Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?
Both countries have ordered MQ-9B drones from General Dynamics, a hardware choice that some experts believe offers cooperation prospects in the High North.
Europe
Massive US Air Force warplane movements in Bulgaria raise stakes for Iran talks
The U.S. buildup coincides with high-stakes nuclear diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program.
Danish military evacuates US submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland
The U.S. crew member was retrieved from the submarine about 8 miles off the coast of Nuuk, Greenland, by a Danish Seahawk helicopter.
Experts worry about nuclear quid pro quo in Russia-North Korea alliance against Ukraine
Analysts differ on the question of whether Moscow would trade away highly sensitive nuclear submarine technology in exchange for battlefield support.
Estonia begins buying hundreds of pop-up bunkers to fortify border with Russia
The Baltic nations are installing a variety of border security features meant to repel an invasion from Russia or Belarus.
Airbus open to two-fighter option for FCAS to keep program alive
“The deadlock of a single pillar should not jeopardize the entire future of this high-tech European capability, which will bolster our collective defense."
US-led artillery drill combines NATO nations’ firepower for mass effect
Combined fires are meant to create a deterrence effect, with strikes “so unrelenting” that no adversary would dare to attack, one commander said.
BAE says its Eurofighter pipeline is filled until first GCAP assembly
Europe accounted for 32% of the BAE order book at the end of December, while accounting for 11% of sales in 2025, the company said.
Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine’s military, political differences
The negotiations in Switzerland were the third round of direct talks organized by the U.S. Expectations for significant progress in Geneva were low.
Germany won’t build nukes but could flash French, UK weapons to deter foes, Merz says
Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested examining whether France and the U.K. could be elevated to the same level as the U.S. nuclear umbrella.
Slovakia in talks with US to buy four more F-16s
The additional jets would enable the country to shoulder its own air-policing missions, according to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Pentagon official blesses Europe’s push to spend defense money at home
“Otherwise people in Germany or Poland or whatever are going to say: ‘Why are we only sending money across the Atlantic?’” said the Pentagon policy chief.
Trans-Atlantic tensions in focus as annual Munich security gathering opens
An annual gathering of top international security figures that last year set the tone for a growing rift between the United States and Europe opens Friday.
India clears the way for landmark deal to acquire French Rafale jets
“India sees a kindred spirit in France because France also has always talked about retaining strategic autonomy," one analyst said.
Fincantieri predicts strong growth despite ding to US warship business
By 2035, revenue will double, reaching €18 billion, the firm said.
Russia will uphold nuclear weapons limits of expired treaty, foreign minister says
To address the stated concerns in Moscow and Washington, a multilateral pact would be required, a process that experts say could be exceedingly tricky.
NATO kicks off ‘Arctic Sentry’ operation following Greenland brouhaha
The mission will tie together various allied activities in the region, according to NATO officials.
