Europe
A US-German ‘Window of Opportunity’ Is Closing, Experts Warn
If Biden is to persuade Germany — and NATO's European allies — to take a more aggressive stance toward China, he may have to do it before Angela Merkel steps down.
British Defense Secretary Vows to Fix Tank that Deafens Troops
Wallace is to meet with the CEO of General Dynamics, maker of the Ajax light tank.
Plywood Satellite Cleared for Space Launch
The WISA Woodsat could reduce space debris by using materials that will burn as they fall back into Earth’s atmosphere.
Information Warfare Looms Larger in Russia’s New Security Strategy
Kremlin’s first update in six years decries foreign influence, calls for more Russian info ops.
French, U.S. Special Forces Agree to Beef Up Partnership in Africa
The new agreement shows that counterterrorism will still be a top focus for the Pentagon.
Swiss Pick F-35 to Replace Old Fighter Jets
The Lightning II beat out the Boeing Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, and Eurofighter Typhoon.
Black Sea Incident Shows Russia's Determination to Claim Waters Illegally
The British warship was conducting a freedom-of-navigation exercise when it was harassed by Russian forces.
What Really Happened in the Black Sea? A Victory for Russian Disinformation
The global tempest around the June 23 incident reminds us of our responsibility to verify before we share.
Defense One Radio, Ep. 84: Biden, Europe and the future of transatlantic security
Three experts unpack the opportunities and challenges ahead for Europe and the U.S. in 2021.
NATO May Train Afghan Special Operators in Europe
But experts say training may suffer after Western troops withdraw.
In Europe, Biden Hopes to Ease Fears of an American Return to Trumpism
The president will point to America’s actions—and his election—as evidence that the United States can be a trusted partner again.
Germany’s Military an Unexpected Star in Pandemic Relief
The Bundeswehr’s ubiquity and effectiveness in various facets of the COVID response has created an unusual problem.
What America’s Vaccination Campaign Proves to the World
The U.S. stumbled early in the pandemic, but the vaccine rollout could reboot the country’s image.
UK Confirms Plans to Add F-35s, But Won’t Commit to Original Goal
Officials have promised to buy 48, are thinking about buying more, but wouldn’t say whether the 138-plane vision will ever be realized.
How Norway Is Folding Civilians into National Defense
Not even the U.S. military can be everywhere, so whole-of-society defense is gaining in importance.
There’s a Better Way to Press for NATO Burden-Sharing
An assessment of alliance planning for 2014-18 shows what actually gets members to boost collective defense.
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