
EU Defense Panel Shelved After Germany and Italy Resist Kallas Initiative
Kaja Kallas shelved an EU defense expert group after Germany and Italy objected, exposing governance tensions over Europe’s defense strategy.

Kaja Kallas shelved an EU defense expert group after Germany and Italy objected, exposing governance tensions over Europe’s defense strategy.

Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for safe and lawful elections despite ongoing war, emphasizing democracy must not be compromised by conflict.

Hundreds in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities protest demanding former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's return, criticizing recent government appointments and calling for defense sector reforms.

Germany intensifies counter-drone and hybrid warfare defenses following an explosive drone incident at Leipzig/Halle airport and ongoing foreign threats.

Lithuania warns Russia may deploy captured Ukrainian drones to target Baltic critical infrastructure, prompting increased regional defense measures and NATO involvement.

Germany welcomes Canada’s decision to purchase TKMS submarines, signaling enhanced NATO defense cooperation and a major industrial contract worth up to €100 billion.

Finland has amended its atomic energy law to lift the ban on nuclear weapons import and storage, strengthening its defense posture amid NATO integration and regional security challenges.

Israel's airstrikes on Iran escalate tensions amid US-led efforts to negotiate a peace deal, posing strategic challenges for businesses tied to the Middle East.

NATO confirms a Russian-origin drone crashed into a residential building in Romania, prompting calls for stronger air defenses and diplomatic actions against Russia.

Russia and the Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement, suggesting potential arms transfers and signaling a strategic shift in Moscow's approach to Afghanistan.

President Trump announces deployment of an additional 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland, reaffirming U.S. commitment amid ongoing military realignments in Europe.

President Zelensky met German officials to accelerate air defense support and drone cooperation as Ukraine faces intensified Russian missile strikes.

Latvia's governing coalition collapses after Defense Minister Spruds resigns following drone incursions, triggering political instability ahead of parliamentary elections.

Ukraine offers NATO long-range drones and missiles to address strategic gaps following U.S. missile withdrawals from Germany, enhancing the alliance's precision strike capabilities.

Latvia's Defense Minister resigns after Ukrainian drones crossed into Latvian airspace, prompting political fallout and raising regional security concerns.