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As infections balloon, coronavirus squeezes Europe’s armed forces

Military forces across Europe have scaled back operations and imposed stricter rules on personnel to try to...

Three of Russia’s European neighbors push for joint armored vehicle

Estonia, Latvia and Finland have signed a technical agreement for a jointly developed armored vehicle, with Estonia...

Obstacles to a Pan-European Army

Rapidly Increasing European Defense Capabilities  American leadership and NATO have been the linchpin of...

Inside US Indo-Pacific Command’s $20 billion wish list to deter China — and why Congress may approve it

A $1.6 billion defensive ring around Guam. Millions in new military funding for partner nations. A billion...

Land Forces: Where is Spain headed?

With recent developments in the military industrial field, Spain is at the crossroads. After long having relied...

France-Italy : much potential in a military partnership

After several successful but sector-specific military industrial partnerships, Italy may be the first to answer France and Germany’s call to finally unite...

Portugal : land forces modernization underway

The westernmost country in continental Europe has engaged in a large modernization program for its military, amidst strategic changes and rising pressure...

Land defence industry rationalization: Europe defence industry moving forward

French defence firm Nexter and German industrial giant KMW have recently partnered up for the development of several high-profile programs. The 2015...

The Franco-German duo, pillar of European defense

France and Germany have finally given Europe the defense send-off it had been waiting for decades, namely with the launch of the...

NATO: Bulgaria, under pressure, beefing up its defense

Fifteen years have gone by, since Bulgaria joined NATO, but the transition from the Warsaw pact is still slowly ongoing. Among the...

Bulgarian army facing tough choices while Defense Ministry muddies waters

Bulgaria is launching an impressive overhaul of its entire military forces, that much is clear. After decades of dwindling military potential, Sofia...

Understanding Australia’s evolving and competing strategic priorities

Stephan Frühling’s second piece in a series of analyses delves into Australia’s role in an evolving geostrategic paradigm and the need for...