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The European Union and Space Defence
Since Sputnik was launched into orbit in 1957, space technology has evolved rapidly. Because of the connected world we live in, space-based technologies have become
Conscription in the European Union Armed Forces: National Trends, Benefits and EU Modernised Service
During the 19th and 20th centuries, most countries, whether authoritarian or not, envisaged conscription in order to involve the citizenry in their armies. These centuries were a stage
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Progress on EU Surveillance Capabilities against CBRN Threats
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) agents present an extremely challenging Operational Environment (OE) for current and future commanders overseeing joint land operations. Besides traditional chemical agents, ground troops will likely
Latest developments on German interoperability efforts
On October 24 2019, the chiefs of staff of the armies of Germany and the United States agreed to sign the so-called ‘Strategic Vision Statement’. In this statement, Lt. Gen.
Future Hives: Drone Swarms
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are widely used by armies for missions such as search and rescue, but up to now only, independently operated aircraft have been used. In
