Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) Notable progress has been made over the past two years. Mainly due to the war in Ukraine. But the evolution of mentalities is still too slow. National logics persist and live on. The lack of
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(B2) Faced with Russia's relentless attacks on cities and energy infrastructure, Ukraine urgently needs anti-aircraft systems. Batteries and Patriot missiles, the Ukrainians repeat over and over again. A
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(B2) The number of orders for 155 mm ammunition placed via the European Defense Agency's framework contracts is increasing slowly. The total amount of these orders should nevertheless reach 350 million soon. Explanations.
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(B2) Eleven attacks have been repelled in the Red Sea since February 23, according to Josep Borrell. Visibly satisfied with the performance of the latest EU maritime operations. The High Representative of the EU
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(B2) The continuation of military aid to Ukraine fueled discussions among allied foreign ministers, less than four months before the Washington summit. With a new role given to NATO on
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(B2) NATO plans to take on a role coordinating military aid to Ukraine. An envelope of 100 billion dollars is mentioned. But the most complete vagueness reigns. Between simple reconditioning and increased efficiency
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(B2) Call for the EIB to change its policy, mandate given to the Commission to consider new financing, approval of a new 'Defense' strategy, preparation for crises... the 27 have become aware of the urgent need
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(B2) Where can we find the funds needed to boost the defense industry? It is around this question that the heads of state and government will discuss this Thursday (March 21). With a first expected result
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(B2) There is no point in jumping like a kid and calling for a defense commissioner. There is already a defense industry commissioner, recalls Thierry Breton, present this Tuesday (March 19) before
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(B2) Meeting on Friday March 15 in Berlin, the three leaders of the Weimar triangle sought to silence their differences, especially Paris and Berlin. This exercise was intended to be a kind of group therapy
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(B2) The Commission has just launched, on Friday March 15, its fourth call for proposals under the European Defense Fund with more than one billion euros. 101 research and development projects are already
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(B2) 31 projects spread across fifteen Member States and Norway will benefit from support. But it is clearly the Norwegian Chemring Nobel and the German Rheinmetall which take the lion's share. The European Commission
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(B2) The envelope is thin. Lack of sufficient budgetary resources. But it should still make it possible to support at least five joint acquisition projects in less than two years (2024-2025). Which is not completely
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(B2) The European Commission took, this Friday, March 15, a set of decisions concerning the implementation of the ASAP (support for the development of munitions production capacities) and EDIRPA (joint acquisitions) regulations.
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(B2) With defense spending growing by 11% among European allies, a third of allies reaching or even exceeding the floor of 2% of GDP set in Vilnius and support from
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(B2) At the next European Council (March 21 and 22), heads of state or government should endorse the new defense industrial strategy, but also emphasize the importance of preparation and resilience
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(B2) Modernization and cooperation constitute the two axes of a reform of the Swiss army which is moving forward. Slowly. An interesting look at the moment when negotiations for institutional rapprochement with the European Union will resume. In
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(B2) The national emblem of Sweden was raised on Monday March 11 on the square in front of the headquarters of the Atlantic Alliance in Brussels. And simultaneously in the organization's headquarters. Sweden has become the
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(B2) Boost the defense industry, consolidate an internal market, ensure security of supply and anchor Ukrainian industry. These are the four objectives of the EU's first industrial strategy for this sector, which is essential for autonomy.
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