Europe

To Save Ukraine, Trump Needs to Think Bigger
Ukraine’s security future must be integrated into Europe’s, and squarely into the process of refashioning the U.S.-Russian relationship.

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.

Ukraine Warns Citizens Not to Share Videos of Combat Aircraft
Ukrainian officials have cautioned citizens from posting videos of their aircraft, notably the U.S.-made F-16 Fighting Falcon, citing the possibility that the footage could aid the Russian onslaught.

Australia Donated M1 Abrams MBTs Could be Stuck in Poland
Last year, Australia pledged to send forty-nine M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine. Those valuable vehicles are currently stuck in Poland, as operations at an American-run transfer facility are stalled.

Sanctions and Resetting U.S.-Russian Relations
If sanctions have proven ineffective at reversing the war or fostering democratic change, what should complement or replace them? While President Trump pushes for a Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire, Moscow and Washington...

Why Ukrainians Won’t Give Up
Just as America is the land of the free, so is Ukraine. Freedom is the highest value in Ukraine.

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.

Canada and Portugal May Pass on the F-35, but Germany and Turkey Are In
Germany remains committed to adopting the F-35 from the United States amidst the new rifts within the NATO alliance. Turkey may also be on track for new F-35s.

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.

Spain’s Leopard 2 MBTs Getting Major Upgrade
Spanish-based military company Indra Sistemas and its German counterpart, Rheinmetall Electronics, agreed to work together to enhance Madrid's fleet of Leopard 2E main battle tanks.

The Ju 87 Stuka: Hitler’s Screaming Terror in the Skies Above Europe
The Stuka was as much a psychological warfare weapon as it was an actual weapon of war.