The two neighbours and NATO allies will increase cooperation in military mobility, logistics infrastructure, maritime security and cybersecurity.

Latvia is working on solutions that will allow hostile drones entering its airspace to be neutralized as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible, Defence Minister Raivis Melnis said in an interview with Latvian Television’s Rīta panorāma programme. The minister stressed that foreign drones must not be allowed to enter Latvian airspace and should be brought down […]

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Latvia will emphasize the need for the European Union to accelerate the implementation of defence projects aimed at strengthening the Eastern Flank during the upcoming European Council meeting, according to an information report prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and published on Latvia’s legislative portal. In Latvia’s view, it is essential that EU-level defence […]

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Carney has pledged to remake the military. The obstacles may be bigger than the budget

The post Inside Canada’s $500 Billion Dollar Defence Spending Gamble first appeared on The Walrus.

Poland’s rise was driven mainly by stronger ties with its neighbours.

On the 11th of June, after several months of discussions on defense funding, British Defense Minister John Healey resigned; he accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of not being able to direct the funds needed for national security, Reuters writes. Healey’s resignation, combined with sharp criticism of the prime minister, is another sign that Starmer’s ability […]

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A surprise defence decision reveals the depth of the political rupture

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Latvia and Ukraine are preparing to deepen their defence cooperation through a new long-term agreement focused on drone technologies, air defence systems, cybersecurity and defence industry integration. The agreement, drafted by the Latvian Ministry of Defence, aims to strengthen both countries’ security by facilitating the exchange of technology, operational experience and expertise,…

Latvia’s new Defence Minister, Raivis Melnis, has stated that drones entering Latvian airspace must be intercepted and destroyed, while emphasizing the need to rapidly strengthen the country’s defence capabilities. In an interview with Latvian Television’s programme 900 sekundes, Melnis stressed that the defence industry and the armed forces must work hand in hand. “The military […]

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The government expects to sign dozens of contracts worth around 100 billion zloty (€24 billion) in total by 30 May.

"The challenges Europe now faces demand an even stronger partnership," said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

"Transatlantic relations are not just [about] a Polish-US relationship," said Poland's defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

By grounding the Snowbirds, the CAF is losing its best recruitment strategy

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Ottawa plans to spend billions on the same hardware now struggling in combat

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This week Latvia experienced yet another drone incident and once again stepped on the same rake. Early Thursday morning, three unmanned aerial vehicles entered Latvian airspace near the eastern border, revealing once again that the country was unprepared. The much-publicized anti-drone wall was nowhere to be seen, while emergency cell broadcast warnings about the air […]

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Latvia’s defense sector is not prepared to force down or shoot down foreign drones, former commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia (NBS) and former Air Force commander Juris Maklakovs told the LETA news agency while commenting on the recent drone incidents in Latgale. Maklakovs emphasized that the war in Ukraine has now entered […]

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They will be the first tanks produced in Poland for almost two decades.

Elections to the Scottish Parliament take place on Thursday 7 May. In this series we look at what decisions are made in our parliament which affect daily lives in Scotland. So far we’ve looked at Education, NHS Scotland, Transport, Migration, Energy, Housing, Farming and Fishing, and Tourism. Defence and National Security. Powers over Defence and National Security are completely under […]

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen singled out Poland as "an essential pillar of Europe's security architecture".

Prosecutors have charged a soldier from Poland’s Territorial Defence Force (WOT), a volunteer reserve force, with espionage. According to a media investigation, the suspect was active in a far-right group and was seeking to spy on behalf of Russia. In statements released on Thursday, both WOT and the district prosecutor’s office in the city of […]

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How the resource-rich Arctic territory braced for invasion

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The two countries have signed a new comprehensive strategic partnership.

“My observation is that those who are now shouting that the Baltics will be attacked are the same ones who said that Ukraine would not be attacked…” said Jānis Sārts on the TV24 programme Dienas personība ar Veltu Puriņu. He also advises carefully assessing information and following it closely. “Looking at what and how Russia […]

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The Crisis Management Centre will submit an annual report to the Cabinet of Ministers on the progress of implementing the comprehensive national defence system, the government decided on Tuesday. The comprehensive national defence system has been implemented since 2019 with the aim of promoting a responsible attitude across society towards the state and its security, […]

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Saving two airmen was a tactical success in a conflict with no clear path to victory

The post A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways first appeared on The Walrus.

The destruction of the Iranian IRIS _Dena_ was a warning about what American power has become

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Drew Cukor wanted to prevent US forces from accidentally killing civilians. It’s already going wrong

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The deal gives the company a production base to expand in the US defence market and cut tariff barriers.

Thomas Rose hailed Poland as an "ideal ally" for Washington and a "model Europe must follow".