Europe is facing a serious situation. The head of NATO has warned that Europe must get ready for a big conflict, similar to what their grandparents went through. This warning comes after Russia has been acting more aggressively. There have been drone attacks in NATO airspace and Russia's president h
Russia is concerned about new military alliances forming in Asia. Sergei Shoigu, who used to be Russia's defense minister and is now the head of Russia's Security Council, recently visited Vietnam. He spoke to reporters about his concerns. He said that small groups similar to NATO are starting to fo
Some people in the U. S. government think it's time for the country to leave NATO. They say the organization is old and no longer useful. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky introduced a bill to do just that. He believes the U. S. should focus on its own defense instead of paying for other countries.
In a world where wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, technology is stepping up to help. FireSwarm Solutions Inc. has just been chosen to join NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) for 2026. This is a big deal because it means their tech could soon be used
In the heart of Kyiv, Zelenskyy spoke to reporters, stressing that Ukraine needs stronger security guarantees. He made it clear that he won't give Russia more land in Donbas than what they already hold. The peace talks, driven by the White House, seem to be at a standstill. Trump's frustration is gr
In a world where electronic warfare is becoming the norm, NATO is turning to innovative solutions to keep its communications secure. Astrolight, a Lithuanian tech company, has been putting its POLARIS laser communication terminal through its paces in recent NATO exercises. The POLARIS terminal was
A significant NATO meeting is coming up, and guess who might not show up? Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is considering skipping the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels next week. This is not your average absence; it's quite unusual for the top U. S. diplomat to miss such an impo
Some U. S. politicians are not happy with a new peace plan for Ukraine and Russia. They say it helps Russia too much. The plan is supposed to end the war. But it asks Ukraine to give up some land and not join NATO. This makes some people worry. They think it's not fair to Ukraine. A few senators sa
Slovakia is asking NATO to enhance its air defenses. This request came from Prime Minister Robert Fico after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Fico also emphasized that Slovakia will decide its own defense spending plans, even as other NATO members increase their military budgets.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a big step forward in their relationship. President Trump made a big announcement at a fancy dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He said Saudi Arabia is now a major non-NATO ally. This means the two countries will work even more closely o
