Europe

Five men have been arrested in a major incident near RAF Fairford, a UK air base used by the US Air Force, which is being investigated by British counter-terrorism police. Police said they were notified at about 12:45 a.m. on September 27 that there were three vehicles that were suspicious and were allegedly proceeding towards the air base. Armed officers… Continue reading Five Arrested After Major Incident Near UK Air Base Used by US Air Force

European Union member nations have agreed on terms for the use of €6.6 billion ($7.5 billion) previously frozen under the European Peace Facility, paving the way for the money to be available for military-related assistance related to Ukraine. The deal was announced by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on September 25. The deal settles months of disagreement over allocation… Continue reading EU Agrees to Release $7.5 Billion in Frozen Ukraine Military Aid Funds

On September 25, Bulgaria’s presidential election campaign officially started with 27 registered pairs of candidates running for the presidency ahead of elections on October 25. The campaign for Bulgaria’s presidential election began at midnight on Friday, kicking off a 30-day period of campaigning prior to the election of the country’s next president and vice president. Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC)… Continue reading Bulgaria Presidential Election Campaign Begins Ahead of October 25 Vote

Germany’s top military official, General Carsten Breuer, has been selected to take over as the next chair of NATO’s Military Committee, ensuring he will have a prominent place in the military leadership of the alliance. The chiefs of defence of the 32 countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) decided Saturday at the alliance’s annual Military Committee Conference in… Continue reading Carsten Breuer Elected to Lead NATO Military Committee

A State Department notification to Congress has indicated that the U.S. has approved a potential $2.68 billion Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine that includes air defense improvements, missiles, launchers, counter-drone systems, and technical support. The proposed package is aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s air defense, but its approval does not mean that an arms deal is done. The sale still requires… Continue reading US Approves Possible $2.68 Billion Air Defense Sale to Ukraine

The United States has warned that if the European Union proceeds with a plan to make Canada the bloc’s first associate member, it will retaliate with “very heavy” tariffs against the EU. If Trump believes the move is hostile to the United States, he could respond with ‘very serious tariffs’ or withhold trade with Europe, he said, reacting to the… Continue reading Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada Partnership Plan