Warsaw to host new European Space Agency security centre

"Civilians Suffering, Children Dying": Ukraine's Drone War Reaches Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the facility plays a role in intelligence operations and helps coordinate Russian military activities in Ukraine.

Finnish radio firm joins UK’s $10.5B defense comms framework

A Finnish defense communications company has secured a place on the United Kingdom’s largest tactical communications procurement framework, gaining access to a purchasing vehicle valued at approximately 10.5 billion that will govern how British armed forces buy military radio and communications systems for the next eight years. KNL, a defense communications subsidiary of Telenor Group, []

Russian Defense Ministry: Control of Ukrainskoye expands security zone on Volchansk Axis

Russian Defense Ministry: Control of Ukrainskoye expands security zone on Volchansk Axis

Latvia becomes one of Europe’s leading drone hubs, new study finds

More than 200 companies developing defence and dual-use technologies are currently operating in the Baltic states, according to the first landscape of this scale of the Baltic defence innovation ecosystem, prepared by Venture Faculty and the Latvia-developed platform Proposal Peak. The landscape was compiled in cooperation with Dealroom, one of the world’s largest company and [] The post Latvia becomes one of Europe’s leading drone hubs, new study finds appeared first on Baltic News Network.

Poland to build third LNG terminal in bid to become regional gas hub

We are building a new security architecture for Europe, says Poland's energy minister.

Medvedev Outlines Plans to Expand Russian ‘Security Zone’ into 3 Ukrainian Regions

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, announced plans to expand a so-called “security zone” deep into Ukrainian territory, encompassing the Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions. The statement, circulated by Russian state media, builds upon recent declarations by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the continuation of mass strikes and the creation of buffer zones.

Ukraine hits space communications centre in Moscow and bridge near Zaporizhzhia

Ukraine's defence forces have struck a number of Russian military facilities, including a space communications centre in Moscow.

Air Defense Systems at Work Over Ukrainian Capital Kyiv

Footage by the Ukrainian Air Force shows Kyiv air defense systems at work to counter incoming missiles over the capital.

EU moves to turn Europol into an operational police force as digital crime climbs

Brussels wants to double the agency’s staff and widen its data powers. Rights groups say it has written the surveillance before drawing the safeguards. The European Commission moved to give Europol a markedly bigger job. In a proposal set out as part of its drive to harden the bloc against organised, internet-based, and financial crime, [] This story continues at The Next Web

Turkish foreign minister attends restricted-format meeting on sidelines of NATO summit in Ankara

Meeting addresses current security issues, according to diplomatic sources

Putin providing missile defense for daughter’s Moscow foundation

Moscow is building a new missile defense complex near a research institute linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s daughter, in what appears to be the latest effort to bolster the capital’s defenses against potential Ukrainian missile attacks. RFE/RL’s Russian Service has found that a concrete platform has been erected and Russia’s S-400 air-defense systems have []...Click to read more

Kyriakos Mitsotakis & Nikos Dendias to inaugurate new Cyber Defence Center at the Greek Ministry of National Defence HQ tomorrow

The new building features a Cyber Defence Operations Center with 24-hour operation, as well as specialized Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis departments The post Kyriakos Mitsotakis Nikos Dendias to inaugurate new Cyber Defence Center at the Greek Ministry of National Defence HQ tomorrow appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Romania records 29 Russian drone incursions since Ukraine war

As Nato leaders prepare to meet in Ankara, the security of the alliance's eastern flank is in sharp focus. Concerns are growing about the war in Ukraine spilling over into member countries, with civilians in Romania already feeling unsafe following a number of drone incursions. TRT World's Joel Flynn reports.

Baltic states enabled Ukrainian drone attacks – Moscow

The Baltic states had provided their airspace for Ukrainian drones, a high-ranking Russian diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com

EU and Ukraine Launch €343 Million Program to Boost Dual-Use Defense Technology

The European Commission and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in partnership with the governments of France and Finland, have officially finalized a series of strategic agreements aimed at rapidly expanding defense industrial capacities and dual-use technologies.

Russia, Indonesia plan to expand space cooperation

According to Russia's Roscosmos CEO, in a period when space services are increasingly used worldwide, every country needs to have sovereign access to outer space

Japan and Singapore ink pact to boost cooperation on peaceful use of space

The two country's space agencies will promote information-sharing and cooperation in advanced fields such as quantum satellite communications technology.

