Near Romania's border with Ukraine, NATO's Allied Reaction Force (ARF) recently held large-scale military exercises. These drills, known as Steadfast Dart 25, involved tanks, fighter jets, and other military units from nine allied countries. These exercises showcased NATO's ability to respond swiftly to potential threats, like a sudden attack from Russia. The United ...
Europe's defense capabilities are under the microscope. Experts believe that Europe can build up most of the critical defense enablers needed to deter or defeat Russia without U. S. support within five years. However, this depends on the political will to invest. Currently, European countries rely heavily on the U. S. for various supporting capabilities and assets wi...
The recent actions of the U. S. president have left European allies questioning the strength of their bond. A speech by the Vice President at the Munich Security Conference sparked controversy. The Vice President suggested that the biggest threat to Europe is not external forces like Russia or China, but rather internal issues. Specifically, he criticized Germany's a...
NATO has a big plan to support Ukraine. All 32 allies have promised 41. 6 billion USD to keep Ukraine safe. This money will arrive by the end of 2025. NATO Deputy Secretary-General Radmila Shekerinska spoke about this promise at a meeting in Brussels. Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna also attended and talked about the situation at the front lines. ...
As Cold War-like tensions escalate again in Europe with an ambitious Russian President, leaders from Europe and Britain met in Brussels to confront this evolving threat. In the background, a change of guard in Washington is making everyone a bit nervous. Donald Trump’s unexpected take on politics has cast a different light on European defense politics. The g...
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg once had a different view on defense spending. As the former Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, he often failed to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target. But now, heading the world's most powerful military alliance, he has changed his mind. He credits former U. S. President Donald Trump for pushing European countries to inc...
Around 50 European leaders gathered in Budapest to discuss how Donald Trump's presidency could affect their continent. Emmanuel Macron, the French President, urged the leaders to prioritize European interests. The leaders agreed that defense spending should increase to lessen reliance on the U. S. NATO chief Mark Rutte praised Trump for encouraging higher defense spe...
As Russia and Ukraine struggle to replenish their depleted military forces, a former military top dog has hinted at a drastic move. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the U. K. and ex-army chief, suggested calling up women to "save Europe from war. " His remarks came during a talk at the think tank Chatham House in London. The war in Ukraine has been raging ...