StratPost https://stratpost.com/ Defence & Security Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:59:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/stratpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-SPI2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 StratPost https://stratpost.com/ 32 32 6081306 Pistorius: Failure of FCAS fighter jet project ‘hurts a lot’ https://stratpost.com/pistorius-failure-of-fcas-fighter-jet-project-hurts-a-lot/ https://stratpost.com/pistorius-failure-of-fcas-fighter-jet-project-hurts-a-lot/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:59:56 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17754 Germany’s defence minister says the collapse of the FCAS fighter jet programme is a major setback for European defence cooperation. The ambitious Franco-German-Spanish project was meant to deliver a next-generation combat aircraft from 2040.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/pistorius-failure-of-fcas-fighter-jet-project-hurts-a-lot/feed/ 0 17754 Europe Debates Lead Negotiator for Russia Talks https://stratpost.com/europe-debates-lead-negotiator-for-russia-talks/ https://stratpost.com/europe-debates-lead-negotiator-for-russia-talks/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:45:50 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17747 Germany believes talks with Russia on ending the war in Ukraine could become possible in the coming months. European governments are discussing who could represent them in negotiations as U.S.-led efforts remain stalled.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/europe-debates-lead-negotiator-for-russia-talks/feed/ 0 17747 NATO Launches BALTOPS Baltic Sea Naval Exercise https://stratpost.com/nato-launches-baltops-baltic-sea-naval-exercise/ https://stratpost.com/nato-launches-baltops-baltic-sea-naval-exercise/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:45:49 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17744 NATO has launched the BALTOPS naval exercise in the Baltic Sea, involving more than 6,000 personnel, 30 vessels and 15 countries. The drills focus on protecting maritime traffic, freedom of navigation and regional security.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/nato-launches-baltops-baltic-sea-naval-exercise/feed/ 0 17744 German-Dutch Corps to Lead NATO Baltic HQ https://stratpost.com/german-dutch-corps-to-lead-nato-baltic-hq/ https://stratpost.com/german-dutch-corps-to-lead-nato-baltic-hq/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:15:29 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17728 Germany and the Netherlands will jointly lead a new NATO command centre in Estonia from mid-2026. The headquarters will oversee exercises and help coordinate defence operations on NATO’s eastern flank.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/german-dutch-corps-to-lead-nato-baltic-hq/feed/ 0 17728 Heckler & Koch Profit Jumps on Orders https://stratpost.com/heckler-koch-profit-jumps-on-orders/ https://stratpost.com/heckler-koch-profit-jumps-on-orders/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:15:27 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17727 German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch reported a sharp rise of 255% in first-quarter profit and revenue. Strong demand and long-term contracts with NATO armed forces are expected to support future business growth.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/heckler-koch-profit-jumps-on-orders/feed/ 0 17727 Germany Plans Mandatory Reserve Drills https://stratpost.com/germany-plans-mandatory-reserve-drills/ https://stratpost.com/germany-plans-mandatory-reserve-drills/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:15:26 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17725 Germany is preparing legislation that would require military reservists to take part in training exercises during peacetime. The move is part of plans to expand reserve forces and strengthen military readiness.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/germany-plans-mandatory-reserve-drills/feed/ 0 17725 German Brigade Holds First Major Lithuania Drill https://stratpost.com/german-brigade-holds-first-major-lithuania-drill/ https://stratpost.com/german-brigade-holds-first-major-lithuania-drill/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:15:24 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17724 German troops, Leopard tanks and other military equipment have arrived in Lithuania for the first major exercise involving Germany’s new brigade. The Freedom Shield drill brings together NATO forces to train near Russia’s borders.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/german-brigade-holds-first-major-lithuania-drill/feed/ 0 17724 Ka-226T Begins Russian VK-650V Engine Flight Tests https://stratpost.com/ka-226t-begins-russian-vk-650v-engine-flight-tests/ https://stratpost.com/ka-226t-begins-russian-vk-650v-engine-flight-tests/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 22:28:11 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17720 Rostec has started flight testing the Ka-226T helicopter fitted with the Russian-made VK-650V engine. The first 20-minute test flight evaluated stability, controllability, and engine integration with onboard systems.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/ka-226t-begins-russian-vk-650v-engine-flight-tests/feed/ 0 17720 First Lightweight Javelins Delivered to U.S. Army https://stratpost.com/first-lightweight-javelins-delivered-to-u-s-army/ https://stratpost.com/first-lightweight-javelins-delivered-to-u-s-army/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 22:28:11 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17717 Raytheon and Lockheed Martin have delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units for the Javelin missile system to the U.S. Army as production ramps up at a modernized facility in Arizona.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/first-lightweight-javelins-delivered-to-u-s-army/feed/ 0 17717 Norway, France Sign Defence Pact https://stratpost.com/norway-france-sign-defence-pact/ https://stratpost.com/norway-france-sign-defence-pact/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 20:47:38 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17712 Norway and France have signed the Narvik Agreement, a bilateral defence pact covering mutual military assistance, Arctic cooperation, defence industry ties and participation in French-led nuclear deterrence talks.

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