adoption of new European sanctions against Russia… France 24 · Sep 1
Germany Directly Blames Russia For Attempted Drone Attack At Airport. EU Anticipates 'Clear Response' "The attempted attack at Leipzig Airport on 4 August fits the established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe," said Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt. International Business Times · Sep 1
Andy Burnham says he appointed Chancellor ‘because of his commitment to defence’ The Prime Minister appeared to push back against accusations of backsliding on the uplift for spending on the military. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Germany directly blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport – as it happened Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister says The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
'Safe days in Russian skies are over,' warns Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday warned airlines, insurance firms and passengers that Russian airspace would be "completely unsafe" and filled with Ukrainian drones for the duration of the war. His address came after a night of relentless Russian bombardment in Ukraine, which killed at least a dozen people. Read… France 24 · Sep 1
France to supply Sweden with 4 frigates to bolster the NATO country's defense France and Sweden have signed agreements for France to supply the Nordic country with four modern frigates The Independent UK · Aug 31
Defence spending is an insatiable beast. John Healey is right to tame it The MoD grossly overspends then claims poverty. It’s high time it was treated as just one part of a progressive government, says John McTernan, former special adviser to the Ministry of Defence The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
France 24 · Aug 31 Spanish PM Sanchez says Israel and Russia spread disinformation on Ceuta migrant crisis Centre-left Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday alleged that social networks linked to Israel and Russia had spread disinformation about the July migrant crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. He said the alleged smear campaign, which he maintained had also been magnified by far-right networks, had been driven…
Radio France Internationale · Aug 31 Macron in Sweden to sign frigate deal, strengthening 'strategic partnership' Emmanuel Macron will visit Sweden on Monday to sign a €4.3 billion contract for Stockholm's acquisition of four French frigates – a trip that will also provide the French president with an opportunity to discuss broader concerns about European security and NATO cooperation with Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
The Economic Times · Aug 31 US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine Polish special forces are training with US Green Berets in Germany on drone warfare tactics. The joint exercise incorporates lessons learned from Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. The training simulates moving through enemy lines and conducting drone strikes on key locations.
France 24 · Aug 31 NATO's Arctic activity poses 'direct threat' to Russia, Lavrov warns Russia views NATO’s growing activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday. NATO launched its Arctic Sentry mission in February to strengthen its presence in the region amid tensions with Moscow and US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 AP Exclusive: US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine Members of the Polish special forces are taking part in an exercise that simulates moving through enemy lines and launching a drone strike on a key enemy location
The Independent UK · Aug 30 Iceland rejects EU vote in referendum focused on Trump and fishing The capital of Reykjavik was the only area where a majority supported the referendum
The Economic Times · Aug 30 Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met Monday for a defense accord. This joint defense agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression. Discussions will cover enhancing defense capabilities and interoperability among forces. Cooperation in the defense industry, including joint production, is also planned. The pact is open…
France 24 · Aug 30 Iceland rejects restarting EU accession talks in referendum Icelanders voted to reject reopening EU membership talks, official results showed Sunday, dealing a blow to the government's push to join the bloc and handing a win to those who argued the country's prized fishing waters were too important to risk. The results will disappoint Brussels, which had hoped to…
Evening Standard · Aug 29 Navy tracks Russian warships in English Channel during ‘intense’ operation Officials said British warships shadowed the task group before handing over to a Nato ally off the coast of France last week.
International Business Times UK · Aug 29 Trump Threatens To Oppose Britain's Falklands Sovereignty if Burnham Fails To Raise Defence Spending The Trump administration is considering using the Falkland Islands as leverage to pressure the UK into increasing defence spending, amid ongoing discussions about Nato commitments and military roles.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 29 US 'to threaten Britain over Falklands' over UK defence spending THE United States has reportedly discussed using its position on the Falkland Islands as leverage to pressure the UK into increasing defence spending