Kaja Kallas presents Europe’s defense roadmap today, but member states are already critical. At the NATO defense ministers’ meeting, Mark Rutte unveiled his own drone-defense initiative.
By Stephan Israel
At the meeting of defence ministers, Mark Rutte will emphasize NATO’s leadership in future drone defense. The EU’s role should be limited to financing and coordinating procurement. The EU defense ministers will meet in the evening.
By Stephan Israel and Wilhelmine Stenglin
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are hinting at a realignment of the US military. What consequences this will have for Europe remains to be seen – especially as different tones can be heard from the ranks of the US military.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Drone defense on the eastern flank is one of four projects the Commission intends to present at the summit in Copenhagen as part of its roadmap for defense readiness. NATO Secretary General Rutte welcomes the initiative.
By Stephan Israel
From drone defense to standoff weapons, the EU wants to push ahead with its defense readiness roadmap in Copenhagen. The proposal on Russian state bank funds is also on the agenda. The dispute over Israel sanctions could overshadow the leaders' meeting.
By Stephan Israel
Finland is defending Europe's border, the border between democracy and dictatorship, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. He believes his country is well equipped in view of its comprehensive security concept and broad consensus vis-à-vis Russia.
By Stephan Israel
In a four-page document, NATO has written down what it understands by "defense and security-related expenditure." The document is available to Table.Briefings and it shows that the definition remains vague.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
As part of the Vigilant Owl mission, German electromagnetic warfare soldiers are being deployed to Lithuania for a month. They are to help with the surveillance and reconnaissance of the eastern flank.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The alliance is strengthening protection of the eastern flank. Mark Rutte announced the launch of the "Eastern Sentry" operation. It is still unclear how many member states will participate alongside Germany, France and Denmark.
By Stephan Israel
After Russia's drone attack, Poland can hope for additional defense systems from its allies. NATO must stop playing down cases such as the recent airspace violations by Russia, say security experts.
By Stephan Israel and Gabriel Bub
The North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) is an alliance of 30 member states. In addition to numerous European states, it includes the USA and Canada from the American continent. China is not a member of the alliance. The relationship between NATO and China is therefore on shaky ground. Due to China's growing influence and international policy, NATO officially sees the People's Republic as a threat. At the 2019 NATO summit, the alliance was still cautious about this. Nato's concerns This does not mean that Nato regards China as an enemy. Nevertheless, the Alliance is increasingly concerned about the following points: Future China-Nato relationship In future, the People's Republic is therefore to be included in Nato's strategic concept. The People's Republic is not mentioned in the current version of 2010. Nevertheless, the aim is to strengthen cooperation with China, especially on issues such as climate change and arms control. From disinformation campaigns, transparency demands and bans to cooperation and coordination – the latest China-Nato news from Table.Briefings.
