Emily Smith 
Reinforcing the French military assets in Estonia under NATO’s Lynx mission, Griffon multi-role armored vehicles (VMBR) have been deployed. Having previously served in Sahel for Operation Barkhane, these vehicles are part of the SCORPION program. Getting to Estonia The journey to Estonia was marked by the arrival of at least six Jaguar armored reconnaissance and … Read more
In a bold move to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities, Italy is gearing up to provide a second SAMP/T air defense system. This comes as a much-needed response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea for additional defenses to fend off Russian missile attacks. Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security … Read more
Switzerland, known for its neutrality, is pushing forward with plans to enhance its air defense systems, focusing on medium-range ground-to-air capabilities. A .2 billion deal has been confirmed with the U.S for the purchase of five Patriot firing units and GEM-T type missiles. This move is a part of a larger plan to swiftly address … Read more
The Black Sword Barracuda, a proposal by Naval Group, has been chosen by the Dutch Ministry of Defense and Royal IHC for their WRES program. This program is designed to replace four Walrus-type submarines at a projected cost of around 2.5 billion euros. The proposal outperformed the likes of Damen and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), … Read more
Established in 2015, Unseenlabs is a French enterprise renowned for its expertise in satellite-based radio frequency detection. The company has been turning heads, particularly the Directorate General of Armament’s (DGA), with its innovative focus on maritime surveillance via satellite radio frequency detection. Unseenlabs’ Nanosatellite Technology The firm leverages an array of 13 “nanosatellites” to enable … Read more
Un amélioration significative est en cours pour les hélicoptères NH-90 Caïman de la Marine nationale française. Ils vont voir leurs capacités de détection sous-marine renforcées grâce à plusieurs innovations. Fruit de l’innovation de l’AEROLab L’avancement notable est l’oeuvre de l’AEROLab. Cette cellule de l’aéronautique navale est spécialisée dans l’innovation et a été chargée de cette … Read more
Progress is being made in the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project, with French and German manufacturers reaching a significant agreement. A recent restructuring of the program and a focus on the needs of the armies have facilitated this development. Previously, the MGCS project faced roadblocks due to disagreements on technological choices and imbalances brought … Read more
The United States greenlights the sale of 625 AGM-88G anti-radar missiles to Poland and the Netherlands, further contributing to the record-breaking total of 38 billion in US military equipment exports in 2023. AGM-88G Sales to Poland and Netherlands On April 25, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) issued notices authorizing missile sales valuing close to billion. … Read more
Poland’s aspiration to host nuclear weapons as part of NATO was recently confirmed, signaling a shift in the nation’s involvement in global deterrence strategies. Presently, NATO’s deterrence strategies partially depend on the US tactical nuclear bombs B-61, which are stored across Europe in countries like Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, and Turkey. The B-61 bombs operate … Read more
The escalating conflict in Ukraine is currently of major concern, with the country’s survival potentially hinging on external support, as highlighted by CIA director William Burns. Struggles of the Ukrainian Military Ukraine’s armed forces are currently grappling with a series of challenges. They are experiencing difficulties in maintaining equipment supplied by the Pentagon and are … Read more