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NATO is developing a more offensive-minded approach to conventional defence, centred on the ability to destroy the military infrastructure sustaining an attack rather than relying primarily on stopping enemy forces at the front line.
The shift reflects lessons from Russia’s war against Ukraine and growing concern that traditional defensive methods could prove inadequate against a large-scale assault on alliance territory.
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The defence ministers of Britain’s four largest European NATO partners and Poland have agreed to expand their countries’ leadership within the alliance, committing to greater military readiness, closer industrial cooperation and continued support for Ukraine.
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The Royal Air Force is preparing to introduce autonomous combat aircraft capable of operating alongside Typhoon and F-35 fighters, as Britain’s senior air commander outlines a future in which artificial intelligence assumes a greater role in military operations.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, Chief of the Air Staff, described the proposed transformation during his Lord Trenchard Memorial Lecture at the Royal United Services Institute in London on 26th October.
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Ukrainian forces have used specially developed heavy-lifts drone to evacuate two seriously wounded soldiers from contested frontline positions, demonstrating a new approach to battlefield medical rescue in areas dominated by Russian surveillance and attack drones.
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German defence technology company Helsing has introduced two new interceptor missiles and an artificial intelligence-based command system designed to counter large-scale aerial attacks.
The programme reflects a changing calculation in European air defence: how to intercept increasingly sophisticated threats without exhausting expensive missile stocks.
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NATO’s latest technology experiments in Latvia are examining how Allied forces can maintain communications, detect drones and coordinate defensive responses under conditions of electronic warfare.
The trials reflect a lesson from Ukraine: sophisticated weapons are of limited use when the networks connecting them are disrupted.
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The election has implications beyond Bulgaria’s domestic politics.
As a member of both the European Union and NATO, Bulgaria participates in decisions concerning sanctions against Russia, military assistance to Ukraine and the security of NATO’s eastern flank.
Iotova has consistently favoured diplomatic engagement with Moscow and has opposed sending military assistance to Ukraine.
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Belgium’s political crisis deepened today after Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his government’s resignation to King Philippe, following the collapse of prolonged negotiations over the country’s 2027 budget.
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The battlefield is changing.
So are we.
The Royal Artillery is taking delivery of its new fleet of the TEKEVER AR5s, a long-endurance surveillance drone capable of delivering vital intelligence across the battlespace and helping commanders see, understand, and act first.
This capability has been made possible through a fantastic partnership with the UK team at TEKEVER, helping ensure we remain a future-focused regiment, building for tomorrow's battlefield today.
Our adversaries must not move faster than our innovation. The AR5 is another step in making sure they don't.
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Newly disclosed Ministry of Defence documents suggest that British police improperly transferred an investigation involving an American military officer to US military authorities, raising questions about how criminal jurisdiction is exercised over foreign troops stationed in Britain.
The case has prompted a wider government review of the arrangements governing visiting forces.
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Ukrainian forces liberated 96.2 square kilometres of occupied territory during October, exceeding Russian territorial gains by 10.4 square kilometres, according to figures announced by Zelensky on 1st November.
The Ukrainian government’s calculations imply that Russian forces captured approximately 85.8 square kilometres during the same period.
Zelensky also said Russian military losses reached 54,400 personnel killed or seriously wounded, the highest monthly figure reported by Kyiv since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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Exercise Rhino Titan marks a significant revival of Britain’s airborne capabilities, as British and French paratroopers demonstrate their ability to deploy rapidly across Europe and confront the increasingly sophisticated threats facing NATO.
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Belgium’s Ministry of Defence has signed a five-year research agreement with the Leuven-based technology institute Imec, committing €50 million to the development of advanced military and dual-use technologies.
The partnership will concentrate on artificial intelligence, battlefield communications, sensors and precision positioning systems, as Belgium attempts to strengthen its domestic defence industry and reduce dependence on external technology suppliers.
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North Korea has tested a cluster-munition warhead designed for tactical ballistic missiles, claiming that the weapon can strike an area of up to 13 hectares.
The test, conducted on 31st October and announced on Sunday, 1st November, forms part of Pyongyang’s continuing efforts to strengthen its conventional missile capabilities, amid growing military cooperation with Russia and increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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Slovakia has reopened a criminal investigation into the transfer of MiG-29 fighter aircraft and Kub air-defence systems to Ukraine in 2023, reversing an earlier decision to close the case.
The move has renewed a dispute over the legality of military assistance provided by a previous government and comes as Bratislava seeks to restore its own air-defence capabilities after several years of reliance on NATO allies.
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Slovakia has reopened a criminal investigation into the transfer of MiG-29 fighter aircraft and Kub air-defence systems to Ukraine in 2023, reversing an earlier decision to close the case.
The move has renewed a dispute over the legality of military assistance provided by a previous government and comes as Bratislava seeks to restore its own air-defence capabilities after several years of reliance on NATO allies.
#DefenceMatters #NATO #Slovakia
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North Korea has tested a cluster-munition warhead designed for tactical ballistic missiles, claiming that the weapon can strike an area of up to 13 hectares.
The test, conducted on 31st October and announced on Sunday, 1st November, forms part of Pyongyang’s continuing efforts to strengthen its conventional missile capabilities, amid growing military cooperation with Russia and increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
#DefenceMatters #NorthKorea
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