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Americas Lockheed Martin has achieved a significant milestone in tactical airlift with the delivery of the 2,700th C-130 Hercules aircraft. This landmark aircraft, a KC-130J Super Hercules tanker variant, joins the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-252) stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Notably, this delivery coincides with the C-130’s 70th anniversary of first flight this year, further highlighting the enduring legacy of this versatile military transport aircraft. The C-130 Hercules, first introduced in 1954, has become a ubiquitous workhorse in military aviation circles. Renowned for its unmatched versatility and rugged performance, the C-130 operates in over 70 countries, supporting a diverse array of missions ranging from troop transport and cargo delivery to aerial assault and medical evacuation. The US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is asking industry partners to provide a kinetic defeat solution for medium-sized hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS).  According to a solicitation published earlier this week, the expected counter-UAS solution should integrate with various naval platforms to support expeditious deployment. It should also be compatible with existing sensors and combat systems onboard US Navy vessels. Middle East & Africa The White House has convinced two key Democrats on Capitol Hill to […]

Feminist foreign policy (FFP) provides a policy framework for government action and for processes and structures within ministries. The introduc­tion of such a framework is linked to a change in policy that is intended to help reduce discriminatory asymmetric relations of power. FFP is a new political concept that has emerged in the context of increas­ing gender awareness in international politics. The Swedish government was the first to officially describe its foreign policy as feminist in 2014. Other countries from various regions have gradually followed suit. Germany joined the trend in March 2023, when the Federal Foreign Office published its guidelines for feminist foreign policy and the Federal Minis­try for Economic Cooperation and Development published its strategy for a feminist development policy. Both ministries see their documents as unfinished concepts that – with the help of research – will be adapted and further developed. This study, with its 11 application-oriented analyses, can contribute towards this effort. In addition to the core elements of national FFP concepts, German and European policy towards selected countries (states in Eastern Europe as well as Turkey, the Palestinian territories and Iran) as well as individual policy areas and international instruments (trade policy, digital policy, migration, flight and displacement, stabilisation and sanctions) are exam­ined with regard to the limits and potentials of implementing FFP.

Die EU setzt für ihre Versorgung mit sogenannten kritischen Rohstoffen auf eine Verstärkung der Kooperation mit gleichgesinnten Staaten. Als »perfect match« sieht EU-Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen in diesem Zusammenhang Kanada an, ein rohstoffreicher und verlässlicher Partner, der die geopolitischen Interessen und Nach­haltigkeitsziele der EU teilt. Kanada will seine Lieferketten diversifizieren und dem Einfluss chinesischer Akteure in seiner Bergbauindustrie durch eine Politik des Friendshoring entgegenwirken. Dabei zeigt sich die kanadische Regierung weitaus offener als die US-Regierung für eine Zusammenarbeit mit der EU in Rohstofflieferketten und Schlüsselindustrien. Eine Vertiefung der Kooperation ist für beide Seiten vorteilhaft. Um die Rohstoffpartnerschaft wirklich zu einem perfekten Match zu machen, sollte die EU jedoch stärkere finanzielle Anreize setzen für die Verzahnung der europäischen und kanadischen Industrien, den wissenschaftlichen Austausch und die technische Zusammenarbeit fördern und sich für starke unternehmerische Sorgfaltspflichten in Lieferketten einsetzen.

In the European summer of 2027, the world faces a threat, not only to human health but also to biological diversity and food security. An alarming scenario is emerging: The rapidly thawing permafrost in the Russian tundra has released an unknown form of anthrax that is primarily transmitted by birds. European efforts to collaborate with Russia in combating the spread of this pathogen are being met with resistance.

Neuer Einfluss in Afrika? Gerrit Kurtz über russische Marinebasen, die Rolle Moskaus im Bürgerkrieg im Sudan und deutsche Interessen am Roten Meer.

Acht Vorschläge für eine effizientere bilaterale Kooperationsarchitektur im Bereich der Verteidigung

The European Centre for Manual Neutralisation Capabilities (ECMAN) has successfully concluded an intense two-week exercise dedicated specifically for MNT (Manual Neutralization Techniques) operators. The EUROPEAN GUARDIAN 2024 exercise gathered 14 MNT operators from the army, air force, navy and special police units from Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Ireland and Italy.

Manual neutralisation techniques are the most advanced improvised device disposal proficiencies, which enable experienced and specially trained operators to access, diagnose, and manually dispose of hazardous material. These tactics, techniques and procedures need to be applied where the use of regular explosive ordnance procedures or of energetic weapons are inappropriate, and manual improvised explosive devices’ neutralisation capabilities are the last resort.

