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Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine triggered the bloodiest war in Europe since World War II and raised significant questions about the United States’ role in Europe.

Forward Defense: Strengthening U.S. Force Posture in Europe [CSIS Report]

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This report examines U.S. force posture in Europe—including the military capabilities, personnel, infrastructure, and agreements that support defense operations and plans—and makes recommendations for future U.S. posture. It finds that the United States needs a robust, long-term military force posture in Europe, focused on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) eastern flank, to deter …

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The EU states have agreed to continue their joint funding of military equipment for Ukraine.

European Union states agree on further support for Ukraine

EU, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The EU states have agreed to continue their joint funding of military equipment for Ukraine.

On December 2, Magnus-Valdemar Saar, Director General of the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI), signed a contract with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) for the procurement of the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher systems, which is an important capacity boost in the development of Estonia’s indirect fire capability.

European arms imports nearly double, US and French exports rise, and Russian exports fall sharply

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States in Europe almost doubled their imports of major arms (+94 per cent) between 2014–18 and 2019–23, according to new data on international arms transfers published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has brought together two EU Member States to develop a satellite demonstrator that can manoeuvre from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) – and back again.

European satellite constellation for very low earth orbit to launch in two years

EU, Space/C4ISR, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has brought together two EU Member States to develop a satellite demonstrator that can manoeuvre from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) joined the Aerospace, Security and Defense Industries Association of Europe based in Brussels. This will allow the company to promote the interests of the defence industry in dialogue with the European Union institutions.

ASD welcomes European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP)

EU / By Defence Industry Europe

On March 5, the European Commission presented the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP).

In a recent press release, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) announced the procurement of twelve more Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) self-propelled howitzers. The corresponding option call from a framework contract was signed today by Annette Lehnigk-Emden, the President of the Procurement Office of the Bundeswehr.

First-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) to enhance Europe’s readiness and security

EU, Important / By Defence Industry Europe

The European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) sets a clear, long-term vision to achieve defence industrial readiness in the European Union.

Germany continues to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine with supplies of weapons and military equipment. According to a German government announcement, Berlin has transferred a third IRIS-T SLM air defence system to Ukraine, an unspecified number of additional missiles for the IRIS-T SLS system, and one TRML-4D air surveillance radar.

The expansion of the European Sky Shield Initiative

Air, Important / By Defence Industry Europe

The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) is a German-led project to build and develop a ground-based integrated European air defence system.

Speech by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

Ursula von der Leyen: strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape

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Speech by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

An active electronically scanned array (AESA) is a sophisticated antenna system known as a phased array. It utilises computer control to adjust the direction of its radio wave beam without physically repositioning the antenna and is commonly used in aerial platforms. Launched in July 2021, with funding from the European Commission under the Preparatory Action for Defence Research (PADR), the project European active electronically scanned array with Combined Radar, Electronic Warfare and Communications functions for military applications (CROWN) focuses on the innovative concept of a multifunctional radio frequency (RF) system, which aims at substantially enhancing future defence capabilities, with specific focus on AESA for manned and unmanned aerial platforms.

EDA: CROWN project delivers a step towards a European multifunction AESA system

EU, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

On 26-27 February, the eleven consortium members concluded 32-months of work on the CROWN project during the final meeting hosted by Indra.

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 highlighted Europe’s lack of preparedness for conflict and pushed Europeans to increase defence spending. The EU’s role in defence has also deepened significantly. The Union is now involved in defence research, in fostering joint procurement and in financing the expansion of defence production.

Can European defence take off? [POLICY BRIEF]

EU, Important / By Defence Industry Europe

Europe’s ability to support Ukraine militarily remains constrained, while Russia’s production capacity is surging. Europeans need to redouble their efforts if they want to affect the outcome of the war.

Speaking at the European Parliament on Wednesday (14 February 2024), NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană underlined the importance of NATO-EU cooperation to address the security situation in the Black Sea, Western Balkans and eastern Europe, and tackle other shared challenges like disinformation, cyber security and military issues.

Geoană: NATO-EU partnership is crucial to European security

EU, NATO, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

General Mircea Geoană underlined the importance of NATO-EU cooperation to address the security situation in the Black Sea, Western Balkans and eastern Europe.

Germany, France and Poland want to strengthen Europe’s common security and defence architecture, partly in view of a possible election victory for Donald Trump in the USA.

Weimar Triangle countries intend to strengthen defence cooperation

EU, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

Germany, France and Poland want to strengthen Europe’s common security and defence architecture, partly in view of a possible election victory for Donald Trump in the USA.