Borrell calls EU members to provide Ukraine with more PATRIOT Air defence systems
The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, called on member states to deliver PATRIOT air defence systems to Ukraine.
The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, called on member states to deliver PATRIOT air defence systems to Ukraine.
“As we strengthen our own sovereignty of defence, industry and key technologies, we will also strengthen our core partnership with NATO,” says Ursula von der Leyen.
In February 2024, French President Emanuel Macron stated that to support Ukraine, the question of sending “land troops” cannot be ruled out[1]. Such remarks drew criticism from some NATO allies and strong rebukes from Moscow[2] despite the well-known presence of mercenaries[3] since the beginning of the all-out invasion and war in 2022 and past …
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European NATO member states are not able to quickly provide Europe with nuclear deterrence as credible as that extended by the United States.
In sending an advance party to Lithuania, the Bundeswehr is taking another step towards stationing a combat brigade on NATO’s eastern flank.
The European Defence Industry Strategy (EDIS) is designed to increase European production capacity in the face of the long-term threat from Russia.
The Government of Estonia decided on Estonia’s participation in the European Union’s military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides in the Red Sea region.
The first MQ-4C Triton arrived at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on March 30, the press service of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa announced.
Estonia must double its defense spending over the next two years to accumulate a sufficient amount of ammunition for a potential conflict with Russia.
Germany’s defence policy has come a long way in the last two years. But looking at the challenges that lie ahead for Germany, the current course falls short.
Changes in European defence industrial strategies since February 2022
The European Commission’s decision to provide additional funding for the Eurodrone programme highlights its commitment to promoting Europe’s defence capabilities.