The drills, part of the Neptune Strike exercise series, feature the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and 26 American F‑35 fighter jets. The participating countries include the United States,

While the U.S. has taken part in previous iterations of the military exercise, this year's U.S. footprint was smaller as allied nations are pressed by the Trump administration to put more into European defense.

The autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) can also be used for mine detection and anti-submarine warfare (ASW), the companies say. Many NATO nations are heavily investing in ASW and the alliance held drills focused on countering submarines in the Baltic Sea this month.

Another senior Pentagon official visited the Powidz Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite recently, underscoring its critical role in

Some of America's closest European allies say they're already in a gray zone between peace and war with Russia.

The U.S. NATO envoy supports a German general taking command of all allied forces, a job that has been held by an American officer.

The US administration would like Germany to take command of NATO forces in Europe. U.S. Ambassador to the Alliance Matthew Whitaker said this during the Berlin Security Conference on November 18, he was quoted by The Times. He noted that this is Washington's long-term ambition amid Europe taking greater responsibility for its defense.

A full-scale invasion of Poland, in the manner Russia invaded Ukraine, is rather not viable, given Russia's current military capacities, Poland's military build-up and the collective defense guarantees of NATO membership, Michnik said, "however, this reality must not diminish Poland’s ongoing preparation."

Are European skies at risk? A History professor from the Royal Military College of Canada explains recent airspace violations and their impact on NATO.

Europe needs to strengthen its role within NATO and reinforce its collective security, yet it remains stuck in its search for more effective European solutions.

Business Insider observed US, Polish, and Romanian forces learning to use the Merops system, which has been combat-proven in Ukraine.

European leaders are set to meet in South Africa on Saturday to hash out alternatives to a U.S. plan to halt Russia's war in Ukraine seen as favoring Moscow, while a top Ukrainian delegation prepares for direct talks with Washington.