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Published on 04:11 GMT

NATO launches two new multinational air defence initiatives, strengthens existing projects

NATO on Thursday launched two new multinational High-Visibility initiatives to further enhance the protection of its airspace and strengthen its deterrence and defence. At a signing ceremony held at NATO Headquarters, 15 Allies committed to developing more …

Source: Emirates 24|7 - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Lithuanian defence minister: EU defence 'not matching' Russia's speed

Amid increasing concerns over the EU's defence capabilities, Lithuania's defence minister has emphasised the bloc's under-preparedness. As NATO allies held a meeting on Thursday to better understand the Trump administration's intentions …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Fifteen NATO countries, including Belgium, aim to strengthen air defence

Fifteen NATO member states, including Belgium, have launched two new initiatives aimed at bolstering airspace protection and improving defence capabilities. A signing ceremony for both endeavours took place on Thursday at NATO headquarters in Brussels, …

Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Russia is readying for war in Europe & Ukraine is just the start… trusting Putin is a trap, warns Nato defence minister

RUSSIA is preparing to start a major war in Europe and will not stop at Ukraine, a top Nato defence minister has warned. Dovile Sakaliene, the defence minister of Lithuania, also said that trusting Vladimir Putin to strike a peace deal with Donald Trump is …

Source: The Sun - Right-wing
Published on Feb 13, 2025

German parties' election pledges on defence

FILE PHOTO: Members of the military honour guard march, on the day of a meeting between German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius in Berlin, Germany, February 10, 2025. REUTERS/Liesa …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Defence minister: US framework for peace in Ukraine is 'victory for Putin'

Belgium’s Defence minister has described the framework for a peace plan in Ukraine outlined by the US as “a victory” for Russian president Vladimir Putin and “bad news for the West”. Speaking to VRT, Theo Francken also said he did not rule out the …

Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
Published on Feb 13, 2025

In NATO, the closer to Russia, the more spent on defence

While NATO countries living near the Russian border pay well over two percent of their GDP on defence, those further away pay less. Twenty-two of the US-led defence alliance’s 30 European members met the minimum target for military spending in 2024, but …

Source: Macau Business - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 12, 2025

Italy Deploys SAMP/T Air Defense Systems in Lithuania for NATO Mission

Italy has deployed SAMP/T ground-based long-range air defense systems in Lithuania as part of a NATO mission in the Baltic region. The deployment “significantly contributes to deterrence and strengthening defense,” stated Dovilė Šakalienė, Lithuanian …

Source: The Defense Post - Neutral
Published on Feb 11, 2025

Lithuania’s defence industry faces a dilemma – risk criminal cases or move abroad

Source: LRT - Public Broadcaster
Published on Feb 11, 2025

Lithuania to concentrate weapon production in clusters

Karolis Kavolėlis/ Ministry of National Defence (KAM) photo The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has announced the creation of clusters in strategically important areas of the defense industry to ensure independence from foreign suppliers. According to …

Source: The Odessa Journal - Neutral