Defence
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The Agenda
The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.
Defending the impossible
France's security services face scrutiny after coordinated attacks across Paris kill 131 people, exposing vulnerabilities in counterterrorism efforts and challenging assumptions about domestic threat assessment.
Before the shooting stars
As Russian troops gather on its eastern border, war dominates the conversation in Ukraine. In its bustling capital, Kyiv, a novelist and reservist explores the uncertainty and escapism of a life lived in suspense.
Defence and Diplomacy: Global
The latest deals. Plus: Why do all its neighbours turn on North Macedonia?
Prized fighter
Agile and intuitive, Saab’s new Gripen E jet is set to bolster Sweden’s defence capabilities and – if the buyers meet strict criteria – its coffers too.
Defence
Britain signs naval partnership with Ukraine aboard HMS Defender, promising frigate upgrades and new Black Sea bases to counter Russian maritime harassment of commercial shipping.
Defence
France reveals details of its €7bn next-generation aircraft carrier, due in 2038, as nations worldwide invest in naval power despite growing threats from hypersonic missiles.
Fight your corner
Trump called the organisation ‘obsolete’ but Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance is stronger than ever and ready to deal with cyber threats, bullying nations and the shifting global balance of power.
