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News Blog North Africa Libya Missions Operations

September 11, 2020September 30, 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A vessel suspected of violating the embargo to Libya intercepted by Operation Irini (v3)

(B2) European military vessels blocked off Libya a Norwegian tanker chartered by the Arab Emirates

North Africa Libya Brief blog Missions Operations

1th June 20202th June 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The Jean Bart blocks an Emirati vessel smuggling oil. And go back to Toulon (v2)

(B2) The frigate Jean Bart blocked an oil tanker last Friday (May 22). He sought to violate the embargo on

News Blog Gulf Middle East Israel Palestine Missions Operations

December 31, 2019September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The Courbet will take part in the European operation in the Strait of Hormuz

(B2) The frigate Courbet (F-712) will celebrate the New Year with a distinguished guest, the Minister of Defense Florence

News Blog Arms export, disarmament Marine

26th February 201919th January 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

German double game exposed: technology and weapons made in Germany used in Yemen

(B2) German weapons and technology play a much larger role in the war in Yemen than

News Blog Balkans

August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Balkan Arms Airline. Well-organized traffic between the Balkans and the Middle East

(B2) From Belgrade or Nis, from Bratislava or Ostrava, from Sofia or Bourgas… these are no less than

News Blog North Africa Libya EEAS High Representative

November 6, 201522th June 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Bernardino Leon in the United Arab Emirates… A curious mix of genres?

(B2) The UN special envoy for Libya, the Spaniard Bernardino Leòn, left office on Friday. He should take

News Blog Gulf Middle East

August 31, 2014September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Americans, British and French carry out humanitarian airdrops… and a bit more? on Amerli

(BRUSSELS2) Several French C160, American, British and Australian C130 and C17 planes carried out on Saturday night in

News Blog Aviation

November 5, 20128th May 2018 B2 Writing

Cameron as Eurofighter VRP in the Gulf

(BRUSSELS) David Cameron landed in Dubai on Monday (November 5) as part of a visit that should develop exchanges

News Blog maritime piracy

July 1, 20128th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

$1 million for the Somali naval forces

(B2) The United Arab Emirates has confirmed its commitment to contribute up to $1 million to the strengthening of

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(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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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,
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[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.
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[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