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MILITARYSep 14Finland joins French nuclear umbrella amid European security pushFinland has decided to join France’s nuclear deterrence umbrella in a bid to bolster regional security in the face of uncertainty over the United States' commitment to Europe and NATO.RFI [en]
MILITARYSep 14Finland to join France’s forward nuclear deterrentFinland has decided to join France’s forward nuclear deterrence initiative, extending the measure to a country sharing a long border with Russia, the two countries said in a joint statement on Monday. France is extending its nuclear deterrent to European allies as the continent reassesses its security in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s shake-up of Nato. “Finland has decided to join forward deterrence,” the two countries said. “A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 14Finland to join France's forward nuclear deterrentFinland is the 10th European country to agree to join France's nuclear deterrent plan. 'A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months to begin implementing this cooperation,' the countries said in a statement on Monday.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYSep 13Sikorski Urges Aggressive NATO Drills Near KaliningradPolish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski argued that NATO should conduct aggressive military exercises near Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave to exploit Moscow’s localized vulnerabilities and force Vladimir Putin to redeploy troops away from Ukraine. Sikorski noted that Kaliningrad currently holds “practically no troops” because the Kremlin assumes NATO will not act, suggesting decisive allied maneuvers would inject strategic ambiguity.kyivpost · ukraine
MILITARYSep 13British commander in Estonia: 'I go straight into the fight, without delay'Brig. Jamie Murray, commander of the British contingent in Estonia, says close U.K.-Estonia ties and NATO readiness are key to deterring Russia and adapting to modern warfare.err_ee · estonia
MILITARYSep 12Welcome to Riga and the Baltic military-industrial complexGood morning. Angela Skujins penning this Friday newsletter from the bitter Baltics, where I’ve just spent the last few days immersed in beetroot soup, battlefield tactics and the scintillating spirit of the rīdzinieki, aka Rigan people.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 11Welcome to the Riga and the Baltic military-industrial complexGood morning. Angela Skujins penning this Friday newsletter from the bitter Baltics, where I’ve just spent the last few days immersed in beetroot soup, battlefield tactics and the scintillating spirit of the rīdzinieki, aka Rigan people.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 8Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin missile system in $729M dalSweden plans to purchase a missile system from Lockheed Martin in a deal valued at $729 million. This acquisition represents a significant investment in Sweden's defense capabilities.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYSep 8Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin's HIMARS rocket artillery in €630 million dealSweden's government has authorised its armed forces to buy the US-made HIMARS rocket artillery system from Lockheed Martin for around 7 billion Swedish crowns, almost €630 million, and has signed a parallel agreement with Finland to operate the two countries' rocket artillery together.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 7Sweden buys US rocket artillery for US$730 millionSweden’s government said on Monday that the country would spend seven billion kronor (US$730 million) to buy US-made igh Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (Himars) rocket artillery for it military. The government said in a statement that the acquisition would “enable the Swedish Armed Forces to operate over larger areas, and with greater long-range capacity than with current systems”. Defence Minister Pal Jonson told reporters that the deal covered about 10 trucks equipped with launchers and a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 5Kaliningrad & Western Regions Stand as Impenetrable Shield Protecting RussiaRussia asserts that its Kaliningrad and Western regions serve as an impenetrable defensive shield. This statement highlights Russia's perceived security posture and military capabilities in these strategic areas.globalsecurity.org · Syria
MILITARYSep 5Latvian citizens training with drones amid tensions with RussiaLatvian citizens are undergoing drone training amidst heightened tensions with Russia. This demonstrates civilian efforts to enhance defense capabilities in a volatile geopolitical environment.stcatharinesstandard.ca · Canada
MILITARYSep 4Rs 1 . 3 - crore Italian firm , Rs 768 - crore Ukraine arms deal : The Indian link to Estonia defence scandalAn Estonian defense scandal involving an Italian firm and a Ukrainian arms deal has an Indian connection, with specific financial figures mentioned. This points to a complex international corruption or illicit arms trade investigation.moneycontrol.com · India
MILITARYSep 3With an eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defence exercise since WWIIWestern officials say Russia is carrying out a campaign of sabotage and disruption across Europe that has involved fires, attacking power stations and sending drones into EU airspace.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 3With a wary eye on Russia , Finland runs Europe largest civil defense exercise since WWIIFinland is conducting Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII, prompted by concerns regarding Russia. This exercise signifies increased preparedness and geopolitical tensions in the region.the-messenger.com · United States
MILITARYSep 3With a wary eye on Russia , Finland runs Europe largest civil defense exercise since WWIIFinland is conducting Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII, prompted by concerns regarding Russia. This indicates heightened preparedness in the region due to geopolitical tensions.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYSep 3With wary eye on Russia , Finland runs Europe largest civil defence exercise since WWIIFinland is conducting Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII, prompted by concerns regarding Russia. This indicates heightened preparedness in the region due to geopolitical tensions.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
MILITARYSep 3With a wary eye on Russia , Finland runs Europe largest civil defense exercise since WWIIFinland is conducting Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII, prompted by concerns regarding Russia. This exercise signifies increased preparedness and geopolitical tensions in the region.therecord.com · Canada
MILITARYSep 2Security cooperation further strengthened between Finland and Sweden | IceNewsFinland and Sweden have reportedly strengthened their security cooperation. This indicates closer defense or geopolitical alignment between the two nations.icenews.is · Iceland
MILITARYSep 1Sweden Signs Deal to Buy 4 Frigates From France , Deepen Defense CooperationSweden has signed an agreement to purchase four frigates from France and enhance defense cooperation between the two nations. This deal aims to bolster Sweden's naval capabilities and strengthen bilateral military ties.theepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYSep 1Sweden rehearses mass military burials as part of largest defence drill in decadesReal body bags, a priest reciting last rites to fictional soldiers, and cold-storage stress tests reveal just how far Sweden is willing to go to prepare its defence.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYAug 31France to supply Sweden with 4 frigates to bolster the NATO country defenseFrance plans to supply Sweden with four frigates to strengthen the defense capabilities of the NATO member country. This indicates an agreement for military cooperation and defense enhancement.cecildaily.com · United States
MILITARYAug 31Sweden signs €4.3 billion deal to acquire four French frigatesWith the deal, Sweden continues to ramp up the rearmament efforts it has undertaken since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022 and its NATO accession in 2024.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYAug 31Why the Baltics are pushing back against new fears of a Russian attackOfficials across NATO’s eastern flank say there is no evidence of an imminent Russian attack, even as they strengthen their defences and warn that Moscow’s campaign of sabotage and provocations against Europe is intensifying.EuroNews [en]