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B2 Writing July 3, 201822th June 2023 Arctic, Catherine Warner, RSMC, Drones, gliders, Mining, Norway, NATO, Submarines

Alliance, NATO research vessel, tests underwater drones in the Far North

(B2 – In the Norwegian Sea) While sailing between Iceland and Norway, we were able to embark for a few hours

Blog Analysis Mediterranean sea Missions Operations

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 7th October28th December 2017 Germany, Maritime patrol aircraft, Belgium, Drones, Spain, EUNAVFOR Med, exclusive, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Navy, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Submarines

What are the means of Operation Sophia (EUNAVFOR Med) in its phase 2?

(BRUSSELS2) In its second phase, which starts today, Operation Sophia (formerly EUNAVFOR Med) will include 6 ships and 7 air assets

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 10th January 201312th December 2014 Budget, Cooperation, industry, Italy, Navy, Submarines, U212

Two submarines for the Italian Navy in the midst of a crisis...

(BRUSSELS2) As reported by the Italian press (read here), the Italian army is preparing to equip itself with two new submarines, U-212. A

News Blog B2 ARMED

Nicolas Gros Verheyde November 2, 20118th May 2018 Budget, Bulgaria, Denmark, Netherlands, Submarines, Soviet Union

Bulgaria buries its last submarine

(BRUSSELS2) The Bulgarian submarine fleet has lived. The Bulgarian Navy celebrated – Tuesday (November 1, Day of the Dead, all

News Blog B2 ARMED

Nicolas Gros Verheyde September 8, 20118th May 2018 Germany, Budget, Greece, Submarines, Turkey

Greek submarines: 3 billion euros evaporated… not for everyone

(BRUSSELS2) Among the waste of Greek money, there is that of the mad arms race between the

News Blog EU Institutions information

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 7th January 201111th May 2018 Germany, Armament contract, Espionnage, Markets, offset, European Parliament, piratage, Portugal, Submarines

The mailbox of a MEP from the defense sub-committee hacked?

The mailbox of the Portuguese Socialist MEP, active member of the European Parliament's Defense sub-committee, Ana Maria Gomes, would have

News Blog Defense industry

Nicolas Gros Verheyde April 8th28th October Corruption, Justice, Defense procurement, Navy, Portugal, Submarines

Portuguese submarines come up against a stumbling block… legal

(BRUSSELS2) Arms contracts are often accompanied by serious counterparties for the States or political leaders who sign the contract.

[Alert] Joe Biden launches the debate on post-Gaza. Possible sanctions against Israeli settlers November 18, 2023
(B2) In an opinion published in the Washington Post this Saturday (November 18), the American president sets the stage for the aftermath of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. But above all, he threatens extremist settlers with sanctions by
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Interview] Brexit, Putin, Middle East, Rule of law, Unanimity, High Representative… Jean Asselborn lets loose November 18, 2023
(B2) Just before his departure from the Luxembourg government, Jean Asselborn, the dean of foreign policy among Europeans, agreed to share with us the fruit of his experience. Twenty years of holding the handle
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] Warning Danger! Europe still lives in the age of innocence (Nathalie Loiseau) November 14, 2023
(B2) In front of a selected audience of soldiers, researchers, experts in geopolitics, students, Nathalie Loiseau (Horizons/Renew), delivered a vibrant appeal to Europeans to become aware of their assets - democracy, prosperity, peace -, assets
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] A European defense, still nowhere to be found (Defence interviews) November 2, 2023
(B2) Despite growing tensions on the world stage, the war in Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, European defense remains a mirage. The Atlantic Alliance is strengthening. And the Europeans always show up
Olivier Jehin
[In brief] In the absence of a rapid European possibility, Armenia will be armed by France 24th October
(B2) Ground-air defense, radars, enhanced cooperation, training... France promises Armenia all its military support. Support which overcomes the difficulty at European level of triggering significant and rapid aid under the
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[In brief] During the war in Ukraine, trade with Russia continues 24th October
(B2) Despite the war in Ukraine, imports of certain Russian special metals, such as titanium and aluminum, continue. To the greatest benefit of the oligarchs close to power, denounces a journalistic investigation. The main players in
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] Von der Leyen's media coup in Israel: a real institutional coup? 15th October
(B2) The President of the European Commission committed a major political blunder on Friday (October 13). A diplomatic mistake and an institutional error. But above all a strategic error which could undermine all
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Reportage] In Toledo, Ukrainian soldiers in combat training and against IEDs September 3, 2023
(B2 - exclusive) Without fanfare, Spain continues training Ukrainian soldiers. More than 3000 have already been trained. Mainly within its infantry academy in Toledo. Express, practical and intense training to which B2
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] ASAP, ammunition plan. Schizophrenia pushed to its climax 11th June 2023
(B2) The censorship of several major provisions of the European Commission's project aimed at boosting the production of munitions is surprising in more than one way. The proposed act of support for the production of
Olivier Jehin