Trump’s superpower flex in Venezuela delivers a humbling blow to Putin’s Russia – POLITICO
The more optimistic quarters of the Russian camp argue that Trump’s actions in Caracas show international law has…
Russian air barrage on Kyiv prompts Polish jet scramble – POLITICO
Fighter jets were scrambled and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems were put on readiness as a…
Deep inside a mountain, Britain prepares for Russian onslaught – POLITICO
British Defence Secretary John Healey, who took part in this week’s war-gaming exercise, spoke to POLITICO on the…
Germany’s new €377B military wish list – POLITICO
Taken together, it’s a comprehensive roadmap for Germany’s long-overdue defense overhaul, anchored firmly in domestic industry. Politically, the…
France ready to make next-gen fighter jet alone if talks with Germany fail – POLITICO
Dassault CEO Éric Trappier conveyed that message again to French lawmakers on Wednesday. “I’m not against the project,…
How NATO is responding to Russia’s airspace violations – POLITICO
Rules of engagement must be in line with the alliance’s political guidance, she added. “For NATO, the main…
Germany’s €80B defense shopping list leaves little room for US weapons – POLITICO
Another centerpiece is the Eurofighter Tranche 5 — built by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo — with €4…
Poland will shoot down encroaching Russian aircraft, warns PM Tusk – POLITICO
The Polish leader added he wants to have “100 percent certainty” that Poland’s NATO allies will view any…
Poland and Latvia shut eastern airspace after Russian drone incursion – POLITICO
In the Polish zone, only military aircraft are permitted in the zone from sunset to sunrise. During daylight…
Swiss lawmakers turn against F-35 deal after Trump’s tariff bombshell – POLITICO
Switzerland opted in 2021 for the F-35s over France’s Dassault Rafale, reportedly upsetting French President Emmanuel Macron. Domestically,…