Ukraine War

Recent developments highlight the growing impact of inexpensive drones on military strategy, Ukraine's expanding role in Middle Eastern drone defense, and evolving international defense collaborations.

Iran rejects Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline amid deadly airstrikes; Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks on energy infrastructure.

Ukraine’s president cautions that ongoing Middle East conflict risks reducing Western military support amid intensified fighting with Russia. Meanwhile, a U.S. airman downed over Iran has been rescued, escalating regional tensions.

This week in defence, persistent conflict in Ukraine intersected with tentative Easter truce discussions amid ongoing Russian strikes. Meanwhile, U.S. political and military strategy toward Iran was spotlighted by President Trump's national address. In Lebanon, escalating violence and humanitarian crises raised concer…

This week in defense, drone strikes intensified in Ukraine and Sudan, while Iran's ongoing conflict with the US and Israel reverberated across the Middle East, impacting regional security and global energy routes. Simultaneously, Ukraine deepened defense cooperation with Gulf states, and strategic partnerships between…

This week in the defence sector witnessed significant developments ranging from intensified conflict zones in Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine to critical diplomatic engagements shaping transatlantic security and peace negotiations. The evolving military actions and political dialogues underscore the complex interplay of hum…

European Commission approved a €1.5bn EDIP work programme to expand EU defence production and support Ukraine, with funding for manufacturing, joint procurement, and innovation.

European Commission set preparatory steps for a €90bn Ukraine support loan and fast-tracked defence procurement to scale drone output on 1 April 2026.

European Commission pressed EU states to coordinate oil security and support IEA stock releases, while adopting €1.5bn for defence industry and Ukraine support.