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fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Idea of German 'draft lottery' sparks government row

Germany's government is debating reintroducing a draft lottery to boost Bundeswehr recruitment, causing coalition conflict and public alarm.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Nato chief mocks broken' Russian submarine as it resurfaces off English Channel

Mark Rutte mocked a Russian submarine that surfaced with alleged technical problems, highlighting escalating tensions between Europe and Russia in the Ukraine war.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Mystery drones are causing havoc across Europe. Here's what we know

Mystery drone incursions into EU and NATO airspace, attributed by some to Russia, have raised concerns about NATO readiness and prompted a drone wall.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A US warship just joined up with NATO's new mission to blunt undersea sabotage for the first time

A US Navy destroyer, USS Bulkeley, joined NATO's Baltic Sentry mission to help protect critical undersea infrastructure from sabotage.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Calls grow for NATO to use force to stop Russian aircraft in unauthorized airspace

Estonian officials urge NATO to consider shooting down future Russian jets after a 12-minute illegal airspace intrusion; Russia denies entering Estonian airspace.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Ukraine war briefing: UN security council to hold emergency meeting over Russia's brazen' airspace violation

Estonia said the UN security council would hold an emergency meeting on Monday over Russian fighter jets' violation of the country's airspace as Donald Trump expressed his displeasure at the incursion and said he would help defend European Union members if Russia intensified hostilities. Nato forces intercepted three Russian MiG-31 fighters on Friday after they entered Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland, triggering Nato and European complaints of a dangerous new provocation but a denial from Moscow.
Germany news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

The aircraft turned out to be a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance plane. After visually identifying it, the Bundeswehr [German military] handed over the escort to our Swedish NATO partners @SwedenNato and returned to Rostock-Laage,
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Nato confirms it intercepted three Russian fighter jets which violated Estonia's airspace

Three Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes, prompting a diplomatic protest and raising NATO-Russia escalation concerns.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We must not let the shooting of Charlie Kirk become Trump's Reichstag fire | David Van Reybrouck

Escalating international incidents and domestic political violence in 2025 undermined norms, increased risk of interstate conflict, and deepened US political polarization and extremism.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Europe Prepares for War

European nations are rapidly rearming and increasing defense readiness after Russian aggression, with frontline states boosting spending and NATO engaging militarily.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Belarus, Russia conduct joint military drills amid NATO tensions

Russia and Belarus conducted large Zapad drills, including a submarine-launched Kalibr test, while NATO members increased air and border defenses citing security threats.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Allies Rally To Poland's Defense After Russian Drones Violate Airspace

France and Germany said they were helping to strengthen NATO ally Poland's air defense after at least 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace on September 10, severely raising tensions between the Western military alliance and Moscow. German government spokesman Stefan Kornelius on September 11 said Berlin's military would "extend and expand" air policing over Poland to provide additional cover for the country's airspace.
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