Read more about the article The NATO Practice of Exercises: Cold Response 2022
Info Flash

The NATO Practice of Exercises: Cold Response 2022

On 14 March 2022 Cold Response 2022 (CR 22) began, one of the largest North Atlantic Organization Treaty (NATO) exercises in the Arctic since the 1980s. The exercise, led by Norway, involved 30.000 troops, 220 aircrafts and 50 ships from 27 countries and ended on 1 of April. The 2022 edition was held after two years of suspension (2020-2021) because of the pandemic.

Comments Off on The NATO Practice of Exercises: Cold Response 2022
23 May 2022
Read more about the article New and Old Issues in Space Security: from Space Debris Removal to Italy’s Call for Satellite Protection
Info Flash

New and Old Issues in Space Security: from Space Debris Removal to Italy’s Call for Satellite Protection

Following the recognition by Italy of space as a domain for military operations, the country must increase the robustness and the protection of its satellites. This decision aligns with international and transnational organisations of which Italy is a member, such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). The problem to be tackled is active attacks in space and the always present issue of space and orbital debris.

Comments Off on New and Old Issues in Space Security: from Space Debris Removal to Italy’s Call for Satellite Protection
20 May 2022
Read more about the article Poland to Bolster Western Presence in the Baltic Sea with Three Additional Mine Countermeasures Vessels
Info Flash

Poland to Bolster Western Presence in the Baltic Sea with Three Additional Mine Countermeasures Vessels

During the last week of March 2022, various sources reported the capture of a Russian advanced electronic warfare system (EWS) by Ukrainian forces. According to Insider and The Time of London, the Ukrainian armed forces identified an abandoned, damaged container covered by tree branches between the town of Makariv and Kyiv. The container was eventually identified as the command post of one of the most advanced Russian EWS, the 1RL257 Krasukha-4.

Comments Off on Poland to Bolster Western Presence in the Baltic Sea with Three Additional Mine Countermeasures Vessels
18 May 2022
Read more about the article Electronic Warfare: Between Recent Military Developments and New Strategic Priorities
Info Flash

Electronic Warfare: Between Recent Military Developments and New Strategic Priorities

During the last week of March 2022, various sources reported the capture of a Russian advanced electronic warfare system (EWS) by Ukrainian forces. According to Insider and The Time of London, the Ukrainian armed forces identified an abandoned, damaged container covered by tree branches between the town of Makariv and Kyiv. The container was eventually identified as the command post of one of the most advanced Russian EWS, the 1RL257 Krasukha-4.

Comments Off on Electronic Warfare: Between Recent Military Developments and New Strategic Priorities
11 May 2022
Read more about the article The Arctic: Climate Change as a Driver for a Geopolitical Shift
Info Flash

The Arctic: Climate Change as a Driver for a Geopolitical Shift

The issue of climate change is renowned for its global implications, not only on the environment but also on humans. Nevertheless, one of the shifts least touched upon is how the melting of the Arctic ice is changing the geopolitical theatre. All the major international actors are aware of this and have already developed policies to exploit or adapt to this shift. In this context, we witness bids from countries’ representatives and military exercises in the region.

Comments Off on The Arctic: Climate Change as a Driver for a Geopolitical Shift
29 April 2022