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Poland closed the southeastern section of its airspace on Sunday morning, citing “unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security.” The move followed a large-scale Russian assault on Ukraine involving an estimated 500 drones and missiles. Several Ukrainian cities were hit in the overnight strikes, leaving multiple dead and injured. Warsaw acted out of caution after a previous wave of attacks saw Russian drones stray into Polish airspace. In response,...

For yet another night this week, drones have been spotted over Denmark above places where they shouldn’t be. This time there are also reports of drones above a Danish air force base. Germany has reported mysterious drone activity as well, and Norway saw similar sightings earlier in the week. None of the drones are known to have been shot down so far. That raises the question: are the authorities able...

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence has extended its in-service support contract for the country’s Eurofighter fleet, with Leonardo continuing as prime contractor. The new agreement will see Leonardo Aviation Services deliver integrated logistics support and training at Salem Al Sabah Base until December 2029. The extension strengthens the long-standing partnership between Leonardo and Kuwait. The Gulf nation ordered 28 Eurofighter Typhoons in 2016 to boost its air defence capabilities. Deliveries...

By mid-September the warning signs were impossible to miss. Several Russian drones flew into Polish airspace. One stray might be dismissed as an accident, but in these numbers, Moscow had clearly crossed a line. Together with recent Baltic airspace violations by Russian fighter pilots, the incursions triggered sharp political condemnation. They also prompted immediate action: NATO rushed to launch Operation Eastern Sentry, sending fighter jets from several countries to secure...

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,...