Beneath Helsinki: The Massive Bomb Shelter Network Designed for Nearly One Million People

Hidden beneath the streets of Helsinki lies one of the world's most extensive civil defense networks. Designed to protect nearly one million people in the event of war or a nuclear emergency, Finland's underground shelter system has once again attracted international attention as regional security concerns continue to grow. Helsinki's Underground City Built for Emergencies According to The Times, Helsinki may appear to be a typical Nordic capital, but beneath the city stretches a vast network of approximately 5,500 underground shelters capable of accommodating almost one million people during a nuclear strike or other major emergency. Jukka-Pekka Schroderus, a security official, said much of the underground infrastructure is leased for everyday use during peacetime to ensure the facilities remain fully operational and ready for rapid activation if needed.

N. Korea expands spy agency for operations against 'potential enemies'

North Korea has ordered its principal military intelligence agency to expand its functions and missions against “potential enemies,” a move analysts say signals Pyongyang’s intent to further broaden its intelligence and covert operations beyond their traditional emphasis on South Korea amid deepening military ties with Russia and growing confrontation with the United States and its allies. Kim called for broadening the functions and missions of the General Reconnaissance and Intelligence Bureau

Ukraine gets Patriot missile production approval as drone strikes hit Russian oil targets

Al Jazeera correspondent Audrey Macalpine reports from Kyiv on the US granting Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a major outcome from the NATO summit in Ankara. The agreement is designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses as Russian missile attacks continue. The report also examines Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign against Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, targeting key parts of Russia’s energy infrastructure. Kyiv says the operations demonstrate its ability to strike deeper targets, while seeking continued support from NATO allies. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Ukrainians think their own security service is calling—it’s Russia recruiting saboteurs

Russian intelligence services are posing as Ukrainian security agencies in a new recruitment scheme that uses fake criminal investigations and forged SBU documents.

EU Probe Confirms Hungarian Spy Ring Targeting Commission Officials under Orbán

The European Commission has for the first time officially confirmed that Hungarian intelligence officers operated from Hungary’s Permanent Representation in Brussels and targeted Commission officials, according to an internal document obtained by POLITICO. The report substantiates allegations that Viktor Orbán’s government had consistently dismissed as politically motivated. The post EU Probe Confirms Hungarian Spy Ring Targeting Commission Officials under Orbán appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill four, pause fuel sales

Ukraine said it targeted military and energy facilities in Crimea – Moscow's key logistics base for its four-year military offensive – in one of the biggest attacks on the peninsula in recent months.

Azerbaijan and Serbia hold military cybersecurity talks in Baku

Military cybersecurity experts from Azerbaijan and Serbia convened in Baku on July 8 to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in information security, cyber defense, and the protection of critical infrastructure, AzerNEWS reports.

Azerbaijan to create institutional mechanisms for cybersecurity

Azerbaijan to create institutional mechanisms for cybersecurity

South Korea links space industry growth to national security

South Korea links space industry growth to national security

Baltic States Open Their Territories for Strikes on Russia: Galuzin

They have made their airspace available as transit corridors for Ukrainian drones. On Tuesday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin warned that the Baltic states are “playing with fire” by providing their territory for strikes on his country. RELATED: NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as New Defense Deals Fuel Militarization Concerns “By submitting to NATO []

Kuwait approves defense deal with Ukraine amid fresh Iranian strikes

Kyiv has been deepening security partnerships across the Gulf region, offering to bolster local defenses against Iranian drones.

NATO Turning Ukraine Into Test Ground for Deep Strikes Into Russia - Foreign Ministry

NATO is working on advanced weapons systems for Ukraine designed to disable Russian airfields and airbases, including those located deep inside Russian territory, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

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JUST IN: Ukrainian attack drones strike Russia's St. Petersburg oil terminal.@BRICSNews

Kremlin Warns Baltic States That Hosting Nuclear Weapons Would Increase Risks, Not Security

MOSCOW, July 8: The Kremlin on Wednesday warned that any decision by the Baltic states to hosting nuclear weapons would increase security risks in the region rather than strengthen them, saying Russia would respond with countermeasures to protect its national interests. The warning came after Lithuanian media reported that the country’s parliament is considering lifting the constitutional ban on hosting nuclear weapons. The proposal follows Finland’s decision to remove its own legislative restrictions on the import and storage of nuclear weapons, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Moscow. According to Lithuanian media reports. Speaking to reporters, Kremlin spokesman

EU border agency launches new command center for Spain, Portugal

The European Union's border agency, Frontex, has opened a new command center in Lisbon to coordinate operations and strengthen surveillance along the external borders of Spain...