Latvia is investigating “significant” damage to an undersea fibre optic cable linking the country with the Swedish island of Gotland, following what officials believe was external interference. The incident, reported early on Sunday, is the latest in a series of disruptions to critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The Latvian State Radio and Television CenterContinue reading “Cable Sabotage?” Latvia Probes Damage to Vital Undersea Link to Sweden”
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, the conflict has left a staggering toll on Russian forces, with Ukrainian defenders continuing to push back against Moscow’s aggression. According to data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 25 January 2025, the scale of Russian losses hasContinue reading “DRUK UKDJ”
Britain Takes Flight: RAF Jets Hunt Russian Shadow Fleet in Baltic Sea Showdown
The UK has announced the deployment of aircraft to bolster NATO efforts in protecting offshore infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, as part of a coordinated response to growing Russian threats. The Royal Air Force (RAF) will send P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and RC-135W Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft for the NATO-led Baltic Sentry mission. TheContinue reading “Britain Takes Flight: RAF Jets Hunt Russian Shadow Fleet in Baltic Sea Showdown”
We See You, Putin! UK Defence Chief Sends Spy Ship Warning as Navy Shadows Russian Vessel
Oral statement to Parliament – Defence Secretary oral statement on Russian Maritime Activity and UK Response – 22 January 2025 Mr Speaker, with permission, I wish to make a statement on the UK’s response to recent Russian maritime activity. I’m glad the House has been waiting for this, this morning. Mr Speaker, the foreign vessel,Continue reading “We See You, Putin! UK Defence Chief Sends Spy Ship Warning as Navy Shadows Russian Vessel”
DRONE DESTROYER DEAL: Elbit Secures $60m NATO Contract to Crush Aerial Threats
Elbit Systems Ltd., an Israel-based defence technology company, announced on January 6, 2025, that it had been awarded a $60 million contract to provide its ReDrone Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to a European NATO country. The contract will be executed over a period of three years. The ReDrone solution, described by Elbit Systems asContinue reading “DRONE DESTROYER DEAL: Elbit Secures $60m NATO Contract to Crush Aerial Threats”