The Swedish Government has unveiled its 19th and largest military support package for Ukraine, valued at nearly 15.9 billion Swedish kronor ($1.59 billion). This new package brings Sweden’s total support… Continue reading "Sweden Announces its Biggest Military Support Package for Ukraine Worth $1.59 Billion"
On 5 October, the US activated the 52nd Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Under the command of Army Colonel Bruce Bredlow, the brigade headquarters will be… Continue reading "New US Air Defense Brigade Activated in Europe"
On 8 October, rail service came to a halt for almost 3 hours in Northern Germany stranding thousands of passengers and massively disrupting both local and long distance train travel.… Continue reading "Following Sabotage of German Rail, European Leaders Warn of Threats to European Infrastructure"
Speaking this week, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said that Germany has to play a leading military role regardless of if the country wants to or not as along with… Continue reading "German Defense Minister Says Germany Must Step Up and Play a Leading Military Role"
Last week, German chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Japan where he discussed working with Japan on matters related to security and the economy. As part of the G7, Japan had joined… Continue reading "German Chancellor Scholz Discusses Security While in Japan"
A draft roadmap for the European Union’s Strategic Compass proposes the formation of an EU Intervention Force by 2025, designed to be capable of deploying without unanimous approval by all… Continue reading "Draft Proposal Calls For Formation Of EU Intervention Force By 2025"
Last week, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin toured NATO’s periphery. He was received by NATO member Romania as well as non-NATO Georgia and Ukraine which have long aspired for… Continue reading "US Secretary of Defense Visits Georgia, Romania and Ukraine"
In a contract notification posted Monday the United State’s Department of Defense (DoD) awarded a fixed price, $756 million dollar contract to Boeing, for five P-8A Poseidon’s that will serve with the… Continue reading "$756 Million Contract Awarded to Boeing for German P-8As"
The European Union’s foreign policy head, Josep Borrell, says that he plans to propose the formation of a 50,000-strong EU expeditionary force, tasked with providing an independent European response in… Continue reading "EU Foreign Policy Head To Propose Formation Of European Expeditionary Force"
Near the end of April, the European Commission revealed plans to expand the mandate of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, or Frontex. The EU has been struggling with… Continue reading "EU Moves to Grant Border Control Agency Frontex Greater Power"