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
As per US intelligence, Russia does not wish for a direct military conflict with NATO. Nevertheless, there are increasing concerns among European political and military officials about the potential risk of war with Russia. Voices of Concern from European Officials Boris Pistorius, Germany’s Defense Minister, does not rule out this possibility. He believes that such … Read more
Albania has recently marked the official reopening of the esteemed Kuçovë air base, nestled in the heart of the country, paving the way for bolstered defense capabilities. The Kuçovë air base, an installation of historical significance, was originally erected in 1952. Several years later, between 2002 and 2004, the base underwent a sweeping renovation. A … Read more
The British Army has been grappling with budgetary constraints since 2010, even though its military spending has surpassed the 2% of GDP demanded by NATO. A significant factor contributing to these challenges are delayed and over-budget armament programs like the “Ajax” armored vehicle. 2021 Security and Defense Strategic Review The Security and Defense review of … Read more
Recent events have set Moldova’s NATO Information Center, also known as CID NATO, in the spotlight as it fell victim to a suspected deliberate arson attack. This incident escalates the already strained relations between Moldova and its Transnistria region, a largely Russian-speaking area that declared independence back in 1991. Background on Transnistria and Moldova Relations … Read more
An influential Pentagon official has made a public appeal for the UK to reconsider its military framework. This call to action comes amidst notable changes and challenges in the structure of the UK’s armed forces. The Change in British Military Over the last two decades, the size of the British military force has seen a … Read more
UK and Italy are taking a significant step forward in air force collaboration by signing a mutual maintenance agreement for their respective air fleets. The pact, which includes the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35B aircraft in both countries, represents a continued commitment to NATO’s ‘Agile Combat Employment’ framework. The Roots of the Agreement The agreement was … Read more
Sweden is making active strides to bolster NATO’s deterrence, notably through a promising battalion deployment in Latvia. The Swedish Prime Minister made this announcement at the “Folk och Försvar” security and defense conference, indicating their willingness to fortify NATO’s eastern flank, despite the pending approval of their NATO membership by both Turkish and Hungarian parliaments. … Read more
Swedish ministers sound the alarm bells on the potential for conflict, a stark shift in tone first initiated in 2012 by general Sverker Göranson. The gravity of the situation, initially dismissed by Sweden’s political class, has since become impossible to ignore. A Shift in Perspective Post 2014 The 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia, accompanied … Read more
Germany, Romania, Netherlands, and Spain, members of the European NATO, are set to acquire a staggering 1000 Patriot missiles. This hefty purchase will cost close to 5 billion euros. The production and delivery of these missiles is commissioned to COMLOG, a joint venture of the MBDA Deutschland and the American group Raytheon. The European Sky … Read more