NATO

The Airbus A400M Atlas Proves Europe Can Work Together
The Airbus A400M Atlas is a symbol of European high-tech and military collaboration. It is a highly capable platform, blending tactical flexibility with strategic reach.

Portugal May Not Buy the F-35 Stealth Fighter After All
If Lisbon does end up forgoing the F-35, it could look to purchase less capable European options.

Italy’s Vaunted “Phoenix” Helicopter Promises Much and Delivers Little
Italy has its heart in the right place, but it is likely buying a pre-failed helicopter system.

European Strategic Autonomy is an Illusion
Europe still needs U.S. help to properly equip itself for defending the continent.

Russia’s Tu-95 “Bear” Bomber is the Stuff of NATO’s Nightmares
The recent Ukrainian strike on the Engels-2 airbase in Russia shows the value that Kyiv places on taking the Tu-95 out of action—and how their continued operation threatens Ukraine.

Will America Leave NATO Command to Europe?
Republican lawmakers have mainly supported every decision President Donald Trump made since he returned to the White House. However, a rift is now developing over the command of the NATO...

Europe’s Fighting Talk is no Substitute for Hard Power
Instead of unconvincingly pumping out their chests, European leaders should engage with the Trump administration in constructive diplomacy with Russia. Last week, the chiefs of staff from 34 NATO and...

As Space War Looms, Europe Prepares to Defend Its Galileo Satellites
Since the start of the Ukraine conflict, there have been periodic disruptions of Europe’s Galileo GPS network—attacks that have almost all been traced to Russia.

Germany’s New Chancellor Wants to Give Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
The sudden shift in German policy toward Ukraine reflects the radically changing situation in the ongoing war.

The U.S. Air Force Conducted a Live Weapons Drop Over Sweden
Two Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers were deployed to conduct a “low-pass flyover in Sweden.” The flight marked the first anniversary of the nation’s accession to NATO. What wasn’t noted was...

Shuttered VW Plant Could Produce German Military Vehicles
German defense giant Rheinmetall may seek to acquire a Volkswagen auto plant and use the soon-to-be-shuttered facility to produce military vehicles. Rheinmetall AG, currently Germany’s largest arms manufacturer and the...

Why NATO Should Move Nuclear Weapons to Poland
Expanding the nuclear-sharing program to Warsaw would send a clear message to Putin: any attack on Poland would be a catastrophic mistake. A nuclear power play is unfolding in NATO’s...