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NATO chief: The alliance is charting its path forward amid a changed security environment
NATO will engage even more closely with partners that share our values and interests, including countries, organizations, private companies and academic institutions. Preserving peace, the global rules and our democratic way of life is a collective effort.
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Outlook
French defense minister: Shifting from a new frontier to a new front
If space was the “new frontier” of the 1960s, there is no doubt that today it is a “new front” on the battlefield.
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Australia’s defense industry minister: The importance of AUKUS and a strong economy
The Indo-Pacific region is now at the center of strategic competition, and military modernization is occurring at an unprecedented rate. It is vital that Australia maintains its capability edge.
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European Commission VP: Embrace the EU’s ‘Strategic Compass’
The European Union has to be ready to defend our interests and values in this increasingly contested world order.
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US Air Force chief: Interoperability is key to winning future wars
We must find fresh ways to connect forces, allies and partners that provide an effective response to the challenge of a highly contested environment not seen in the last 20 years.
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Singapore’s defense minister: 7 wishes for the remainder of the decade
Collectively, our world should have done better in dealing with COVID-19. From poorly coordinated early warnings and pandemic measures to disrupted global supply chains, unequal vaccine distribution and ineffectiveness against misinformation, the list goes on.
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Polish defense minister: Here’s how NATO must adapt
Addressing the high dynamics of the global and regional situation will not be effective unless we continuously adapt. Our laws, institutions and mindsets must adapt. Our military must adapt. NATO must adapt.
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IISS analysts: Fiscal constraints drive the state of South America’s defense
In 2021, South American militaries remained focused on domestic security threats, with power projection ambitions often limited by significant equipment-availability challenges and funding shortfalls.
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New Zealand’s defense minister: Industry is still weathering the COVID-19 storm
Looking forward, both the New Zealand and Australian governments are investing in defense relative to the size of our economies. This means that across our two markets there are significant opportunities for industry.
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NRO director: Innovation is the key to America’s advantage in space
Our collective success advancing technology and delivering capabilities faster will be vital to maintaining America’s intelligence advantage in space, not just today, but for the next 60 years and beyond.
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