EuroPULS: Germany scales a parallel rocket artillery architecture in Europe
Europe's rocket artillery fragments along a US policy line. Germany's framework contract is the deliberate act that capitalises what emerged.
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[IAMD] Air & Missile Defence
NNbS: Germany's SHORAD Rebuild Is Delivering — Except at the Bottom
Germany's NNbS Teilprojekt 3 35mm C-RAM layer remains uncontracted in March 2026, even as Skynex proves itself in Ukraine and Italy. Skyranger 30 expansion, DefendAir missiles, and interceptor drones are reshaping the architecture around it.
[MDF] Doctrine & Force
Perspectives: Arctic Endurance Was Not an Exercise
DR's investigation reveals that the multinational operation tracked across Greenland since January was a coordinated European defence contingency against a US seizure — politically prepared with allies since early 2025.
Steadfast Dart 2026: NATO’s First Major Test of the Allied Reaction Force
A deep-dive into Exercise Steadfast Dart 2026 — the Allied Reaction Force's first operational-scale deployment under JFC Brunssum, and the clearest test yet of NATO's post-NRF multi-domain readiness architecture.
NATO Exercises 2026: The Complete Guide to Allied Readiness
A continually updated guide to every confirmed NATO exercise in 2026 – dates, locations, and what each drill means for collective defence. Perfect for students, journalists, and security professionals. Last update: 17 March 2026.
[CEE] Central & Eastern Europe
Latvia's Artillery Bet: What the Rheinmetall Plant Signifies
The deal establishes the second pillar of an emerging 'Baltic Ammunition Belt,' reshaping NATO's industrial posture on its eastern flank.
[DPL] Policy
Industrial Deterrence: Germany’s €377 B Experiment in Defence Governance
The Zeitenwende’s next phase transforms procurement into governance, anchoring NATO’s rear-area deterrence — yet fiscal and bureaucratic limits may decide whether the model endures.
Poland’s Homeland Defence Act 2025: NATO’s Eastern Anchor Becomes Operational
Poland’s Homeland Defence Act 2025 marks a shift from blueprint to reality. With Abrams, F-35s, East Shield, and U.S. FMF loans, Warsaw has become NATO’s eastern anchor.