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CEC Defence Briefing: A New Era for NATO Capability and European Partnership
A New Flight Path for European Defence Cooperation By Nicholas Cobb NATO’s reported move to replace its ageing airborne early warning fleet marks more than a procurement decision. It signals an evolution in how defence capability is conceived across the Alliance. For decades, the backbone of NATO’s airborne surveillance has been the Boeing E-3 Sentry, a platform introduced in the 1980s and now approaching the limits of its operational relevance. The proposed transition toward
Nicholas Cobb
Apr 244 min read


Canada-Europe Defence Cooperation: CEC Global Partners with the Western Canada Defence Industries Association to Drive Transatlantic Defence & Security Opportunities
Breaking News: Canada’s Defence Pivot Canada is taking bold steps to reduce reliance on U.S. arms manufacturers. The government plans to increase military spending to 5% of GDP , direct 70% of procurement to Canadian firms , and create 125,000 new Canadian jobs . As Dean Blundell noted, this is not just procurement reform — it’s a strategic move toward geopolitical emancipation . This presents a historic opportunity for European suppliers and innovators to engage with Canadia
Nicholas Cobb
Feb 172 min read
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