Tag: europe
Britain backs French plan for European defense force: minister
Britain is backing a French plan to create a European military intervention force as a way to maintain strong defense ties with the EU...
US approves sale of anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
The United States has formally approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said on Thursday (Mar 1), confirming a...
Rapid Equipping Force bringing swift solutions to Soldiers
During Operation Atlantic Resolve in Europe, Soldiers were tasked to move ammunition around Eastern Europe but lacked sufficient trailers to haul it, said Col....
US concerns over EU defence pact cloud NATO meet
US concerns over the EU's landmark defence cooperation pact and increasingly strained relations between Washington and Turkey look set to loom large as NATO...
US Army’s new electronic warfare capabilities hit the ground in Europe
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany: Soldiers with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and 2nd Armored Brigade, 1st Infantry Division are the first to receive new...
France hikes defence spending to hit NATO target
France on Wednesday announced plans to boost defence spending by more than 40 percent, bringing it into line with NATO targets after complaints from...
Europe claims 100 million users for Galileo satnav system
The Galileo satellite navigation system, Europe's rival to the United States' GPS, has nearly 100 million users after its first year of operation, the...
Britain No Match for Russia’s Military, U.K. Army Chief Says
Britain would struggle to match Russia’s military capabilities on the battlefield, the head of the U.K. army will say in a speech on January...
Qatar Signs £6Bn Eurofighter Contract
A multi-billion pound contract to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft has been signed today, supporting thousands of British manufacturing jobs. The Defence Secretary...
PESCO: EU Paves Way to Defense Union
The majority of EU nations have committed to a joint defense cooperation, focusing on military operations and investments. Europe is looking to cement unity,...
