As Europe navigates its defence priorities at home and elsewhere, defence innovation, burden-sharing and issue-based cooperation could provide a road towards greater cooperation with the Indo-Pacific. Read @darshanabaruah & @VeerleNouwens’ full analysis here.

Both Tehran and Tel Aviv have broken taboos: Israel by striking targets in Iran, Iran by striking a US base in Qatar, which was arguably its closest ally. There are legacies to both actions. John Raine explains.

There is a broad recognition that nations, institutions and private actors need to work together more closely to better mitigate the threats to orbital infrastructure, be these accidental or deliberate. Find out more and read the IISS report:

Non-US NATO navies have been making substantial investments in their replenishment-at-sea (RAS) capabilities. They are on track to almost fully renew their replenishment fleets by 2029. Find out more about current inventories and ongoing procurement programmes on Military

The UK and France have strengthened defence ties with the Lancaster House 2.0 and Northwood declarations - deepening nuclear and conventional cooperation. Realising their full potential will require aligned plans, investments, and work with key allies. Read Nick Childs’ full

RT @IISS_org: The UK and France have strengthened defence ties with the Lancaster House 2.0 and Northwood declarations - deepening nuclear….

‘External threats compel the two countries to work together regardless of who is in the leadership right now’ – Prof Victor Cha. @VictorDCha highlights the growing strategic necessity of bilateral cooperation amid shared challenges from North Korea, China, and regional

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India waited 25 years after its first nuclear test before formally declaring itself a nuclear power. Why the delay? What changed in 1998? And how do China and Pakistan factor in? . 🎧 In this episode, we traced the strategic choices behind India’s nuclear path. Listen now:

The European Commission has reallocated EUR1 billion to fund new submarine cables and surveillance capabilities to aid detection and prevention. NATO initiatives like Baltic Sentry also seek to deter intentional cable damage. ➡ Read the GSIS Executive Briefing:

We are delighted to announce that Sweden’s Minister of Defence Pål Jonson will speak at the IISS Prague Defence Summit – a major forum for political, military and industry leaders to discuss the most effective ways to build defence capacity in the Euro-Atlantic region, which will

NATO’s maritime power depends on critical enablers like replenishment-at-sea. While the US has long led in providing underway-replenishment for the Alliance, European countries and Canada are altering this dynamic by investing in their replenishment fleets to enhance their

NATO’s maritime power depends on critical enablers like replenishment-at-sea. While the US has long led in providing underway-replenishment for the Alliance, European countries and Canada are altering this dynamic by investing in their replenishment fleets to enhance their

The ArianeGroup has debuted designs for a conventionally armed medium-range ballistic missile, a potential answer from France to Europe’s long-range strike capability gap. Read @zuzannagwadera's new #MissileDialogueInitiative analysis here.

European countries are allocating more of their defence budgets towards investment in capabilities. There are signs that the trend is stabilising, but this may change as countries utilise greater fiscal headroom allowed by the European Commission’s Readiness 2030/ReArm Europe

RT @IISS_org: NATO’s maritime power depends on critical enablers like replenishment-at-sea. While the US has long led in providing underway….

The UK and France have strengthened defence ties with the Lancaster House 2.0 and Northwood declarations - deepening nuclear and conventional cooperation. Realising their full potential will require aligned plans, investments, and work with key allies. Read Nick Childs’ full

Both Tehran and Tel Aviv have broken taboos: Israel by striking targets in Iran, Iran by striking a US base in Qatar, which was arguably its closest ally. There are legacies to both actions. John Raine explains.

China’s space capabilities have also been improved through its extensive space diplomacy, particularly with countries in Africa and Latin America. This has included space partnerships with at least 16 countries in Africa and 11 countries in Latin America. Explore the latest

In the latest episode of #JapanMemo, we explore Japan–South Korea relations in light of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic normalisation. @RobertAlanWard is joined by Prof Sakata Yasuyo from @kuis_amc, @VictorDCha and Prof Jung-Hoon Lee from @yonsei_u for an insightful discussion