Turkish defense ministry describes tricky shoot-down of wayward drone
The Turkish armed forces have previously had to neutralize unmanned surface vessels and drifting sea mines arriving from across the Black Sea.
Europe
How a US-led peace plan in Ukraine is reshaping global alliances
The latest on U.S.-led Ukraine peace talks — and how leaks, deadlines and shifting drafts are already reshaping battlefield planning.
Denmark buys Kongsberg missile systems to defend strategic coastlines
Denmark controls some of Europe’s most strategically important maritime choke points, including access to the Baltic Sea via the Danish Straits.
EU flagship defense R&D in 2026 covers hypersonic defense, future tank
The bloc's research strategy, backed by €1 billion, includes a secret project aimed at testing a hypersonic glide vehicle demonstrator.
Germany to spend almost $60 billion in latest military funding package
One of the envisioned projects is a satellite-based reconnaissance suite for detecting hostile activity near Germany's deployed brigade in Lithuania.
KNDS, maker of Leopard battle tank, plans stock-market listing in 2026
Shares in Europe’s publicly traded defense companies have surged since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Lithuania eyes state defense holding to steer all weapons needs
Vilnius is positioning energy company EPSO-G as the backbone of Lithuania’s future defense industry, involving it in partnerships with foreign vendors.
Norway plans to introduce military police on remote Arctic island
The proposed legal change comes amid the possibility of a future increase in Norwegian and allied presence in the area.
Ukraine’s first underwater drone strike caught on hacked cameras
A video on an official government affiliated website reportedly showed the Sub Sea Baby drone striking a part of a Russian Kilo-class submarine.
Thales touts mini-sonar for underwater drones ahead of UK Navy pitch
Possible use cases include equipping underwater drones to act as an uncrewed “loyal wingman” for a nuclear attack submarine, a company executive said.
US, Europe vow to secure Ukraine, as Kyiv asks for $60 billion in 2026
A US-backed European peacekeeping force would secure an eventual peace deal, with additional help for Ukraine to build an 800,000-strong peacetime force.
US Army launches artillery battalion focused on Europe deterrence
The U.S. Army this fall activated an artillery battalion in New York that is intended to give commanders in Europe new options for long-range strikes.
Opinion
Beware of NATO’s enlargement trap
The tragedy of NATO expansion lies not in beginning it, but in never considering when and where it might end, argues former NATO official Michael Rühle.
Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion
The weapons will come in two configurations: a mobile setup mounted on vehicles, and a novel stationary design.
Estonia erects first of 600-strong Baltic bunker wall on Russia border
The timeline for completion remains uncertain amid procurement and coordination snags.
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
The ramp-up is part of the country’s €50 million ($59 million) anti-drone plan in the wake of a recent surge in illegal drone overflights.
Croatia buys German Leopard tanks using EU loans
Deliveries of the tanks to the Croatian land forces are to take place between 2028 and 2030.
