John Stringer
Coverage of John Stringer in the Nexus archive.
- Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says
European NATO allies have mostly replaced US assets cut from NATO rescue plans, as stated by Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe John Stringer. The statement was made ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, where allies will address US announcements about pivoting away from Europe.
- Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe, disrupting civilian aviation and testing NATO air defenses between 2024 and 2026. A report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) documented 144 suspected drone sightings across multiple NATO countries, with incidents peaking in late 2025 and causing airport closures. The campaign aimed to avoid triggering a collective NATO response, exposing weaknesses in European air defense systems.
- Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe, disrupting civilian aviation and testing NATO air defenses between 2024 and 2026. The campaign, which peaked in late 2025, caused airport closures and was described as a 'strategic failure' for Europe's inadequate defenses, according to a report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
- AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
NATO's deputy commander urges member countries to increase defense spending, reaffirm support for Ukraine, and demonstrate unity ahead of a summit in Turkey. The article highlights tensions over U.S. President Trump's conflicting signals on NATO commitments and European nations' efforts to bolster their militaries.