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Defence review labelled a ‘damp squib’ after big decisions delayed
11 May 2025 00:23 GMT
… Port Ellen, a former defence secretary and Nato secretary-general, and Sir … s senior military chiefs.
Sources close to the Ministry of Defence claim … up to them.”
• Defence chiefs want to boost army reserves for ‘bigger … to be agreed with the EU at the May 19 …
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Putin considers ceasefire as West threatens more weapons for Ukraine
10 May 2025 22:18 GMT
… and increase our military aid for Ukraine’s defence to pressure … all member states of the European Union and a large coalition … a force comprised of foreign troops could also be deployed … flag memorial for fallen Ukrainian soldiers and civilians killed since …
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Badenoch tells EU she would reverse Labour’s post-Brexit reset if UK ‘damaged’
10 May 2025 19:50 GMT
… UK’s relationship with the EU, including “no backsliding on free … compromise on the primacy of Nato as the cornerstone of European … pledging to reverse Starmer’s EU surrender will send a clear … the EU.
“I want a closer relationship on security, on defence, on …
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EU Parliament directory threatens to take legal actions against von der Leyen
10 May 2025 19:29 GMT
… 150 billion ($170 billion) defense loan program without proper parliamentary … billion for enhancing the EU’s military capabilities. The initiative was … on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which allows … over €800 billion in defense by the decade’s …
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PM Orbán and FM Szijjártó afraid that Hungarians will “pay the price” of EU supporting Ukraine
10 May 2025 19:09 GMT
… even more money and weapons to Ukraine, especially when … proposal for EU staff to train Ukrainian soldiers in Ukraine … support financing Ukraine’s defence industry from European monies. … instead of developing Ukraine’s defence industry,” he said.
Szijjártó …
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EU allocates $2.1B in military aid to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
10 May 2025 09:00 GMT
… a historic decision because weapons will be purchased for … for the newly announced military support, he emphasized Ukraine … deeper integration with the EU's defense infrastructure.
“Our … of Ukrainian and European defense industries,” said Sybiha, …
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Foreign Intelligence Service: EU and allies pledge increased support for Ukraine with military and humanitarian aid
10 May 2025 17:28 GMT
… military support to Ukraine, including the procurement of weapons … and artillery, as well as strengthening air defense.
The European Union … countries honored fallen Ukrainian soldiers in Lviv.
… the possibility of joining NATO.
"Ukraine agreed …
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EU Parliament directory threatens to take legal actions against von der Leyen
10 May 2025 17:22 GMT
… 150 billion ($170 billion) defense loan program without proper parliamentary … billion for enhancing the EU’s military capabilities. The initiative was … on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which allows … over €800 billion in defense by the decade’s …
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Foreign Intelligence Service: UK targets Russia’s shadow fleet with sanctions, EU discusses further measures
10 May 2025 17:28 GMT
Russia is transferring new artillery units to the borders of the Baltic states and Finland, which may indicate preparations for a future armed conflict, said the Director of Military Intelligence of the Netherlands, Peter Reesink, report LRT.
According to …
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UK troop deployments on EU Missions spark fears of backdoor entry into EU Army
10 May 2025 17:11 GMT
… find itself contributing soldiers to European Union military operations, as Prime … EU has historically deployed troops as part of its Common Security and Defence … and potential escalations involving NATO, the UK cannot … in exchange for weapons contracts. It’s …