Poland to build multi-layered drone defense system for over €2 billion
At the end of December 2025, Poland announced a large-scale project to build a new air defense system designed to combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This decision was a response to the growing threat from Russia, including numerous incidents of Russian drones entering Polish airspace in 2025. Polish Deputy Defense…
The UK Armed Forces are introducing a new voluntary military service program
The UK government has announced the launch of a new voluntary military service program called the Armed Forces Foundation Scheme, also known as a “gap year” in the armed forces. This initiative aims to attract young people to experience military life without long-term commitments and is designed to address recruitment…
Pro-Russian hackers attacked France’s postal service on Christmas Eve
France’s national postal service, La Poste, was the victim of a large-scale cyberattack claimed by the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16). The attack took place on Monday, December 22, in the midst of the pre-Christmas season, when the company processes millions of parcels. According to the French prosecutor’s office, after the…
Turkish security services detained 115 suspects with ties to ISIS
Turkish law enforcement agencies conducted a large-scale operation in Istanbul, resulting in the arrest of 115 people suspected of involvement in the Islamic State terrorist group. According to the Istanbul prosecutor’s office, those detained were allegedly planning terrorist attacks during the Christmas and New Year holidays, primarily targeting non-Muslims. The…
US senators from both parties condemn Russia’s Christmas attacks on Ukraine
A group of US senators from the Democratic and Republican parties issued a joint statement strongly condemning Russia’s massive attacks on Ukrainian cities on Christmas Day, when millions of Christians celebrate the birth of Christ. The statement was signed by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat, New Hampshire), Tom Tillis (Republican, North…