Eurosatory, Paris 19.06.2026 French defence companies are increasingly turning to civilian manufacturing partners to prepare for the large-scale production of loitering munitions, a trend highlighted by announcements at Eurosatory 2026. Loitering munitions, often called “kamikaze” or “suicide” drones are hybrid aerial weapons that combine the surveillance capabilities of a drone with the explosive strike of…
Category: Conflict
EPP: Integrating Ukraine Militarily
Brussels 18.06.2°26 The European People’s party (EPP), issued the statement aftter the party’s Summit in Brussels, mainly concerning the Ukraine war: “We strongly believe that the European Union must evolve into a stronger geopolitical actor if it is to effectively defend its interests, values, and security in an increasingly contested global environment. This requires moving…
Netanyahu refuses to retreat from Lebanon
15.06.2026 Israel will not withdraw from the so-called “security zone” in southern Lebanon as part of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran, Israeli security sources said. “The security establishment is preparing for possible instructions from the political leadership to halt the ground offensive in southern Lebanon, given the emerging agreement between Washington…
Eurosatory: showcase for global defence
13.06.2026 In the heart of a world in movement, an unavoidable event to build lasting peace and security. Since 1967, Eurosatory has built its status as the benchmark global tradeshow for Defence and Security, bringing together the key players from the international ecosystem. Much more than showcase for technology, Eurosatory is a strategic platform where…
Rabbi criticizes Kallas over “apartheid”
Brussels 12.06.2026 A prominent European cleric Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chairman of the European Jewish Association (EJA), which advocates for and represents hundreds of Jewish communities across the continent, was scathing of comments attributed to the top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas (pictured). During high-level talks in Mexico City the High Representative compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians…
Kremlin nuclear saber-rattling
09.06.2026 Russia and Belarus are prepared to use nuclear weapons, among other means, to defend the Union State, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Izvestia newspaper. (Image above: Moscow-City) “Cooperation modalities between the armed forces of Russia and Belarus, and between the security agencies of Russia and Belarus, are constantly being improved. We are…
Crimea at brink of food shortage
08.06.2026 Crimean authorities are working to prevent energy and food shortages on the peninsula amid unfounded hype, said Dmitry Peskov, Russian presidential press secretary. “Of course, the relevant authorities are working to ensure there are no shortages. We are seeing many instances of completely unfounded hype,” he told reporters, responding to a question about the…
Putin refuses to meet Zelensky
05.06.2026 President Vladimir Putin said he does not see any sense in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian leader requested talks in person to end the war. Zelensky sent an open letter on Thursday, May 4, calling for direct negotiations with Putin, writing that it would be “wrong to simply wait”.The Ukrainian president also requested…
Romania escorts Russian drone
30.05.2026 According to the Romanian military, they escorted the dron with two F16s and a helicopter without shooting it down because they thought it was a Ukrainian drone just passing through. (Image above: illustration) Romania’s Ministry of Defense explained that they didn’t shoot down the drone that came from Ukraine, since it was launched from…
Romania closes Russian Consulate
29.05.2026 Russia will take retaliatory measures following the Romanian authorities’ decision to declare the Russian Consul General persona non grata and close the Russian Consulate General in Constanta, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated. المتحدثة باسم الخارجية الروسية ماريا زاخاروفا: إجراءات الرد على إعلان القنصل العام الروسي شخصا غير مرغوب فيه في رومانيا لن…