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…
Britain, France and Germany deploy anti-drone teams to Belgium – POLITICO
Incursions of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the EU’s critical infrastructure sites have escalated in recent months, with…
EU seeks to boost powers to board Russian shadow fleet vessels, document says – POLITICO
The EEAS this month initiated a discussion at the technical level on the basis of a draft declaration…
Zelenskyy and Trump discuss 'concrete agreements' on Ukraine air defense – politico.eu
Zelenskyy and Trump discuss ‘concrete agreements’ on Ukraine air defense politico.euZelenskyy urges Trump to use Gaza ceasefire momentum to…
EU seeks to deploy Russia’s frozen billions to boost European arms sales – POLITICO
Finance ministers will take up the debate when they meet in Luxembourg Oct. 10. A big sticking point,…
Zelenskyy says ‘mega deal’ in works for US arms purchases – POLITICO
The package under discussion is estimated to be worth $90 billion, according to the media reports. Ukrainian officials…
Sweden keeps jet fighter options open amid Franco-German tensions – POLITICO
Pål Jonson also confirmed Sweden plans to accelerate its military buildup, aiming to reach NATO’s new defense spending…
Why Putin won’t end his war against the West – POLITICO
The Kremlin’s tight control over the media and the internet would likely allow it to sell a peace…
Belgium snaps back at ‘arrogant’ French warplane-maker in jet feud – POLITICO
FCAS is led by France’s Dassault, Airbus’ German unit and Spain’s Indra and is designed to deliver a…
NATO allies cannot rely on America for their defense, warns US defense chief – POLITICO
The military alliance’s defense ministers are gathering in Brussels a few weeks before a high-stakes summit of NATO…
UK announces billions in fresh defense splurge amid worries about Russia – POLITICO
“We are being directly threatened by states with advanced military forces, so we must be ready to fight…
Merz says Ukraine ceasefire talks could drag on for months – POLITICO
While confirming Germany’s continued military support for Ukraine, Merz said his government was actively pushing for a diplomatic…