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The Baltic states need more drone-detection radars. Europe's defence bottlenecks may slow them down
The Baltic States, like the rest of Europe, are grappling with equipment shortages for the key technologies that will make it easier to respond to drone incursions, experts say. Recent drone incursions along NATO's eastern flank have reinforced the Baltic states' push to strengthen their air defences. But defence experts say a shortage of equipment and specialised personnel across Europe could slow efforts to close critical gaps in drone detection and response.
[Written Question] Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pensions
Question by: Dr Ben Spencer Answering Body: Ministry of Defence Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of resourcing for War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claim processing since the IT transition.
[Written Question] Sweden: Military Aircraft
Mr Andrew Snowden Answering Body: Ministry of Defence Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Swedish fighter jet agreement on the future of the Global Combat Air Programme.
[Written Question] Veterans: Edinburgh Castle
Question by: Dr Scott Arthur Answering Body: Ministry of Defence Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will hold discussions with Historic Environment Scotland on improving access for Royal Regiment of Scotland veterans to their regimental museum within Edinburgh Castle.
[Written Question] Armed Forces: Cadets
Question by: Stuart Anderson Answering Body: Ministry of Defence Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase opportunities for young people in South Shropshire constituency to join in-school and community-based Cadet Forces.
[Written Question] F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
Question by: Ben Obese-Jecty Answering Body: Ministry of Defence Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made with Lockheed Martin in facilitating the delivery of the two F-35Bs stranded at Lajes International Airport on Terceira Island in the Azores since March 2026.
[Written Question] Chinook Helicopters: Accidents
Question by: Tessa Munt Answering Body: Ministry of Defence Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 May 2026 to Question 111, on what date, and at whose instruction, were any of the other documents relating to the Chinook ZD576 first closed to the public.
Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia
analysis Asia Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say. KUALA LUMPUR: It is "completely unrealistic" for Southeast Asian countries to heed the United States' call of boosting defence spending to counter China's growing power, analysts say, as the region prioritises...
UK media fails to disclose defence sector links in nearly 60% of cases
Executive summary This report reveals how retired senior British military figures are frequently presented in the UK media as purely independent experts on defence and security matters without mention of their personal commercial and employment interests in the defence, technology, intelligence, and security sectors in those reports. By analysing media reports between 2015 and May 2026, AOAV identified a repeated pattern where almost 60% of former key military personnel with links to the...
Dutch deputy PM says US criticism of Europe 'necessary', cites Ukraine war as wake-up call
Dutch deputy PM says US criticism of Europe 'necessary', cites Ukraine war as wake-up call Europe must take greater responsibility for its own defence, learn from Ukraine's battlefield experience and become a stronger partner to the US, the Netherlands' Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius told CNA's Tan Qiuyi on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue. The United States' criticism of Europe's defence spending is justified, the Netherlands' Deputy Prime Minister Dilan...