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As drones reshape warfare, Lithuania brings them into the classroom

In Lithuania, children learn to build and programme drones at school. Similar projects exist in Germany. But what can pupils learn from these unmanned systems?

12 October 2026

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Kyiv's digital minister: 'We want Europe to use us as an AI sandbox'

Ukraine has built a digital state under the pressure of war. Digital Minister Oksana Ferchuk tells Euronews what Europe can learn from Ukraine, from digital government and AI to cybersecurity and resilience.

29 September 2026

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Left triumphs in Berlin as AfD surges in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Germany’s final state elections of the year have delivered a sharp political shake-up. The Left has won Berlin, while the AfD has come out on top in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the CDU suffering heavy losses in both elections.

21 September 2026

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Berlin election finale: who is to emerge strongest in the capital?

The Left and the CDU are vying for first place, with the AfD and the Greens trailing and the SPD suffering heavy losses. An overview of parties, leading candidates, key issues and possible coalitions.

19 September 2026

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Germany to deploy troops to Lithuania after volunteer shortfall

By the end of 2027, around 4,800 German troops are expected to be stationed permanently in Lithuania as part of the 45th Panzer Brigade, on NATO's eastern flank.

14 September 2026

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Sabotage, espionage and disinformation: Hybrid threats to Germany rise

Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off?

9 September 2026

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Rethinking drone warfare: Germany's military needs more than new tech

Ukraine is relying on hundreds of thousands of drones in the war and constantly upgrading its systems. The Bundeswehr is also rearming, but still has ground to make up in procurement, training and adaptation.

8 September 2026

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German troops in Lithuania: tanks, drones and deterrence

Eurofighters, Leopard tanks, drones and helicopters – Euronews reports from military exercises in Lithuania. On NATO's eastern flank, German troops prepare for a real-life emergency as we join tank crews and electronic warfare units near Belarus.

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German brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews

As Germany prepares to permanently station thousands of troops in Lithuania, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys explains why Vilnius believes the deployment is essential to preserving peace.

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Suspect in Berlin Pride attack killed in police operation

The suspect in the attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day event was tracked down at a garden allotment in Berlin after an hours-long manhunt,

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Fire Point CEO: Germany can count on us for deep-strike deterrence

The CEO of Ukraine's missile manufacturer, Iryna Terekh, tells Euronews why Germany could one day rely on Ukraine for deep-strike deterrence as she aims to reshape European air defence by combining Ukrainian battlefield experience with European industry.

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Could military-age Ukrainian men lose protection status in Germany?

More than 260,000 Ukrainians of fighting age are living in Germany. As Kyiv and Berlin discuss ways to encourage their return, the question is: would they go back?

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NATO's drone problem: Can European industry close the gap?

At NATO AIRCOM's Industry Day in Ramstein, Euronews had exclusive access, speaking to military leaders and defence companies about the race to develop cheaper, faster and more effective ways to counter drones.

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Security of Baltics is our security, Merz says before NATO summit

Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine.

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How a NATO essay contest won a Lithuanian schoolgirl a ride in a tank

As Germany prepares to permanently station 5,000 troops in Lithuania, one schoolgirl has already experienced the country's future brigade firsthand after winning a ride in a Bundeswehr tank.

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On NATO's eastern flank: How Lithuania is strengthening its defences

Military exercises, a historic German deployment and sitting in Moscow's shadow: Lithuania's Chief of the Defence Staff tells Euronews why the country believes deterrence is its strongest defence.

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Berlin reportedly prepping for Strait of Hormuz safeguarding mission

The German defence ministry has said naval units are already on standby for a possible deployment.

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Patriot, IRIS-T, Flamingo: Germany's long-range weapons gap

Global shortages of Patriot missiles are putting air defence systems under pressure. Germany's IRIS-T offers one answer, but Berlin still lacks the long-range firepower needed for deep strikes.

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ILA 2026: Air power, drones and a search for new recruits

As ILA 2026's largest exhibitor, the Bundeswehr is impossible to miss. Colonel Kristof Conrath discusses new military capabilities, lessons from the war in Ukraine, the future of air power and the drive to recruit the next generation.

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ILA Berlin: Fighter jets fly but drones dominate the debate

While flight displays and military hardware continue to draw the crowds, drones, autonomous systems and a new generation of defence companies are increasingly shaping the conversation at ILA Berlin.

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