Live-fire exercise at Capu Midia, Romania

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European Balance of Power

Fear factor: As Russia looms large, Baltics up military capacity

After years of sluggish defense spending, the Baltic States have intensified their military acquisition efforts following Russia’s intervention in Ukraine.
Eastern European allies eye fighter jet, helo procurements

Russian action in Ukraine has provided increased impetus toward military modernization efforts in Eastern Europe.
DoD IG: Lack of predictable European defense funding puts efforts ‘at risk’

The Pentagon’s watchdog agency says the uncertainty of future funding specifically budgeted to reassure European allies against Russian aggression puts at risk efforts by the U.S., NATO and Operation Atlantic Resolve countries.
Macron might back warship pitch to Bulgaria

Naval Group will pitch its Gowind corvette in response to a Bulgarian tender worth €400 million, equal to $471 million, for two warships, an offer expected to be supported by French President Emmanuel Macron.