Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.
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Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus
Russia has delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries. The drills are rehearsing ‘the preparation and use of nuclear forces in the event of aggression’.
The Dutch Defence Ministry says the Netherlands is moving to join OCCAR, enabling more joint European development and procurement of vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and military equipment. The accession bill was sent to Parliament today.
Lithuania’s Defence Ministry says recent UAV related incidents in the Baltic states were discussed during a meeting with Romania’s defence minister at Šiauliai Air Base. The talks also focused on NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission.
Croatia’s Defence Ministry says a CBRN defence platoon from the Guard Armoured Mechanized Brigade conducted a readiness drill at the Vinkovci barracks. The exercise included decontamination of personnel, equipment, and vehicles.
Belgium’s Defence Ministry says around 200 Ardennes Hunters personnel are training with French units near Nîmes. The training includes anti drone capabilities, trench combat work, and Spike anti tank missile systems under the Belgian & French CaMo integration project.
Estonia’s Defence Forces say Spring Storm 2026 has entered its final stage, with selected units beginning live fire exercises at the central training area from May 23rd to June 1st. The exercise includes allied participation, cross border activity in northeastern Latvia, UK brigade integration, and unmanned system testing.
Latvia’s National Guard has multiple combat support battalion training activities underway this weekend.
The 56th Combat Support Battalion is training in Jēkabpils municipality, while the 45th Combat Support Battalion is active around Kuldīga, including Īvande, Ēdole, and Padure.
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa says U.S. Navy expeditionary forces are operating with Norway in the High North through May 24th. The exercise is testing robotics, autonomous systems, and explosive ordnance disposal capabilities in Arctic conditions.
Danish Defence says Exercise Arctic Endurance will continue throughout 2026, with Danish and NATO allied soldiers training in Greenland. Denmark says the activity is part of an increased military presence in and around Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Latvian Public Media reports a mystery drone crashed into Lake Drīdzis in Krāslava region around 08:00 local time and detonated on contact with the water. No injuries were reported. Police, firefighters, and Latvia’s National Armed Forces are working the scene.
Poland scrambled military aviation overnight as Russian strikes hit Ukraine, with Polish and allied aircraft active in Polish airspace and ground based air defense/radar assets raised to readiness, per Polish Operational Command via PAP/Onet.
Polish F-16s returned from NATO Tiger Meet in Araxos, Greece, after multinational air training involving Greece, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, and Czechia.
Bulgaria says military personnel and equipment will move by road and rail for “Strike Back 26,” a live fire tactical exercise at Koren involving Bulgaria, Romania, the U.S., Türkiye, and NATO’s Multinational Battle Group in Bulgaria.
Poland’s defense ministry says it is building a comprehensive national security system linking the armed forces, local governments, civil society, emergency services, and specialist groups under a broader civil defense and resilience framework.
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