Estonia erects first of 600-strong Baltic bunker wall on Russia border
The timeline for completion remains uncertain amid procurement and coordination snags.
By Linus Höller
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In Estonia, Europe’s last road through Russia has closed for good
Across the snowy and muddy forests of eastern Estonia, NATO and Russia are locked in a staring match.
By Linus Höller
Pentagon seeks $11.2 billion for cyber in FY23 budget request
The Department of Defense's larger ask and continued emphasis on cyberspace come amid a torrent of concerns expressed by lawmakers and other officials, as well as Russia’s ongoing assault on Ukraine.
Estonia increases defense spending to buy air defense systems, more weapons
Estonia has approved a $523 million defense spending hike, the majority of which is for short- to mid-range air defense systems.
Stinger and Javelin production can be boosted, says Army acquisitions chief
The U.S. has sent Ukraine an array of weapons and other equipment in recent weeks. An $800 million security package announced March 16 included 800 Stinger and 2,000 Javelin systems.
Following cyberattack, communication satellite operators want more guidance on reporting
Satellite communications companies say new guidance for companies to increase their cyber incident reporting is a win for the industry and could help raise awareness about attacks.
British budget outlook touts weapon deliveries for Ukraine’s defense
The support has come in the form of anti-tank weapons, for example, which London has sent to war-stricken Ukraine by the thousands.
NATO members to pledge support for Ukraine against potential chem-bio attacks
The support is meant to protect the alliance’s own member nations, who would also suffer from contamination if Russia used a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) weapon against Ukraine.
Biden: Russia mulling cyberattacks on US
“As I said, the magnitude of Russia’s cyber capacity is fairly consequential, and it’s coming,” President Joe Biden said March 21.
EU nations circle the wagons in new ‘Strategic Compass’
Officials had hastened to rewrite the document since the invasion of Ukraine began in late February, replacing diplomatic speak with plain language painting Russia as an aggressor against its neighbor.
How sanctions on Russia impact Western defense companies
The Pentagon has discouraged defense contractors from using Russian raw materials or parts. Still, there are areas where the sector is exposed.
By Scott Sacknoff