During the two-week course, operators were confronted with sophisticated improvised explosive devices (IEDs). These IEDs were embedded in realistic scenarios based on past, current and potential operations at home and abroad, including minor CBRN incidents. The aim of this Field Training, which culminated in a live exercise was to maintain and further improve the skills and techniques of the trained operators and thereby meet the national and international requirements of the participating nations in dealing with complex IEDs, which may also contain CBRN payloads.

Distinguished Visitor’s Day – Staying one step ahead

The Commander of the Austrian Logistics School, Brigadier General Stefan Lampl, and the Director ECMAN, Colonel Jürgen Pirolt, welcomed all guests and invited them to experience first-hand what an MNT operator is capable of, during the distinguished visitor’s day on June 4 in Vienna.

EDA, which is responsible for the ECMAN project, was represented by the Director of the Capabilities, Armament and Planning Directorate, Stefano Cont, who took the opportunity to share his thoughts on the ECMAN project with the participating guests. In particular, he emphasised that “ECMAN is a visible product of each country's commitment to multinational cooperation. It enhances operational capability through training in the procedures and techniques used in the manual neutralization of complex IEDs.”

Looking at lessons from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Director Cont stated that C-IEDs are more relevant than ever in recent history and encouraged the Director ECMAN, on behalf of the entire project, to continue all efforts to train these sophisticated MNT operators and explore new techniques and procedures to always stay one step ahead.

• Learn more about EDA’s efforts in Counter-IED in this article Synchronized Counter-IED Threat in Europe,Counter-IED Report Spring-Summer 2024 by Delta Business Media Limited - Issuu

Une forte explosion a eu lieu dans le centre de Cetinje. Deux personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs autres blessées. La police avance le cas d'un règlement de compte entre deux puissants gangs criminels.

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Posted Ukrainian workers: the Member State in which the works are carried out may impose an obligation to obtain a residence permit

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Advertising for biocidal products: EU law prohibits use of the indication ‘skin friendly’

Die freiwillige Auflösung des Parlaments könnte den Weg für eine rechtspopulistische Regierung in Frankreich ebnen. Das stellt ein enormes Risiko für Europa dar.

L'accord de Prespa a mis fin en juin 2018 au vieux contentieux entre la Grèce et la Macédoine – devenue « du Nord ». Alors que cet accord est désormais remis en cause, ses deux artisans, Alexis Tsipras et Zoran Zaev, tirent la sonnette d'alarme.

- Le fil de l'Info / Macédoine du Nord, Grèce, Courrier des Balkans, Nom de la Macédoine, Relations régionales

Paris, le 18 juin 2024 À l’occasion du salon Eurosatory 2024, Safran Electronics & Defense a annoncé le lancement de sa solution de lutte anti-drones Skyjacker. Ce système répond à la menace croissante des drones, aussi bien sur le champ de bataille qu’à...

Paris, le 19 juin 2024 À l’occasion du salon Eurosatory 2024, Safran Electronics & Defense lance l’intelligence artificielle ACE, pour « Advanced Cognitive Engine ». Son objectif est d’intégrer des capacités IA dans l’ensemble des produits de Safran Electronics...

The European Defence Agency (EDA) is delighted to announce the three winners of its Research, Technology, and Innovation Papers Award 2024. This year, the competition focused on innovative technologies, processes, and applications for enhanced future defence capabilities. The three winners were presented with their awards at Eurosatory in Paris by EDA Research, Technology and Innovation Director, Nathalie Guichard. 

EDA’s award seeks to increase the visibility and impact of tomorrows innovators and aims to promote and support the work of early career researchers by introducing their work to the defence community, stimulate engagement of innovators to widen their access to emerging and potentially disruptive research, and identify areas in which additional investment is needed to address future defence capability needs. Each of the three prize presented their papers at a dedicated EDA event hosted at the Eurosatory Innovation Lab, which is the dedicated area of the exhibition dedicated to start-ups and young innovators. 

“With this initiative EDA supports young talents with the aim to retain unique skills in the defence and security sectors”, said Nathalie Guichard at the event. “This is the second edition of this award, set up in the context of the Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI), and we have seen an increasing interest from academia in competing at European level which is a sign of the thriving R&T ecosystem in Europe.”

And the winners are:

- Michele MAESTRINI from the POLITECNICO DI MILANO for a paper titled “SPACEGUARD: How space law enforcement can enhance space security through comprehensive monitoring and response to threats” - award collected by co-author Niccolo’ FARACO. 

- Isabel CARNOTO AMAT, from the University Carlos III of Madrid for a paper titled “Towards small object detection in space: photonic integrated quantum illumination”.

- Giulio MEUCCI from the National Inter-University Consortium for Telecommunications for a paper titled “AI-generated threats to maritime navigation using deceptive ISAR images”. 

Abstracts

SpaceGuard: How Space Law Enforcement can Enhance Space Security through Comprehensive Monitoring and Response to Threats

"SpaceGuard: How Space Law Enforcement can Enhance Space Security through Comprehensive Monitoring and Response to Threats" by Michele Maestrini and colleagues proposes an innovative solution for space law enforcement. 

