The support provided by US President Donald Trump’s administration to the same far-right forces that Moscow’s genocidal regime has overtly and covertly backed for years has caused growing alarm across Europe. In the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, right-wing populist parties — like elsewhere in Europe — have steadily increased their support in
Germany has taken a firm stance on backing Ukraine. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to strengthening Ukraine’s defences. He also laid out plans to boost European technological cooperation, particularly in space, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. The Christian Democrats, expected to win the election, back strong support
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The UK faces critical decisions on its defence strategy as it conducts its third Strategic Defence Review (SDR) in four years, due in 2025. The review must address modern threats, particularly from Russia and China, against a backdrop of fiscal constraints and shifting global dynamics. Twenty years ago, Britain allocated 4 percent of its GDP
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After a sluggish start, Europe’s defence industry is finally waking up, spurred by the war in Ukraine. Investment is pouring in, partnerships are taking shape, and new technology is rolling out, all aimed at bolstering the continent’s military readiness. A standout example is Patria TREMOS modular mortar system, developed with the Finnish Defence Forces. Conceived
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The potential refocusing of American defence strategy during a second Trump presidency is not the only uncertainty shaping Europe’s future defence posture. Germany’s political landscape stands at a crossroads, grappling with internal crises while preparing for upcoming elections. Meanwhile, across Europe, NATO countries are accelerating defence modernisation and boosting defence spending. Donald Trump’s stance on
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A new modular mortar system Tremos by Patria combines the advantages of the different mortar systems, combining mobility, cost-effectiveness, and the possibility to rapidly transform existing mortar systems to mobile firing units – without the need for extensive integration work. The new system was launched in London, at the Future Mortar Systems conference. The Finnish
It was a long wait for Ukraine before the US Senate finally approved its 60-billion-dollar aid, including long-range ATACMS missiles. In the meanwhile, the EU and Nordic countries have already acted. The Nordics and the Balts are rapidly boosting their ammunition production for Ukraine, particularly 155mm artillery shells. While the additional ammunition is crucial to
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Cannibalism is a hot topic: President Joe Biden told reporters, that his uncle was eaten in New Guinea during WW2.DW reported how Ukrainians are recycling damaged weapons – by cannibalizing them. See More:
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The Biden administration is advocating for the U.S. to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, if the funding passes. Meanwhile, France’s President Macron has discussed the formation of a missile alliance, but Germany’s Chancellor Scholz is still withholding the German long-range Taurus missiles. Britain and France have already announced plans to send comparable Storm Shadow and
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The increasing use of unmanned explosive boats signals a shift in maritime conflict dynamics, where asymmetrical tactics can effectively challenge traditional naval dominance. Most recently, Ukraine announced it had successfully used sea drones to attack and destroy a Russian warship, the missile corvette Ivanovets, in the Black Sea near Crimea. Ukraine’s recent use of sea
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