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Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe
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Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe

The Nordic leaders see Russia as a long-term threat to the region. We are not afraid, but we are prepared, says Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President
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Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President

The independent left politician Catherine Connolly will become Ireland's next president. She has a solid political background with strong opinions on war, Nato and EU
London Meeting Unites European Leaders in Support for Ukraine
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London Meeting Unites European Leaders in Support for Ukraine

Ukraine's supporting countries, mainly in Europe, gathered on Friday in London to show a united front in the attempts to bring an end to the Russian invasion war. Promises were made about arms deliveries, tough measures against Russian oil and gas exports, and Ukrainian access to frozen Russian assets – but several question marks remain about whether the pressure on Russia is sufficient
NATO Suspects Russian Espionage at Estonia Shipwreck Site
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NATO Suspects Russian Espionage at Estonia Shipwreck Site

Nato suspects that Russia is using Estonia's wreck for underwater espionage, according to German media. Fully possible, says professor Hans Liwång
Russian Fighter Jets Violate Lithuanian Airspace, President Says
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Russian Fighter Jets Violate Lithuanian Airspace, President Says

Russian military planes have violated Lithuanian airspace, says the country's president Gitanas Nauseda on X. "This is a clear violation of international law and Lithuania's territorial integrity
Russia Uses Swedish Tech for NATO Surveillance in Arctic
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Russia Uses Swedish Tech for NATO Surveillance in Arctic

Swedish and other Western technology has been used to build up a Russian surveillance system along the seabed in the Arctic, according to an investigation by SVT News and several international media outlets. This includes, among other things, underwater robots from Saab
Trump's Talks with Putin on Ukraine Peace Efforts Stall
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Trump's Talks with Putin on Ukraine Peace Efforts Stall

USA's president Donald Trump has held a meeting with Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte in the White House, against the background of the attempts to achieve peace in Ukraine. Every time I have spoken with Vladimir (Putin) I have had good conversations, but then they lead nowhere, says Trump in connection with the meeting
Nato Secretary General Travels to Washington for Meeting with Trump
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Nato Secretary General Travels to Washington for Meeting with Trump

Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
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Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Riksdag says no to the Sweden Democrats' request for a referendum on a constitutional amendment.
EU Defense Plan Targets Drone Defense by 2027
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EU Defense Plan Targets Drone Defense by 2027

Four projects including drone defense are included in the EU Commission's new defense plan. However, uncertainties remain about who will actually do what
Sweden and NATO Urge EU to Avoid Duplication in Defense Efforts
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Sweden and NATO Urge EU to Avoid Duplication in Defense Efforts

EU and Nato must avoid duplication of work on drones and air defense, urge Sweden and other Nato countries.
NATO Nations Increase Support for Ukraine with US Arms Purchases
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NATO Nations Increase Support for Ukraine with US Arms Purchases

More NATO countries are now registering their willingness to buy weapons from the USA to give to Ukraine. We expect more to do more, says Minister of Defence Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party) at the NATO meeting in Brussels
Europe's Military Support to Ukraine Drops Significantly
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Europe's Military Support to Ukraine Drops Significantly

The military support from Europe to Ukraine has decreased significantly during the summer.
Drones Spotted Over Nato Base in Latvia, Confirms Major General
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Drones Spotted Over Nato Base in Latvia, Confirms Major General

Drones have been observed over Nato's base in Latvia, says Major General Jette Albinus to Danish Radio.
Sweden Boosts NATO Contribution for 2026 Defense Efforts
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Sweden Boosts NATO Contribution for 2026 Defense Efforts

Sweden increases its contribution to Nato's defense 2026. Among other things, Sweden will participate in the new operation to strengthen the eastern flank
Russia to Revoke Plutonium Reduction Agreement with USA
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Russia to Revoke Plutonium Reduction Agreement with USA

Russia is to formally revoke an agreement with the USA on reducing stocks of weapon-grade plutonium, according to a decision in the State Duma in Moscow.
Russia's "Phase 0" Strategy Targets NATO with Psychological Warfare
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Russia's "Phase 0" Strategy Targets NATO with Psychological Warfare

Russia appears to be intensifying an information and psychological campaign as preparation for a possible war against NATO in the future, according to the think tank ISW. The purpose is, according to the analysis, to create fear among Europe's inhabitants and divide NATO
Baltic Sea Faces Environmental Threat from WWII Ammunition
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Baltic Sea Faces Environmental Threat from WWII Ammunition

1. 6 million tons of ammunition are rotting on the bottoms of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea
Danish and Norwegian F-35 Jets Bolster NATO's Eastern Defense
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Danish and Norwegian F-35 Jets Bolster NATO's Eastern Defense

Danish and Norwegian fighter jets are ready to participate in the surveillance of Nato's eastern flank.
Denmark Accuses Russia of Hybrid Warfare Amid Rising Drone Incidents
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Denmark Accuses Russia of Hybrid Warfare Amid Rising Drone Incidents

Russia is waging a hybrid war against Denmark, says the head of Denmark's military intelligence service FE, Thomas Ahrenkiel. The threat requires a massive buildup, says the country's Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen (V)
EU Leaders Address Hybrid War Concerns Amid Russia's Tactics
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EU Leaders Address Hybrid War Concerns Amid Russia's Tactics

EU leaders met in Copenhagen to discuss how Europe can arm itself faster. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warns that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Europe
EU and NATO Propose Drone Wall to Counter Airspace Violations
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EU and NATO Propose Drone Wall to Counter Airspace Violations

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen promises billions to drones in Ukraine – and sharp proposals for developing a "drone wall".
King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits NATO Headquarters and Meets Mark Rutte
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King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits NATO Headquarters and Meets Mark Rutte

Kristersson Warns Drone Threats Could Impact Sweden
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Kristersson Warns Drone Threats Could Impact Sweden

Incidents with drones and fighter jets that have occurred in Poland, Estonia and Denmark could just as well have happened in Sweden – and may come to happen in Sweden, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). Denmark is reported to have been uneasy about having to cancel this week's EU summits after the drone threats
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