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Several European airports were forced to shut down on Monday evening after unidentified drones appeared in restricted airspace. In Copenhagen, Denmark, air traffic was halted for hours, with the first flights only resuming around midnight. Similar sightings in Oslo, Norway, prompted air traffic control to temporarily ground all flights there as well. Authorities have not yet determined who was operating the drones. The aircraft eventually left the restricted zones on...

Saab in Sweden has recently been selected to coordinate a new NATO project focused on the underwater domain. For this initiative, the company will work alongside twelve NATO countries with coastlines and strong maritime interests. The timing is no coincidence. With different navies operating separate systems, growing Russian activity near critical undersea cables, and the rapid rise of autonomous underwater vehicles, European fleets are under pressure to adapt and find...

The United States is sending another clear signal: Europe must step up and take more responsibility for its own security. This message comes as Washington considers reducing military aid to the Baltic States and other European countries neighbouring Russia, echoing warnings it has given repeatedly over the past years. For decades, the U.S. has been the backbone of NATO, providing training, equipment, and reassurance to countries on the alliance’s eastern...

When news broke that the latest idea for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine didn’t come from Brussels, Paris, or Berlin—but from Washington—many in Europe were caught off guard. Former President Trump floated the proposal: European boots on the ground, backed by U.S. air power, logistics, and intelligence. It’s a plan that pushes Europe into the spotlight while letting America play the role of enabler, not occupier. But does it have...

In just a few days, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska. While officially a bilateral summit, the talks could have far-reaching consequences for the war in Ukraine – and for Europe’s overall security. The threat of exclusion Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Europe has supported Kyiv with military aid, financial assistance, and diplomatic backing in international forums. Yet Ukraine now risks being...

Just last week, as Russian drones swarmed Ukraine, Western fighter jets took to the skies in a precautionary show of force. No intervention was needed, but had a drone strayed into NATO airspace, the rules of engagement could have changed. This week, Dutch F-35 pilots trained for precisely that scenario—neutralizing drones with live missiles over the Baltic Sea. On Tuesday, Dutch F-35 fighter jets, deployed to protect the Baltic states,...

The European Union is preparing to give its member states more leeway to ramp up their defense budgets—without being penalized for breaching the usual deficit limits. If the plan moves forward, nations exceeding the 3% budget deficit threshold won’t be held accountable for it.

For decades, it seemed like a relic of the past. Article 5 of NATO—the alliance’s sacred cornerstone: an attack on one is an attack on all. Who would dare challenge that? Who would even think of attacking Europe, sheltered under America’s nuclear umbrella?

Germany’s election results on Sunday have brought both a sigh of relief and a political dilemma. While Friedrich Merz declared victory for his CDU/CSU party, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured second place. One in five German voters cast their ballot for the AfD, which enjoys strong support in eastern Germany. Meanwhile, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD suffered a setback, slipping to third place. Exit polls confirm the CDU/CSU as...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Monday, joined by other European and Canadian leaders, bringing with her a €3.5 billion financial package for Ukraine. The visit, coming as the country enters its third year of war with Russia, is a strong statement of support. Von der Leyen’s presence in Kyiv signifies more than financial aid—it sends a clear message on a day when Russia seeks...