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(B2) The former Italian Prime Minister confided in detail this Saturday (September 2) in the daily La Repubblica. He confirmed

Aviation Brief blog

28th June 202212th February 2024 B2 Writing

Exclusives and information from B2 Pro this week (June 27 to July 2, 2022)

(B2) NATO Defence, Madrid Summit, Food Security, Aeronautics… A selection of articles of the week not to be missed

News Blog Aviation Russia Caucasus Ukraine

March 17, 2022March 28, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The No Fly Zone is No, say the Allies. Too dangerous, too complicated

(B2) At the meeting of NATO Defense Ministers on Wednesday (March 16), the subject barely

Aviation Brief blog

March 2, 2022March 8, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Crash of a Romanian Mig 21 and a Puma helicopter in the Dobrogea near the Black Sea. 8 dead (v2)

(B2) This Wednesday (March 2) is a sad day for the Romanian air forces and especially those of the 57th

Aviation Brief blog Missions Operations

December 13, 20214th February 2024 B2 Writing

North Macedonia joins NATO's Sky Police

(B2) It is Greece that will ensure the surveillance and warning missions of its Macedonian neighbour. A whole symbol

Aviation Brief blog Russia Caucasus Ukraine

December 10, 2021December 15, 2021 B2 Writing

Three French planes intercepted in the North Sea by Russian planes

(B2) A Rafale, a Mirage 2000 and an A330 MRTT were intercepted twice by Russian Su-27s

News Blog Aviation Borders Immigration Asylum

December 2, 20214th February 2024 B2 Writing

A first Frontex plane deployed over the English Channel

(B2) A Danish Challenger aircraft landed on December 1 in Lille. It will operate over the English Channel to

Defense industry Report Land

27th October, 202128th October, 2022 B2 Writing

At the heart of armored vehicle maintenance, at Arquus

(B2 in Saint-Nazaire) Engaged in the Sahel or Operation Sentinel, the light armored vehicle and the VT4 are essential today

Brief blog Marine Missions Operations

9th October, 2021September 11, 2023 B2 Writing

Belgian frigate Leopold I hopes to take part in NATO exercise this week

(B2) The crew was very young to qualify for such intense training. And it took them three good

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[Interview] ASPIDES. A purely defensive operation that solves nothing. Forgotten geopolitical issues (Pascal Ausseur, FMES) April 8th
(B2) For Admiral Pascal Ausseur who heads the Mediterranean Foundation for Strategic Studies, the maritime operation launched by the Europeans in the Red Sea and in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is not entirely justified , nor at
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[News] In the Red Sea, 68 ships escorted by Aspides. First assessment after seven weeks April 8th
(B2) Eleven attacks have been repelled in the Red Sea since February 23, according to Josep Borrell. Visibly satisfied with the performance of the latest EU maritime operations. The High Representative of the EU
Olivier Jehin
[News] Eurocorps head dismissed. For violation of defense secrecy March 27, 2024
(B2) Polish General Gromadziński is no longer the head of the European Corps. He has just been dismissed from his position and his security clearance has been revoked by the Polish government. With immediate effect. Reason
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Portrait] Three new heads of CSDP missions in Georgia, Palestine and Somalia March 26, 2024
(B2) The COPS ambassadors approved this Tuesday, March 26, the appointment of three heads of mission. A French woman in Georgia In Georgia, the appointment of General Bettina Boughani is confirmed, as of
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Report] Steadfast Defender 24: the clear message of the return of major NATO maneuvers March 10, 2024
(B2 in Poland) The Allies are engaged in exercises on a scale not seen since the end of the Cold War. 90 soldiers and an entire arsenal engaged in maneuvers crossing numerous countries,
Romain Mielcarek
[Exclusive] Create a special fund dedicated to European defense? An idea to explore 23th February 2024
(B2) Between a European Peace Facility stuck by German difficulties and a tight budget at community level, a third way could emerge to support the rise of the manufacturing industry.
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Decryption] Operation EUNAVFOR Aspides officially established (v3) 8th February 2024
(B2 - exclusive) Objective, modes of action, area of operation, commands, budget, coordination, intelligence... the main elements of the new European operation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are now known . Text explanations. Validated
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] Military support for Ukraine. Between Paris and Berlin, like zests of nuance. kyiv as referee? 2th February 2024
(B2) At the end of the European Council, we were able to witness a detailed exchange, via press conferences, between the German Chancellor and the French President. Subliminal messages were passed
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] The semi-failure of the European plan to deliver heavy munitions to Ukraine 31th January 2024
(B2) The goal of delivering one million heavy munitions to Ukraine will not be achieved. It must be recognized. The Europeans have not been able to keep the commitment they made to kyiv. A setback
Nicolas Gros Verheyde

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[News] Ustica drama. The DC9 was shot down by a French fighter plane, denounces the Italian Amato