Europe, United States
NATO rethinks its rapid reaction plans

Europe, United States
Pentagon fine-tunes intelligence structure in Europe

Anchored at their garrison in Wiesbaden, Germany, the US armed forces rely on discreet intelligence recruits scouted out by an array of Department of State providers.

Europe, Poland, United States
Poland at the heart of NATO rapid reaction exercises

Already a logistical hub for the Euro-Atlantic response to the war in Ukraine, Warsaw is also a major theatre for allied training, further illustrating NATO's concerns to the east.

The Intelligence Gazette
Ukrainian BEB, France in NATO, US Army in Europe, AUKUS

Appointments, reforms and key issues: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community, from Washington to Tampere, and Landstuhl to Canberra.

UkraineAnti-corruption audit of economic security bureau

France/NATOParis builds up communication channels with the alliance

United States/Germany/FinlandFinland and US Army forge connection

United States/AustraliaAUKUS forces State Department to adapt

Europe, North America
Brunssum Command central to NATO's regional plans

Joint Force Command Brunssum, one of three operational NATO commands, will be in charge of the alliance's rapid reaction forces in 2024, while new plans were adopted at the Vilnius summit that have specific implications for the "Northern Europe" command.

Spotlight | Europe, United States
NATO's operational plans on Vilnius summit agenda

Along with the highly political subjects to be addressed at the Vilnius summit starting tomorrow, behind the scenes, NATO will also be poring over new drafts of its regional crisis plans whose general outline has already been agreed by the alliance's military wing.

Germany, Poland, United States
From Wiesbaden to a Polish NATO base, Washington beefs up military presence in Europe

The US military has increased its footprint on the continent by boosting its telecommunications networks in Germany and lately in Poland especially. Washington's efforts include bringing in more troops and reinforcing its infrastructure there.

Europe, Macedonia, United States
Ukraine war boosts General Dynamics' outlook in Eastern Europe

Eastern European governments seeking to re-arm their troops have taken an interest in some of the US military equipment being used in Ukraine. Just this month, North Macedonia's chief of defence staff went window-shopping in the US.

Europe, France, United States
NATO 2030 initiative's implications for Paris

NATO's ambitions, in the event the war in Ukraine worsens, would impose some major changes on France's military logistics apparatus.

Europe, Ukraine, United States
NATO seeks to consolidate position in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine taking up their energy, NATO officials have loudly condemned Russia. While alliance member states are in charge of logistics and the military response to the conflict, NATO is looking to consolidate its long-term position in Kyiv.

Europe, Ukraine, United States
The top brass and consultants steering Kyiv on the path to NATO

In order to give itself every chance of joining the north Atlantic alliance, Ukraine is making proposals for the new security structure that Europe wants. It is being advised in this process by political and military experts specialised in these issues.

France, Romania, United States
Paris seeks to restore influence in Bucarest, where US has become closer ally

The war in Ukraine has put the spotlight on changing military and security influences in neighbouring countries, whose help is needed. Over the past two decades, French influence has steadily declined in Romania while the US has stepped in and pursued very active security diplomacy in the country.

Europe, Russia, Ukraine
How NATO prepared for a Russian offensive

In its response to Moscow's military assault on Ukraine, the North Atlantic alliance has regained its original purpose: the defence of its eastern front. France has been both at the forefront of its deterrance operations and acting as a mediator behind the scenes.

France, Russia, Ukraine
How Paris prepared its intelligence services for the Russian offensive in Ukraine

France was quick to set aside its reservations about the likelihood of an imminent Russian invasion and put its intelligence services and military units on standby a few hours before it started. The main focus was then to make up for its human resource gaps.

Ukraine
Ukraine parliament to vote on intelligence role for military commandos

With tensions with Russia rising exponentially and Ukraine's SBU currently undergoing reform, Kyiv may entrust its military special forces with more intelligence and counterintelligence missions.