European Commission proposes loan to Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on…
Sōryū-Class: Japan’s Lithium-Ion ‘Dragon’ AIP Submarine Can Stay Submerged for Weeks
Key Points and Summary: The Sōryū-class (meaning “Blue Dragon”) is Japan’s premier diesel-electric attack submarine, featuring pioneering Air-Independent…
Hanwha Aerospace to deliver L-SAM to South Korea
The L-SAM incorporates divert and attitude control system and a dual-pulse propulsion system. Credit: Hanwha Aerospace. Hanwha Aerospace…
Belgian soldier dies during NATO exercise in Lithuania – POLITICO
Francken said in a post on X that he is “deeply saddened by the tragic accident,” sending “thoughts…
Estonia narrows Navy ship talks to four firms | News
The Estonian Center for Defense Investments (ECDI) is moving forward with talks over price quotes for new naval…
Six Trends Shaping the Course
Economic relations between Germany and Morocco are undergoing a phase of recalibration. Developments from the past continue to…
EU countries tighten rules on port and railway bids – POLITICO
It’s also a worry in Poland, Austria and inside EU institutions — all of which are rushing to…
UK and EU explore ‘pay as you go’ model to break defense talks deadlock – POLITICO
SAFE is meant to kick-start a European security renaissance, provide independence from the U.S. and give the continent…
Putin warns EU ‘theft’ of frozen assets will trigger retaliatory measures – POLITICO
“It’s clear that this will have a negative impact on the international finance system,” Putin underlined. “The trust…
Europe Wants Endless War in Ukraine. Trump Should Walk Away.
Key Points and Summary – Doug Bandow argues the Trump administration’s initial 28-point Ukraine peace plan, while painful…
Retaliating against Russia – POLITICO
Still, any new measures “need to have plausible deniability,” said one EU diplomat. Show of force NATO, for…
France: les anciens appelés se souviennent du service militaire obligatoire
Face au conflit qui s’enlise en Ukraine et aux craintes d’une expansion de la guerre à d’autres pays…