Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has confirmed that Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems won the contract to supply the country’s V/SHORAD (Very Short and Short Range Air Defense) capability. The… Continue reading "Romania Awards €1.9 Billion V/SHORAD Defense Contract to Rafael"
On May 27, 2025, the EU Council (meeting in Brussels) formally approved a new EU defense project called “Directed Energy Systems.” This PESCO initiative, led by Italy and Spain as… Continue reading "Italy to Lead EU Mobile Laser Air Defense Weapon Project"
On May 27, 2025, in Brussels, the European Affairs ministers of all 27 EU member states approved a historic €150 billion joint arms procurement program. This bold initiative marks one… Continue reading "EU Unveils Massive €150 Billion Joint Defense Program to Boost Industrial and Military Power"
According to announcements made by the Polish Ministry of Defense and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, a Russian tanker ship was detected on May 20, carrying out “suspicious maneuvers” near… Continue reading "Polish Aircraft Intercept Russian Tanker Near Undersea Cable"
In recent months the political landscape of Europe has taken some unexpected turns towards more radical and nationalist movements. Parties such as AfD in Germany and the National Front in… Continue reading "How Might a Shift In European Politics Challenge Collective Security?"
The United Kingdom’s Defence Secretary, John Healey, has said that the European Union is not currently part of initial talks on the formation of a “coalition of the willing” that… Continue reading "UK Defence Secretary: European Union Not Currently Part Of “Coalition Of The Willing” Talks For Ukraine"
In recent years, France has significantly increased its military expenditure, a move largely influenced by shifting geopolitical dynamics and the destabilization in the European security system over the Russian aggression… Continue reading "France To Possibly Increase Military Spending Amidst Trump Declarations"
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed on Tuesday the European Union’s ReArm Europe defense funding proposal, which could make up to 800 billion euros (approximately $843 billion) in… Continue reading "European Commission Unveils ReArm Europe Defense Funding Proposal"
After the astonishing success of the Israeli integrated air defense system, including Iron Dome, earlier this month during Iran’s attack the Polish Prime Minister openly stated his political willingness to… Continue reading "Poland Considers Joining The European Sky Shield Initiative"
“If two years ago someone would have said that in the Spring of 2024 we would have had North Korean munitions killing Ukrainians in Europe […] we would have probably… Continue reading "Reflecting on NATO and Asia as the Alliance Celebrates its 75th Birthday"