NH Industries to pay Norway $432M settlement to end NH-90 helicopter contract dispute
As part of the settlement, Norway will also return all 14 of its NH-90 aircraft to NHI, alongside spare parts, tools and mission equipment.
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NATO would need several weeks to respond to ‘Russian threat’: Euractiv
NATO member states would need several weeks to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of an escalation of the conflict with Russia, Euractiv reported, citing analysts and military sources. European bureaucracy reportedly stands in the way of stationing…
US military to reduce number of troops in Romania as start of European drawdown
Army says 2nd Infantry Brigade combat team of 101st Airborne to redeploy to Kentucky ‘without replacement’The US military is reducing the number of troops it has stationed in Romania, scaling back Nato’s deployment to countries along Europe’s eastern b…
Romania says US to cut some military forces on NATO’s eastern flank
Bucharest and other NATO members were informed about U.S. plans to reduce troop deployments on Europe’s eastern flank, the Romanian Defense Ministry has announced.
Defence Analysts Surmise That India, China, And Russia Could Jointly Shape A Unified Eurasia
The Eurasian Security and Cooperation Conference brought together defence experts, diplomats, and strategic analysts who underscored the transformative potential of building a stronger trilateral relationship among Russia, China, and India.The discussions revolved around the vision of creating a cooperative Eurasian security architecture that prioritises stability, development, and joint
‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific
Defence minister says Xi Jinping should note resolve to stay the course by global democratic alliance, including AustraliaDefeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is critical to restraining China in the Indo-Pacific, Finland’s defence minister has said, …
Lithuania says it will shoot down smuggling balloons from Russia’s ally Belarus
PM blames Alexander Lukashenko for not stopping ‘hybrid attacks’, which closed Vilnius airport four times last weekEurope live – latest updatesLithuania’s prime minister has authorised the shooting down of smuggling balloons that cross the border from …
Ukraine Finalises Historic Deal With Sweden For 150 Gripen-E Jets, Deliveries Begin In 2026
Ukraine and Sweden have sealed a landmark defence agreement for the purchase of 150 SAAB Gripen-E fighter aircraft, marking the largest combat aircraft procurement in Ukraine’s history.President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the deal as a “historic step” aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s air defence and operational capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.The announcement came following a joint
Denmark decides against Israeli Barak air defense order
The Defense Command specifically recommended that “resources for the possible implementation of Barak MX should be used on other initiatives with greater immediate combat power.”
European Council vows to ‘deliver at pace’ defense readiness roadmap 2030
The long term defense readiness project also calls for 40 percent, at minimum, of European Union defense acquisitions to be carried out on a joint procurement basis by the close of 2027.