The paper addresses the need for robust monitoring and response capabilities to manage the growing threats from unknown and potentially hostile space objects. SpaceGuard integrates guidance, navigation, and capabilities identification modules to inspect and characterize these objects autonomously. 

The approach leverages existing technologies from Active Debris Removal (ADR) and On-Orbit Servicing (OOS), aiming to enhance space security and resilience. The dual-use nature of the technology also opens commercial opportunities, potentially positioning the EU as a leader in space security and commercial space services   


AI-Generated Threats to Maritime Navigation using Deceptive ISAR Images
The paper "AI-Generated Threats to Maritime Navigation using Deceptive ISAR Images" by Giulio Meucci, Francesco Mancuso, and Alessandro Cantelli-Forti explores the vulnerabilities of ship radar systems to cyber-attacks. Specifically, it examines how Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) can be used to create fake Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) images that closely resemble real targets. 

This technique can manipulate radar data, causing navigational problems such as collisions or delays by presenting false images of ships or objects. The study highlights the significant risks posed by such cyber threats, especially by Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), which are sophisticated, long-term attacks often backed by state actors. 

The research underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures in maritime operations to counter these potential threats.
 
Towards Small Object Detection in Space: Photonic Integrated Quantum Illumination
In "Towards Small Object Detection in Space: Photonic Integrated Quantum Illumination," Isabel Carnoto Amat and her colleagues present a novel approach for detecting faint space debris and small satellites using quantum illumination. 

The proposed system leverages a Photonic Integrated whispering gallery mode resonator utilising thin film lithium niobate technology. This resonator serves as an entanglement source and frequency upconversion stage, designed for space applications due to its reduced size, weight, and power consumption. 

The paper discusses the potential of quantum technologies to enhance detection capabilities by improving sensitivity and reducing noise levels. Although the technology is not yet mature for immediate deployment, the authors emphasize its promising future in providing comprehensive coverage and increased reliability for space debris detection.
 
About HEDI 
The EDA Research, Technology, and Innovation Papers Award is done under the ‘’umbrella’’ of HEDI (Hub for EU Defence Innovation), which is the new platform for innovation, led by EDA, that was established in March 2022 as an action derived from "Strategic Compass for EU Defence and Security’’.

HEDI has the objective of fostering innovative technological solutions following a systemic approach towards cutting-edge military capabilities. Furthermore, HEDI serves as a platform to stimulate and facilitate cooperation on defence innovation while ensuring synergies with related European Commission activities, notably the EU defence innovation scheme, coherence of output with NATO innovation and other EU Defence Innovation organizations.
 

 

 

 

Die Konfliktkonstellationen in Südasien befinden sich im Umbruch. Dazu beigetragen haben eine Reihe internationaler und nationaler Entwicklungen seit Mitte der 2010er Jahre. Sicherheitspolitisch wird die Region künftig weniger durch den indisch-pakistanischen Konflikt als durch die Rivalität zwischen Indien und China geprägt. Die ungeklärte Grenzfrage zwischen beiden Ländern und deren geopolitische Rivalitäten in Südasien und im Indo-Pazifik sind Ausgangspunkt für weitere Konflikte. Chinas umfangreiche Investitionen im Rahmen der Seidenstraßen-Initiative haben die ohnehin nur geringen Ansätze regionaler Zusammen­arbeit, für die etwa die South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) steht, weiter geschwächt. Die zunehmende Verschuldung der Staaten dürfte Beijings politischen Einfluss in Südasien mittelfristig weiter erhöhen. Neu-Delhi konzentriert sein regionales Engagement auf den Golf von Bengalen und den Indischen Ozean. Politisch ist seit den 2010er Jahren ein verstärktes Aufkommen populis­tischer und autokratischer Regime zu beobachten, zuvorderst in Indien, Bangladesch und Sri Lanka. Sofern sich diese Tendenzen verstetigen, wird Berlin in den bilateralen Beziehungen nach Südasien eine Balance finden müssen – auf der einen Seite stehen die normativen Ansprüche der eigenen Außenpolitik, auf der anderen die gemeinsamen Interessen mit dem jeweiligen Partnerland. Ein indisch-chinesischer Konflikt wird Deutschland eine klarere Positionierung abverlangen, als dies bei früheren indisch-pakistanischen Krisen der Fall war. Angesichts der Schwäche regionaler Organisationen sollte sich das deutsche Engagement stärker auf minilaterale Formate richten.

Le Kosovo n'est pas prêt d'autoriser la procréation médicalement assistée (PMA) pour tou.te.s : au contraire, députés de la majorité comme de l'opposition font bloc pour dénoncer le « danger » que représenteraient les femmes non mariées. Chronique d'une offensive réactionnaire.

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