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Latvia names new prime minister with pledge to strengthen air defences

The appointment ends two weeks of political instability triggered by a drone security scandal.

US lawmaker says Russia's 'Oreshnik' missile use may backfire by exposing its technology

Jim Himes argues debris from strikes in Ukraine could give Kyiv and Western analysts intelligence insight into the weapon's capabilities, while questions persist over its composition and effectiveness.

Pierre Dubois · 23d ago

Latvia gets new centre-right government after Ukraine drone dispute toppled previous cabinet

Parliament approved Andris Kulbergs as prime minister after the previous coalition collapsed over stray Ukrainian drones and an air defence failure.

Pierre Dubois · 23d ago

Russia to deploy bank employees with jamming systems to shoot down Ukrainian drones

New Russian legislation would integrate commercial banks into national air defences, training staff to operate drone-jamming equipment.

Pierre Dubois · 24d ago

Poland courts Canada as Warsaw hedges against uncertainty over US security role

Poland's defence minister visited Ottawa to underscore Canada's growing role in European security amid Warsaw's doubts over long-term US reliability.

Pierre Dubois · 24d ago

Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along Russian and Belarusian borders

Riga is reinforcing aerial defences on its eastern frontiers with Russia and Belarus in response to growing drone threats.

Pierre Dubois · 24d ago

NATO to launch 'Strike Back 26' live-fire exercise in Bulgaria on 26 May

The tactical drill will be held at the Koren training area near Haskovo, Bulgaria's Defence Ministry confirmed, according to TASS.

Pierre Dubois · 26d ago

UAE Defence Giant EDGE Acquires Italian Engine Maker

Abu Dhabi firm takes controlling stake in European aerospace and defence supplier

Pierre Dubois · 37d ago

Ukraine, Lithuania Sign Strategic Drone Defence Deal

Partnership focuses on joint drone production and military technology cooperation to strengthen Eastern European security.

Pierre Dubois · 38d ago

Macron Questions France's Military Presence in Sahel Region

French president suggests earlier dialogue with African partners could have changed defence strategy.

Pierre Dubois · 39d ago

EU Defence Strategy in Focus as Ukraine War Drags On

Brussels meeting tackles Europe's growing security burden amid US troop withdrawal plans and Russian threats.

Pierre Dubois · 39d ago

Germany, Ukraine to jointly develop long-range drones

Defence Minister Pistorius announces collaborative weapons programme with range up to 1,500 kilometres.

Pierre Dubois · 39d ago

Italian defence contractor Fincantieri upbeat despite Q1 revenue decline

Shipbuilder maintains positive outlook on defence sector amid revenue drop in opening quarter.

Pierre Dubois · 40d ago

Germany and Ukraine plan joint development of long-range drones

Defence Minister Pistorius pledges collaborative weapons system development during Kyiv visit.

Pierre Dubois · 40d ago

Latvian defense minister resigns as NATO's eastern flank reshuffles leadership

Latvia joins four other eastern NATO allies in replacing defence ministers, signaling significant leadership turnover on the alliance's most exposed frontier.

Pierre Dubois · 40d ago

EU backs Latvian defense chief after drone crashes expose air defence gaps

Italy's support comes after Latvia's former defence minister resigned following two foreign drone incursions that revealed critical vulnerabilities in European air defences.

Pierre Dubois · 40d ago

EU reframes Ukraine aid as strategic investment, not burden

European voices shift rhetoric on Kyiv support to emphasize security gains over humanitarian cost.

Pierre Dubois · 40d ago

Ukraine claims 90% interception rate for Russian drones

Foreign Minister reports stabilized front lines and increased pressure on Moscow during Brussels visit.

Pierre Dubois · 40d ago

Germany's defense minister visits Kyiv for weapons system talks

Unannounced visit by Boris Pistorius aims to discuss new weapons development with Ukrainian counterparts.

Pierre Dubois · 41d ago

Europe reckons with limits of relying on US arms deliveries for defence

Experts warn that America's Foreign Military Sales system is primarily a geopolitical tool, not a reliable mechanism for European security.

Pierre Dubois · 41d ago

EU capitals assess defence industrial capacity amid Ukraine loan negotiations

Member states evaluate ability to meet Kyiv's weapons needs through 2027 as discussions advance on multi-year support package.

Pierre Dubois · 41d ago

UK, France to convene Hormuz shipping defence talks

Multinational meeting Tuesday reviews military plans to protect trade flows through critical strait amid Tehran tensions.

Pierre Dubois · 41d ago

Trump may expand US troop withdrawals from Europe to Italy

NATO sources suggest Italy could face US military reductions as Trump broadens drawdown plans beyond Germany.

Pierre Dubois · 41d ago

Trump withdrawal threat shakes German town hosting 5,000 US troops

Vilseck faces uncertainty as Pentagon presence of eight decades could end if US president follows through on troop pullout plan.

Pierre Dubois · 42d ago

Trump May Relocate US Troops from Germany to Poland

Trump signals possible withdrawal of American forces from Germany, prompting Polish PM Tusk to caution against poaching allied troops.

Pierre Dubois · 42d ago