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.
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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.
Europe’s space merger blasts off: Airbus, Leonardo, Thales sign ‘pivotal milestone’ pact
Stakes in the joint entity, planned to be operational from 2027 once regulatory approval is secured, are split with Airbus retaining a majority of 35 percent, while Leonardo and Thales will each be allocated 32.5 percent stakes.
Boeing taps former defense procurement minister for president of its UK arm
Jeremy Quin’s time as UK defense procurement minister overlapped with the British MoD decision to cut the original Wedgetail order from five to three aircraft.
Germany, Netherlands lock in $4 billion Jackal infantry fighting vehicle joint buy
The Jackal is a “highly capable IFV that offers enhanced lethality, survivability, and tactical flexibility,” according to Europe’s Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation.