Business
As Europe contemplates a military buildup, space companies beg NATO to change
Cumbersome acquisition practices will keep Europe from fully harnessing new offerings, execs said.
Policy
Biden allows Ukraine to use ATACMS to strike Russia
The move comes after what one former Ukrainian official called a “a significant and extremely painful delay.”
Threats
Pace of war shortens EU-based training for Ukrainian troops
Instruction has been pared to the basics in everything from combined arms to officer training.
Ideas
Is Europe prepared for the U.S. election outcome?
The result will affect defense, but also other forces currently at work in the continent.
Science & Tech
Estonia considering missiles, drones that can strike inside Russia
The Ukraine war shows “you need to carry the effects deep into enemies,” the country’s defense acquisition chief said in an interview.
Policy
NATO aims to publish its own commercial space strategy next year
The alliance document will resemble—but not duplicate—the Pentagon’s own recent plan.
Threats
NATO considering Arctic combined air operations center to deal with Russian threats
“We intercept Russians once or twice per week,” Norway's air chief said.
Threats
Russia’s hasty mobilization could see more drones crash on NATO territory
European militaries should seek out relatively cheap drone detectors, US Air Europe chief says.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 162: Europe in a tight spot
Patrick Tucker unpacks findings from his recent trip to Prague for the 2024 Global Security Conference.
Policy
Trump says NATO members should spend 3% on defense. Alliance official: ‘Yes’
Spending will have to rise to deliver needed capability, a NATO policy leader said.
Policy
