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Military equipment

Analysis National Defense Doctrine 

Defense. Germany talks a lot and does little. Why ?

August 26, 2020August 27, 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Germany, Bundestag, Military equipment, Heiko Maas, Pacifism

(B2 in Berlin) Germany finds it difficult to reconcile its words and deeds in terms of foreign policy and

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News Blog Military cooperation 

A stopover from Diksmuide to Piraeus far from being trivial. A permanent French presence announced

28th January 20205th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde EU Defense, Dixmude, Military equipment, Greece, Mirage 2000, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, Patrick Maisonnave

(B2) Diksmuide is present off Greece these days for an exercise with the Hellenic Armed Forces

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News Blog Sahel 

13 armored vehicles for the two Malian G5 Sahel battalions

17th January 20201th December 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Bastion, Military equipment, FAMA, G5 Sahel, Mali, armored vehicles

(B2) The European Union handed over to the Malian forces this Friday (January 17) 13 all-terrain armored vehicles of the Bastion La

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Analysis EU Defense (Doctrine) 

Why Europeans fail to convince when buying military equipment

17th May 201917th May 2019 Nicolas Gros Verheyde acquisitions, EU Defense, Military equipment, Erasmus military, burden sharing

(B2) Month after month, the results are falling. When given the choice, some Europeans prefer to buy American rather than European. Why

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Analysis Defense industry 

At Sofins, the French special forces arms fair

April 5thApril 9th Romain Mielcarek Military equipment, special forces, France, Sofins

(B2 in Souge) A real meeting place between special forces operators and industrialists, the Sofins, special forces exhibition

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News Blog EU-CSDP mission Sahel 

First delivery of personal protective equipment to G5 Sahel forces

31th October31th October B2 Writing Alain Holleville, Military equipment, EUTM Mali, FAMA, G5 Sahel, Bulletproof Vests

(B2) The Delegation of the European Union in Mali carried out, on October 26, the first delivery of equipment financed by the EU

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Analysis Aviation EU Defense (Doctrine) 

Right wrong. When Charles Michel defends the F-35, are his arguments judicious?

29th October15th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Charles Michel, Military equipment, F-16, F-35, fact checking, Q&A

(B2) Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel heard to defend his government's position on the choice of the plane

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Analysis Aviation Defense industry 

Fighter. Europeans love to buy American. Why ?

April 8th28th October Nicolas Gros Verheyde Fighter, Military equipment, Euro Fighter, F-16, F-35, fact checking, Gripen, Q&A, Gust, EU-USA

(B2) When we look at the equipment of Europeans, in fighter or combat planes, we notice a constant. The countries

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EU Defense (Doctrine) Opinion 

The European army: a false good idea (Guy Buchsenschmidt)

March 13, 201827th January 2019 B2 Writing european army, Military equipment, Eurocorps

(B2) The former commander of the Eurocorps, Belgian General Guy Buchsenschmidt, now retired, does not mince his words on

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  • [Verbatim] The strategic compass according to Josep Borrell March 23, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Notebook 23.03.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers March 23, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Preview] The key points of the conclusions on Ukraine of the European Council (v2) March 23, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] EDIRPA: IMCO's exclusive competence remains thorny March 22, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Special notebook] Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence. What They Said (March 20, 2023) March 21, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [About] Advance on the industry is not enough. We need a European army (Tajani) March 21, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Notebook 21.03.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers March 21, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Decryption] At least 2,5 billion euros to boost ammunition production in the EU and delivery to Ukraine March 21, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] 18 countries today, 25 tomorrow, decide to jointly buy ammunition via the European Defense Agency (v2) March 20, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and eight Iranian officials placed under sanctions March 20, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Iran, Tunisia and Cambodia singled out by the European Parliament March 20, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Confidential] Towards an agreement on ammunition for Ukraine between the 27? (v3) March 19, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. A half-deal on a roadmap March 19, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Confidential] Joint purchase of 155 mm shells. A text ready to sign on Monday! (v2) March 17, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Nine million euros for the armed forces of North Macedonia March 17, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Confidential] Where is the ammunition debate? The discussion continues between ambassadors March 17, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Analysis] The 500-word rule gives a boost to the European Parliament's emergency resolutions March 17, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser

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