US approves $780m sale of Javelin missiles to Poland as Russia threat grows The key NATO front-line state is bolstering its defence as the threat of a Russian incursion into its territory grows. Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2025
To repel Russia, Ukraine wants Western allies to invest in its defense industry With little chance of NATO membership for Ukraine, the country’s Western allies have bought into an alternate strategy for helping it repel Russia: invest billions in Ukraine’s weapons industry so it can better defend itself The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says incursion by Russian jets into Estonian airspace ‘could be big trouble’ Estonia’s foreign minister condemned the incursion as ‘unprecedentedly brazen’ The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
Five key takeaways from Trump-Starmer meeting in UK Trump lauds NATO’s increased military spending while hinting at a possible US return to Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025
US firm’s £1.5bn investment a major boost to UK defence sector, says John Healey The partnership with Palantir will see the development of artificial intelligence-powered capabilities. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Warsaw turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian drones enter Polish airspace Poland’s defense chief has traveled to Kyiv to seek Ukrainian help in developing drone warfare capabilities The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says conflict could lead to world war and Putin ‘has really let me down’ The UK prime minister said the two countries are working together to put pressure on Vladimir Putin to get him to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Europe-funded weapons shipments begin under ‘Purl’ scheme Zelenskyy says Patriot and Himars included in Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List; drones threaten Volgograd oil refineries. What we know on day 1,303 The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2025
Why 3 Defense ETFs Are Beating Wall Street Expectations With NATO On High Alert Last week, when Russian drones intruded on Polish airspace, Poland responded by taking them down, the first time a NATO member struck since the Russia-Ukraine war began. This move rattled defense ministers as well as Wall Street. Investors piled into defense ETFs, betting that more aerial violations and NATO escalations… Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025
Ukraine expects €2.9bn fund for US weapons to fight Russia, Zelenskyy says The financial arrangement known as the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) pools contributions from NATO members to purchase US weapons, munitions and equipment. Euronews · Sep 17, 2025
What is a no-fly zone? Poland and Ukraine call for protection of European airspace Poland’s foreign minister has called for military protection of its airspace following Russian drone incursions, Maira Butt reports The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
World War 3 in Orbit? Space Warfare Accelerates as Russia and China Build Space Weapons Military leaders sound alarm over Russia and China's space weapons build-up, with more than 200 anti-satellite systems threatening global security. International Business Times UK · Sep 17, 2025
What NATO could learn from Ukraine as it navigates Russian threats to European security Russian drones recently violated Polish and Romanian airspace. The Conversation · Sep 17, 2025
Germany's Merz Vows 'Autumn Of Reforms' In Turbulent Times Germany will need sweeping change to remain free and prosperous, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Wednesday, calling on the country to unite in the face of Russian aggression, economic woes and rising extremism. International Business Times · Sep 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 The Latest: Trump visits the UK for a state visit U.S. President Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom for a two-day state visit that aims to show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong, despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance
Euronews · Sep 17, 2025 Toxic ammunition is rotting away in the Baltic Sea. Germany wants to recover it before it’s too late Approximately 1.6 million tonnes of WWII munitions lie on the seafloor, leaking toxic compounds that are contaminating marine life and threatening the Baltic ecosystem.
Euronews · Sep 17, 2025 Pro-Russian disinformation spreads false narrative about drone incursion in Poland At least 19 drones entered Polish airspace earlier this month. While NATO has not yet determined whether the incursion was intentional, a raft of online disinformation has since emerged.
Euronews · Sep 17, 2025 King Charles III greets Trump in Windsor at start of historic second state visit to UK Trump is expected to hold talks on Thursday with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will tout a new UK-US technology deal.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 We must not let the shooting of Charlie Kirk become Trump’s Reichstag fire Take heed from European history: this could be the pretext for the repression of the US president’s political opponents, says Belgian author and philosopher David Van Reybrouck
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv to receive first Patriot and HIMARS missiles under Europe-funded weapons scheme Nato official says weapons 'already flowing' under new PURL initiative
Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025 Romanian prosecutors indict pro-Russian former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu accused of instigating violence after presidential election was cancelled over alleged Russian meddling.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025 The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s Ukraine strategy: talking tough and doing very little isn’t working Editorial: Last week’s incursion into Polish territory by Russian drones was an ominous escalation. But the US president keeps finding reasons not to act
The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025 The world on the brink: Why governments must invest in peace, not just arms Global security indicators suggest a significant deterioration in peace and stability. By most accounts, the world is now more violent and more dangerous than at any point in recent history.
Euronews · Sep 16, 2025 Denmark leads drills in Greenland at time of tensions over Trump takeover threats The stated aim of the exercise is to strengthen the operational readiness of the armed forces of both Denmark and Greenland, a strategically located island that is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025 Seth Meyers: ‘Trump clearly has no answer to Putin’s aggression’ With most late-night hosts on Emmys break, Meyers discusses Trump’s feckless foreign policy as Russia impedes on Poland’s airspace