Defense

A rare glimpse into covert arms sales world: How Western companies make a fortune on brokering deals for Ukraine

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine desperately needed weapons to defend itself. European private arms dealers saw an opportunity and offered their services …

Defense

NATO in deep water because of Chinese port investments

Port terminals in European cities such as Gdynia, Rotterdam and Antwerpen-Zeebrugge are crucial logistic hubs for the arrival of US Armed Forces and equipment for …

Defense

NATO’s military mobility still falls short

NATO cannot strengthen its eastern flank fast enough. The European military transport rail and road network still faces enormous bottlenecks. “The further east you get, …