Defence`s Feeds

The opening of the UK's new National Cyber Force on the outskirts of Samlesbury village, Lancashire, on 4 October, is

While Yemen's loyalist forces remain in difficulty against the Houthi rebels, particularly in the strategic region of Marib (IO, 09/07/21) - representatives

Alexander Bortnikov's order of 28 September, which details a list of information that, if disseminated or transmitted to a foreign

Discreet South Korean businessman Hyen Chung and his Singapore-based trading company Zasshid PTE stand out a mile from the rest

North Korean Hwasong 8 Ballistic Missile with a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle

MEPs call for a comprehensive set of measures and a coherent IT policy, as well as improved military cyber defence coordination, to strengthen EU cyber resilience.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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On 27 September, the Lebanese Arbitration and Mediation Center (LAMC) in Beirut issued its final award in favour of Iraq Telecom, a joint venture between Orange and Kuwaiti logistics firm Agility, in its dispute with the Intercontinental Bank of Lebanon

Cybersecurity firms the world over are flocking to the United Arab Emirates, including Italy's own Obsidium. This firm founded in

The promise of access to Russia's Arctic maritime routes has prompted the publicly owned Emirati maritime freight giant Dubai Ports

A phone call between Syria's President Bashar Al Assad and King Abdullah II of Jordan on 3 October marked the

The London High Court found Omani businessman Thamer Al Shanfari guilty of contempt of court on 27 September for not

On 27 September, the Lebanese Arbitration and Mediation Center (LAMC) in Beirut issued its final award in favour of Iraq Telecom, a joint venture between Orange and Kuwaiti logistics firm Agility, in its dispute with the Intercontinental Bank of Lebanon

Cybersecurity firms the world over are flocking to the United Arab Emirates, including Italy's own Obsidium. This firm founded in

The promise of access to Russia's Arctic maritime routes has prompted the publicly owned Emirati maritime freight giant Dubai Ports

A phone call between Syria's President Bashar Al Assad and King Abdullah II of Jordan on 3 October marked the

The London High Court found Omani businessman Thamer Al Shanfari guilty of contempt of court on 27 September for not

EDA Chief Executive Jiří Šedivý was in Cyprus this week (11-12 October) for meetings with Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides and Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Dimokritos Zervakis. He also had talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Christodoulides. The visit was part of the CE’s ongoing ‘tour des capitales’ which has him visiting all 26 EDA Member States.  

The ongoing work on the EU’s Strategic Compass, the implementation of the recommendations made in the first Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD), the state of play of the various PESCO projects with Cypriot participation, EDA’s current and future role as the European hub for collaborative capability development and driver of defence innovation, Cyprus’ involvement in EDA projects and programmes as well as EU-NATO cooperation were among the main topics discussed. The Agency’s practical support to CSDP missions and operations was also discussed, with a particular focus on maritime surveillance (MARSUR project).  

Mr Sedivy also had a discussion with representatives from Cypriot R&D companies and entities involved in EDA and EDIDP projects. He also visited the KIOS Centre of Excellence at the University of Cyprus. 

“I had the opportunity to express to Minister Petrides and Chief of Defence Lt General Zervakis my sincere appreciation for the fact that Cyprus is not only a very active stakeholder and contributor to EDA projects and programmes, but also a constant and committed supporter of deeper European defence cooperation. I am thankful for the good and positive talks I had over the past two days with all my interlocutors and look forward to continuing the Agency’s close cooperation with Cyprus”, Mr Šedivý commented. 

“Jiří Šedivý’s visit to Cyprus was really timely in the midst of the ongoing discussions and deliberations on the various defence related European initiatives. We had the chance to exchange views on an array of issues of mutual interest, including on Cyprus’ contribution and active engagement with the EDA and in a number of defence capabilities projects. I also highlighted the important role and contribution of the EDA to this end and the significant added value and experience that the Agency to the benefit of the European defence industry, research and technology. Following our joint meeting with Cypriot companies and research centres involved in EDA and EDIDP projects, I am confident that we will be able to increase Cypriot participation in future projects”, Minister Petrides added. 

Climate Change and Security Conference

On Monday (11 October), Minister Petrides and the EDA Chief Executive jointly inaugurated the Climate Change and Security Conference organised by the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and the Cyprus Institute.  

In teaming up with Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) in September, a partnership born by the group's drive to rival Dubai's DP World, the French shipping group CMA-CGM seems to have joined forces with the United Arab Emirate's rising star. ADP

The US operator of a constellation of radio frequency (RF) signals intelligence (SIGINT) satellites, HawkEye 360, is gaining strides in the

The lack of natural gas supply to the state-owned Odessa Port Plant (OPZ), which has been shut down since 18