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How would a European Iron Dome work and why is it controversial?

Germany is advancing a €4 billion arms deal with an Israeli company for a key weapon for the Sky Shield Initiative despite calls for an arms embargo.

Europe News

President Zelenskyy calls for more military equipment

President Zelenskyy also said that to protect the country's energy infrastructure, Ukraine might need to attack Russian energy infrastructure.

Ukraine

Air defence remains key issue for Ukraine

Russian attacks across Ukraine were responsible for the death of at least one child over the last day.

Europe News

Von der Leyen endorses Polish, Greek push for EU 'air defence shield'

Prime ministers Tusk and Mitsotakis say the bloc needs to shield itself amid brewing tensions in Europe’s periphery.

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NATO chief urges allies to give air defence systems to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg pressed member countries to give air defence systems to Ukraine, saying it's an investment in our own security."

Iran

European leaders call for calm after reported Israeli strike on Iran

The G7 foreign ministers warned against new sanctions on Iran and called all parties to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

Ukraine

ISW report: Missile shortages limit Ukraine's defense capabilities

President Zelenskyy stated that they do not currently have enough air defence systems to cover the targeted areas of Ukraine.

Business

The German missile supplier with big ambitions for the European market

The German supplier MBDA has big plans to provide defence systems in Europe but it’s facing stiff competition.

World News

Europe needs own air defence to avoid reliance on US, urges Macron

The French President reiterated his call for an independent European defence system.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Deported children reunited, more weapons heading to Kyiv

Here's all the latest development from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine

The Pentagon set to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine

Patriot is a long-range, all-altitude, all-weather air defence system to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft. The US said it’s finalising plans to send them to Ukraine. Moscow has warned NATO against the move

Poland

Allies differ on cause of Poland blast but agree Russia responsible

President Zelenskyy insists a Russian missile hit a Polish village on Tuesday, despite NATO's conclusion that the origin was Ukrainian air defence -- but all say Russia bears ultimate responsibility.

Europe News

Poland explosion shows war is 'dangerously close' to NATO borders

The explosion was likely caused by Ukrainian air defence, NATO says, emphasising that Russia bears the "ultimate responsibility" for the incident that killed two people.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: What you need to know today

These are the latest developments in the Ukraine war you need to know today.

Europe News

Fifteen European countries unite to boost air defence capabilities

Fifteen European countries have united to boost air defence capabilities.

Estonia

Estonia accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace

Last year, Russian aircraft reportedly violated Estonian airspace five times.