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At the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara, discussions will focus on three main areas: increasing defence investments up to five percent of GDP, strengthening defence industry production, and continuing support for Ukraine. Lessons learned,...
(full report here) The Global Context: The global defence sector is undergoing a structural transformation driven by geopolitical competition, rapid technological diffusion, and operational learning from the conflict in Ukraine. Traditional, long-cycle, platform-centric procurement...
(download here) Major crises often trigger rapid announcements, but sustained delivery is where transformation truly succeeds. Europe’s critical infrastructures, transport, rail, energy, digital, require faster innovation cycles and shared risk governance. Competitiveness and resilience...
(full document here) Energy is no longer a mere support function; it is a force multiplier that will define technological advantage in the conflicts of the coming decade. The European defense sector currently relies...
(full article here) – by Gustavo Scotti di Uccio – This article, which explores the rapid evolution of autonomous trucking, is part of our broader commitment to examining the challenges and innovations shaping critical...
(full document here) – In an era defined by rapidly evolving threats and unprecedented environmental challenges — as starkly highlighted by the war in Ukraine — military sustainability is no longer a choice, but...
Innovation: The Tornado 2 Tempest project represents a monumental stride towards establishing a sustainable and circular aeronautics industry. It showcases the immense potential of recycling and additive manufacturing in reducing environmental impact and enhancing...
WASHINGTON, January 12, 2022 – The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of Follow-on Support for F100-PW-229 Engine Maintenance and related equipment for...
Boeing and the UK Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement for Boeing to support the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) fleet of Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft and train the crews that operate them....
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $600 million for the sustainment and support of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) over the next five years. BAE Systems is currently...
The U.S. Army awarded LONGBOW Limited Liability Company (LBL), a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Corporation, a five-year sustainment indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for up to $235.8 million to provide...
SIMBA Chain has been chosen to help the U.S. Air Force with Additive Manufacturing efforts on the battlefield and at home. The Air Force uses a complex supply chain to equip and repair forward-deployed...
See also: Military Mobility and the EU-NATO Conundrum – Clingendael Report July 2019 NATO has confirmed that it plans to establish a storage facility in Poland for U.S. military equipment, including armored vehicles, ammunition,...
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Defending Europe: Improving Military Mobility within and beyond the European Union – Army University Press Creating a fully-fledged European Defence Union by 2025 is imperative to Europe’s security and to build a Union that protects....
A U.S. Army research and development facility hosted NATO representatives for a three-day demonstration of its new military mobility software, as NATO allies work to ensure war fighters and their equipment can be quickly...
When mobility predictions are not correct, military ground vehicles become immobilized, putting Soldiers at risk and jeopardizing mission success. With a goal of improving mobility predictions, NATO representatives from around the world met at...
Gen. James McConville, vice chief of staff of the U.S. Army, said the service will look into how the civilian sector applies innovation and modernization with the aim of applying the same methods in the...
With defence purchases (in Australia) of about $200 billion planned or under way — and more than $56bn estimated to involve the army — it is no surprise the spending spree has grabbed headlines....
