Polish Government disregards President’s veto on EU defence loan
The centre-left Polish Government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk passed a resolution to proceed with accessing funds from the EU’s Security Action for Europe…
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Germany and Greece will not help in reopening Strait of Hormuz
Germany and Greece have declined to participate in an international effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz, amid the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran.
Europe becomes world’s biggest arms importer as purchases treble
Europe has become the world's largest importer of major arms, with purchases more than trebling in recent years, according to new data from the Stockholm International…
The EU sees a world that isn’t there
Twenty-five years ago, Europe stood poised to administer a world where all nations sought peace and prosperity.
Italy to send air-defence aid to Gulf countries: PM
Italy will send air-defence assistance to Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes launched in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said…
German Chancellor Merz joins Trump in criticising Spain over defence spending
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly criticised the Spanish Government during an official visit to meet US President Donald Trump.
Ireland to deploy military attaches in embassies for first time
Ireland said today that it will send senior military officers to key foreign embassies for the first time, the latest step by the EU member to beef up its modest…
France reinforces Middle East presence after Iranian strikes
French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday announced the reinforcement of the French military presence in the Middle East region.
PM Tusk says Poland will borrow from EU for defence even if President vetoes move
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said his government will go ahead with borrowing money under the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe).
Polish President and opposition question Polish participation in EU’s rearmament loans programme
Poland’s opposition Conservatives (PiS) and President Karol Nawrocki have raised objections to proposals from the centre-left government, led by Prime Minister…
‘We’re out of ammo for Ukraine,’ says German defence minister
"There is nothing left in the stockpiles that can be provided to Ukraine," says German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
EU army is ‘pointless’ says Poland’s Foreign Minister
Poland’s top diplomat said creating a European Union army is unrealistic, but suggested member states could form a smaller, brigade-sized "European legion" to…
Europe is not re-arming: It’s a fraud, a fake and a lie
Europe is back. At least, that’s the message Europeans brought to Davos.
Updated: Renault to start long-range military drone production at two plants
French automobile maker Renault is reportedly starting production of long-range drones for military use at two of its plants in France.
Italy rejects Greenland troop deployment as ‘beginning of a joke’
Italy has ruled out sending troops to Greenland.
“Bonsai armies” no more: EU chief wants standing military force
The European Commission is urging member states to consider establishing a standing military force of 100,000 troops.
US VP Vance warns Europe over Trump’s Greenland ambitions
US Vice President JD Vance warned Europe yesterday to take US President Donald Trump "seriously" on Greenland as the President ramps up threats against the Danish-ruled…
Euro MP De Masi sues von der Leyen over contacts with arms dealers
Fabio De Masi, an MEP and chair of Germany's left-wing Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party, filed a lawsuit January 7 against the European Commission over Ursula…
German army ‘failed to shoot down drones spying on new Israeli missile defence system’
The German Bundeswehr failed to shoot down suspicious drones spying on a new missile defence system, according to a classified report.
Greece and Cyprus to intensify military cooperation with Israel in Eastern Mediterranean
Greece, Israel, and Cyprus agreed to increase their joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean significantly starting in 2026, as part of a broader…
Estonia starts building up to 600 bunkers along border with Russia
Estonia has started construction of five bunkers on its border with Russia – the first of a line that may ultimately comprise up to 600 defensive installations.
One machine gun available: Ireland left Zelensky unguarded on his visit to Dublin
Odd how headlines get chosen.
Europe’s paper tiger: Mightier than Russia yet still afraid of it
Let us begin with the numbers.
With Russia in mind, Macron announces ‘army-nation pact’
"Confrontation with Russia has gone up a notch,” according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
How EU regulatory maximalism undermines continental rearmament
The European Union continues to face a fundamental contradiction that threatens continental security.
British defence: Fraudulent, weak and strikes terror into no one
Jonathan Carley, 64, is the latest addition to the UK’s impressive national armoury, doubtless intended to inspire terror amongst Putin’s myrmidons.
Belgium did not shoot down unidentified drones over collateral damage concerns
Unidentified drones repeatedly flew over Belgian military sites but none were shot down as Belgian officials said they feared debris could hit civilians or damage…
Unidentified drones fly over Belgian army base
Multiple drones have been spotted above the Belgian army base of Marche-en-Famenne in the south of the country.
Germany to buy Israeli missiles in €2 billion deal despite weapons embargo
Germany is refusing to sell weapons to Israel but has no problem buying Israeli missiles, to judge by a deal revealed on October 21 by Israeli media.
Lithuanian defence minister dismissed after clash over spending
Dovilė Šakalienė, Lithuania's Minister of National Defence, has been dismissed amid ongoing tensions over budget priorities and internal government dynamics.