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Europe is changing fast — and so are the security challenges around us.

Follow us for independent, fact-driven and European based reporting on defence, intelligence, cyber threats, and the power shifts shaping Europe’s future.

#europe #defense #nato #security #industry #tech
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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NATO has just cancelled its AWACS replacement plan and Europe suddenly needs a European alternative.

If you had to choose today, what should replace AWACS?

The full story (and the European alternatives) ⤵️
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#NATO #AWACS #Europe #Security #Defense #avgeek
Is Europe ready to replace AWACS without the United States?
Several NATO countries, including the Netherlands, have decided to stop their joint plan to buy the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail as
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November 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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European warships escorted Russian vessels - including the Yantar and Stoiky - as they passed through the North Sea in international waters.
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#NorthSea #Russia #NATO #Defence #navy #netherlands #belgium #france
European Navies Shadow Russian Ships in the North Sea
Several European navies have spent the past week escorting Russian vessels as they travelled through the North Sea. One of
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November 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Thales launches AURORE, Europe’s first ground based radar to track satellites and space debris.

Built in France, it is meant to boost Europe’s space security and independence.
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#Thales #Space #Security #Europe #Radar #Aerospace
Thales launches new space radar to track satellites and debris
French technology company Thales is building a powerful new radar system to keep watch over satellites and space debris orbiting
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November 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Netherlands officially hands over 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for the symbolic amount of 1 euro

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#Ukraine #ukrainewar #romania #avgeek #Pilot #NATO
Netherlands officially hands over 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania
Romania has now officially taken ownership of 18 Dutch F-16 fighter jets based in the country for the symbolic acount
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November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Netherlands officially hands over 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania, will be used to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots

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#Ukraine #ukrainewar #avgeek #f16 #NATO
Netherlands officially hands over 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania
Romania has now officially taken ownership of 18 Dutch F-16 fighter jets based in the country. The handover was confirmed
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November 4, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Belgian Defence: drone countermeasures fail as unknown UAVs hover over Air Base

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#drone #UAV #Belgium #avgeek #EuropeanUnion
Belgian Defence: drone countermeasures fail as unknown UAVs hover over Air Base
The Belgian government has expressed serious concern about drones spotted over the Kleine Brogel air base. According to Defence Minister
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November 3, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Very busy day in the east of Europe: statotankers, sigint planes, P8 poseidon, Awacs (and possible surveillance jets) #OSINT #avgeek #ukraine #Lithuania #baltics #defense #AirForce
November 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Britain’s flag flies proud: the Eurofighter Typhoon finds a new home in Turkey. A major boost for UK defence and NATO cooperation
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#Eurofighter #UKDefence #NATO #Türkiye
Typhoon sale to Turkey secures 20,000 British jobs
The Union Jack was flying proudly across Britain this week as the country sealed its largest fighter jet order in
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October 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Turkey secures 20,000 British jobs
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#avgeek #airforce #unitedkingdom
Typhoon sale to Turkey secures 20,000 British jobs
The Union Jack was flying proudly across Britain this week as the country sealed its largest fighter jet order in
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October 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Is the Swedish Saab Gripen reaching new heights?

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Is the Swedish Saab Gripen reaching new heights?
For years, the Saab Gripen has sought to gain a stronger foothold among major air forces around the world through
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October 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Poland’s sabotage investigation broadens amid suspicion of Russian involvement
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Poland’s sabotage investigation broadens amid suspicion of Russian involvement
Poland’s counter-intelligence services say an investigation into suspected sabotage plots is expanding rapidly, with growing indications of coordination by Russian
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October 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Eight arrested in Poland on suspicion of sabotage plots
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Eight arrested in Poland on suspicion of sabotage plots
Eight people have been arrested in Poland on suspicion of preparing acts of sabotage, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on
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October 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Germany orders 20 Eurofighters to strengthen Air Force
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Germany orders 20 Eurofighters to strengthen Air Force
Germany has ordered 20 new Eurofighter jets to reinforce its air defences as insecurity grows across Europe. The aircraft will
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October 16, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Checkpoint's Checklist, what to watch for today:

- EU leaders in Copenhagen debate “drone wall” after rising airspace breaches
- Ukraine begins sharing drone warfare expertise with Denmark
- Talks intensify on using €140bn frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Back to Dnipro.

The latest video shows the roof of another building on fire.

At least 5 people can be seen with injuries after the attack on the city. Some with what looks like 'only' lacerations, but one man has been badly wounded.
September 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Flooding the homeland: the Cold War Defense that could have submerged a part of the Netherlands
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Flooding the homeland: the Cold War defense that could have submerged a part of the Netherlands
Drive along the River IJssel in the Netherlands and you’re met with postcard-perfect scenery: a slow-moving river, wild horses grazing
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September 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Poland shuts part of airspace amid massive Russian attack on Ukraine
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Poland shuts part of airspace amid massive Russian attack on Ukraine
Poland closed the southeastern section of its airspace on Sunday morning, citing “unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security.”
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September 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Battle against rogue drones: five European systems that can take them down
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Battle against rogue drones: five European systems that can take them down
For yet another night this week, drones have been spotted over Denmark above places where they shouldn’t be. This time
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September 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Leonardo secures multi-year support contract extension for Kuwait Air Force Eurofighter fleet
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#leonardo #italy #kuwait #eurofighter #aviation
Leonardo secures multi-year support contract extension for Kuwait Air Force Eurofighter fleet
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence has extended its in-service support contract for the country’s Eurofighter fleet, with Leonardo continuing as
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September 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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When drones cross the line: Europe’s struggle for protection
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When drones cross the line: Europe’s struggle for protection
By mid-September the warning signs were impossible to miss. Several Russian drones flew into Polish airspace. One stray might be
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September 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Major European airports disrupted by unknown drones
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Major European airports disrupted by unknown drones
Several European airports were forced to shut down on Monday evening after unidentified drones appeared in restricted airspace. In Copenhagen,
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September 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Europe’s many navies have separate systems, but there is a solution
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Europe’s many navies have separate systems, but there is a solution
Saab in Sweden has recently been selected to coordinate a new NATO project focused on the underwater domain. For this
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September 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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US signals: don’t rely on Washington, secure your own borders
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US signals: don’t rely on Washington, secure your own borders
The United States is sending another clear signal: Europe must step up and take more responsibility for its own security.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM