
Ships as launchpads: the shadow-fleet report that widens Europe's drone problem
An IISS assessment reported by AP suggests Russia likely used shadow-fleet vessels to launch drones over Europe, turning an airspace issue into a maritime one.
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An IISS assessment reported by AP suggests Russia likely used shadow-fleet vessels to launch drones over Europe, turning an airspace issue into a maritime one.

Sweden's remilitarisation of Gotland — 275km from Kaliningrad — shows European defence moving from theory into conscription, resilience and daily life.

European allies aim to signal renewed unity on Ukraine ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, as Trump praises Zelenskyy's resilience against Russia.

Summit preparations and senior officials' remarks place defence spending, Middle East instability and transatlantic cohesion under the same spotlight.

The secretary-general's visit centres on managing relations with President Trump, defence-spending expectations and keeping allied unity visible.

John Healey accused the Prime Minister and Treasury of failing to fund the armed forces adequately, in a resignation that deepened Labour's crisis.