by Timucin Ibu | Jun 12, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways FCAS is not merely a procurement failure; it is a stress test for European defence autonomy. The breakdown of the fighter-jet pillar shows that Europe still struggles to convert strategic ambition into operational capability when sovereignty, industrial...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Jun 10, 2026 | Defence & Security, Infographic
The Collapse of FCAS: Strategic & Industrial Post-Mortem Anatomy of Europe's Defunct 6th-Generation Fighter Alliance The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), designed to consolidate European defense capabilities under a single next-generation network, has officially been...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Jun 4, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways Europe’s rearmament problem is shifting from financing to execution and consent. SAFE shows that money can be mobilised, but Italy and Poland reveal that funds only matter if governments can politically justify them and administratively convert them into...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 23, 2026 | Defence & Security, Infographic
Germany's Military Strategy 2039 Foundational roadmap to become the strongest conventional military force in Europe. Primary Threat Russia Defending the NATO Eastern Flank Total Combat Power 460k Combat-ready troops (Active + Reserve) Modernization Measures 153 Steps...
by Timucin Ibu | Apr 19, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways The 2025 EDA report argues that European defence cooperation is shifting from long-term ambition to urgent readiness, driven above all by Russia’s war against Ukraine and pressure for greater European responsibility in collective defence. The EDA is...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 17, 2026 | Defence & Security, Infographic
EDA Annual Report 2025 - Comprehensive Infographic Advancing strategic autonomy through collaborative research, innovation hubs, and record-breaking demand aggregation. Total Budget €371.9M EU Spending €381B G2G Matchmaking Permanent Staff Force 212 Matchmaking &...
