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Conflict & Security · European UnionGerman General Carsten Breuer Elected Chair of NATO Military Committee
German General Carsten Breuer has been elected as the new chair of NATO's Military Committee. The election, held in Copenhagen on 19 September 2026, saw Breuer succeed Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. Breuer is expected to take up the role in mid-2027.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionGermany to mandate soldiers for Lithuania brigade
Germany's Defence Ministry will begin mandatory postings for up to 1,000 soldiers to its brigade in Lithuania this autumn. The move comes after recruitment efforts failed to attract enough volunteers for the unit, which is intended to be fully operational by the end of 2027.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian drone strikes train near Polish border; Johnson's train passed earlier
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had travelled on a train that passed through the area shortly before the attack, according to reports. Poland's Prime Minister warned of intensified Russian attacks.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineEuropean Intelligence Chiefs Fear Russia's War Expanding to Continent
European intelligence chiefs are increasingly concerned that Russia's war in Ukraine is spilling into the continent, with reports of planned assassinations and sabotage. Germany is identified as a primary target for these hybrid warfare activities.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionEU defence readiness by 2030 faces challenges, auditors warn
The European Court of Auditors has warned that achieving EU defence readiness by 2030 remains a challenge. Despite increased spending, a lack of coordination between EU and national funding, and fragmented investments are identified as key obstacles.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomUK Summons Russian Diplomat Over Leipzig Drone Incident
The United Kingdom summoned a senior Russian diplomat to condemn a drone incident at Leipzig airport in Germany. London expressed solidarity with Berlin, which has blamed Russia for the attack, a stance rejected by Moscow.
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Politics · United KingdomBurnham and Macron meet at Downing Street to discuss defence and migration
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street on Thursday, 3 September 2026. They discussed defence, energy, support for Ukraine, European security, small-boat migration, and UK-EU relations. Burnham announced an increase in French officers deployed to tackle Channel crossings.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionNord Stream pipeline attack trial to begin October 14
The trial of a Ukrainian man accused of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline attacks is set to commence on October 14, 2026, at the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court in Hamburg. The court has scheduled multiple hearings through early 2027.
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Politics · European UnionUS Pentagon reviews Europe forces, seeks allied defence commitments
The Pentagon is reviewing U.S. troop deployments in Europe and has asked NATO allies to take on greater responsibility for the continent's conventional defence. This shift reflects U.S. priorities moving towards domestic and Indo-Pacific security challenges.
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US Patriot missile shortage in Europe called 'beyond critical'
US military Patriot missile interceptor stocks in Europe are at a critical shortage, according to defense and NATO officials. The depletion is attributed to the war with Iran and previous transfers to Ukraine, raising concerns about European defense capabilities.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaRussia builds 10 drone bases near Ukraine and Belarus, putting Warsaw in range
Russia has constructed at least ten new drone launch bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, containing about 59 launch rails for long-range attack drones. The sites could allow strikes on NATO territory, including Warsaw, according to satellite imagery and intelligence reports.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionSpanish F-18 Shoots Down Drone Over Romanian Airspace Near Moldova Border
A Spanish Air Force F-18 shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace from Moldova on 16 August 2026. The interception occurred at 05:01 local time, 24 km north of Galați. Romania’s defence ministry confirmed the incident, marking the fourth drone downed this year.
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