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Blog Analysis EU Defense (Doctrine)

April 21thApril 23th Nicolas Gros Verheyde

[Analysis] The Europeans are blocking the delivery of ammunition to Ukraine? A little exaggerated no! Explanations

(B2) The Europeans cannot agree on ammunition. And it's all France's fault. It is

News Blog Balkans Missions Operations

28th May 201628th May 2016 Leonor Hubaut

EUFOR supports the destruction of obsolete ammunition and weapons in Bosnia and Herzegovina

(BRUSSELS2) In Bosnia-Herzegovina, the destruction of obsolete munitions and weapons is now one of the priorities of the European military operation EUFOR

Russia Caucasus Ukraine

21th February 201423th February 2014 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Murders in Ukraine (Update)

(BRUSSELS2) What has happened over the past two days in kyiv is not just a matter of clashes between demonstrators and

West Africa - Sahel Aviation

December 30, 2013March 2, 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Le Drian in Mali for New Year's Eve. A visit full of meaning…

(BRUSSELS2) The French Defense Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, is traveling to Mali this evening for a visit which

Business News Military cooperation (projects)Land

March 12, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The Balts jointly buy ammunition for the Carl Gustav

(BRUSSELS2) The Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) will buy ammunition jointly through the European Security Agency.

News Blog North Africa Libya

September 22, 20118th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Have feedback from the operation in Libya

(BRUXELLES2 in Wroclaw) Among the subjects discussed during the Defense Ministers dinner, also emerged the fact

[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