English

More about this topic

Spain

What would a Catalonian army look like (and does every state need one)?

Carles Puigdemont says an independent Catalonia would need a military, but not everyone agrees.

Sweden

What kind of conflict is Sweden preparing for?

Sweden is shifting its military capacity from peacekeeping to defence.

Russia

Relics of the past? Russia's aging naval flagships are world's biggest

The two vessels taking pride of place at Russia’s Naval Day celebrations are among the most fearsome maritime machines ever built.

Europe News

Estonia urges EU to do more defence

Estonia, which has taken over the EU presidency, has urged fellow member states to do more on defence.

ADVERTISEMENT

United Kingdom

UK's new aircraft carrier is a 'convenient target', sneers Russia

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: NATO chief reveals hike in defence spending

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the top stories from the EU's de-facto political capital

Qatar

USA agrees deal to sell F-15 jets to Qatar

Europe News

EU reveals plans for unified military and defence strategy

Brussels has bowed to pressure to boost military ties to show it can provide security in the face of terrorist attacks and a resurgent Russia.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels

The day's events in Brussels, in a nutshell : the UK election gets rough, EU drugs overdoses rise again, and laying the foundations of European defence.

USA

Pro- and anti-Trump marches grip the US

Protesters have gathered in more than 130 cities across the United States to call for an impartial investigation into allegations that Donald Trump's campaign team colluded with Russia to influence last year's presidential election.

My Europe Series

Refurbished nuclear shelters and volunteer armies: EU faces Russian threat

The Insiders team takes an in-depth look at European defence and security in the face of cyber warfare, Russian interventionism and Donald Trump's luke warm support of NATO.

My Europe Series

Insiders: European defence

European defence expert Sven Biscop outlines the threats to European interests, explores what the future might hold for old alliances and what this means for our defence policies.

Belgium

Did Donald Trump push more than US interests at NATO summit?

The NATO HQ is opened and defence spending plans outlined, but the US President steals the show in Brussels.

World News

Europe ups defence spending for first time in seven years

Europe’s spending on defence has edged up for the first time in seven years, new figures have revealed, amid fears of Russian aggression in the Baltics.

Europe News

President Trump set for NATO summit

This NATO meeting will mark the inauguration of a new headquarters for the alliance that cost one billion euros.

Europe News

NATO and EU defence ministers talk cooperation, Trump and cyber security

European Union defence ministers meet about strengthening defence and security and working with NATO against threats including cyber attacks.

Germany

German defence minister under fire over terror suspect soldier

Germany’s defence minister has come under fire over a scandal involving an army lieutenant who is accused of plotting a gun attack while posing as a Syrian…

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU unified on Brexit

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Spain

Spain's first female defence minister Carme Chacon dies aged 46

Spain’s first female defence minister, Carme Chacon has died at the age of 46.

USA

Prioritizing the military, Trump to send “America first” budget to Congress

Determined to make good on his campaign promises, US President Donald Trump will send his first “America first” budget proposal to Congress on Thursday that includes deep cuts to federal programs in o