Eight ‘capability coalitions’ are rushing arms to Ukraine. Here’s who will donate what. (EXPLAINER)

Eight ‘capability coalitions’ are rushing arms to Ukraine. Here’s who will donate what. (EXPLAINER)
Eight ‘capability coalitions’ are rushing arms to Ukraine. Here’s who will donate what. (EXPLAINER)

NATO has established eight different capability coalitions designed to get critical systems or ammo into Ukrainian hands quickly. Here’s a deep dive into how they’re all faring.

European coalition bids to deliver 1 million drones to Ukraine

European coalition bids to deliver 1 million drones to Ukraine
European coalition bids to deliver 1 million drones to Ukraine

The pledge comes as a top Ukrainian military official described the criticality of drones in combat, along with other high-tech advances like software known as “Neon.”

Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind

Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind
Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind

The new bunkers, similar to “underground cellars” commonly found in Estonia, are expected to be 35 square metres (377 square feet), hardened to withstand artillery strikes and house up to 10 soldiers.

Getting ahead: Ukraine Defense Contact Group forms 2 coalitions

Getting ahead: Ukraine Defense Contact Group forms 2 coalitions
Getting ahead: Ukraine Defense Contact Group forms 2 coalitions

Latvia is heading up a new drone coalition while Poland will helm another focusing on armor, according to US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander.

Berlin wants a pan-European air defense network, with Arrow 3 ‘set’ as first step

Berlin wants a pan-European air defense network, with Arrow 3 ‘set’ as first step
Berlin wants a pan-European air defense network, with Arrow 3 ‘set’ as first step

The plan fits into a broader vision, laid out in recent weeks by German chancellor Olaf Scholz, of a united air defense front throughout Europe.

To placate Russia, Israel told Baltic states it would block weapon transfers to Ukraine: Sources

To placate Russia, Israel told Baltic states it would block weapon transfers to Ukraine: Sources
To placate Russia, Israel told Baltic states it would block weapon transfers to Ukraine: Sources

As Russian forces began massing along the Ukrainian border, the Israeli MoD sent word to the three Baltic nations that if they ask to transfer weapons to Ukraine, they will be denied, sources say.

As Russia threatens Ukraine, Baltic nations work to update armored vehicle fleets

As Russia threatens Ukraine, Baltic nations work to update armored vehicle fleets
As Russia threatens Ukraine, Baltic nations work to update armored vehicle fleets

Despite small budgets, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are working to strengthen their ground forces to protect their borders with Russia.

With Russia’s Ukraine build-up, NATO faces existential crisis of coherence

With Russia’s Ukraine build-up, NATO faces existential crisis of coherence
With Russia’s Ukraine build-up, NATO faces existential crisis of coherence

As Baltic members pledge arms, European giants France and Germany stay in the background.

Baltic nations sending US-made Stingers, Javelins to Ukraine

Baltic nations sending US-made Stingers, Javelins to Ukraine
Baltic nations sending US-made Stingers, Javelins to Ukraine

Estonia will provide Javelin anti-armor missiles, while Lithuania and Latvia will provide Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and adjacent equipment.

Finland, Latvia To Jointly Procure 360 Land Vehicles; Estonia, Sweden Could Join

Finland, Latvia To Jointly Procure 360 Land Vehicles; Estonia, Sweden Could Join
Finland, Latvia To Jointly Procure 360 Land Vehicles; Estonia, Sweden Could Join

The agreement includes an order from Latvia for the delivery of 200 APC variant vehicles and another 160 for Finland.

NATO Kicks Off New Burden-Sharing, Tech Efforts

NATO Kicks Off New Burden-Sharing, Tech Efforts
NATO Kicks Off New Burden-Sharing, Tech Efforts

“It’s no secret that over the last four years we had some difficult discussions inside NATO,” Secretary General Stoltenberg said. “But now we look to the future, and the future is that we now have an administration in the United States.”

US OKs F-35s & F-18s For Finland Fighter Fight

US OKs F-35s & F-18s For Finland Fighter Fight
US OKs F-35s & F-18s For Finland Fighter Fight

The new fighters are part of a much larger modernization effort in Helsinki that includes replacing seven retiring guided missile ships with four bleeding edge multirole corvettes.

US & UK Ink Pact On Next-Gen Aircraft, Long-Range Missiles

US & UK Ink Pact On Next-Gen Aircraft, Long-Range Missiles
US & UK Ink Pact On Next-Gen Aircraft, Long-Range Missiles

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said the two sides would work to identify “how we could co-develop certain capabilities that can help us get the next generation weapons system, but also to be complimentary if necessary for our forces as we deploy.”

Latvia Wants US Troops, And Is Ready To Pay For Them

Latvia Wants US Troops, And Is Ready To Pay For Them
Latvia Wants US Troops, And Is Ready To Pay For Them

The Baltic country is looking to open talks with the US about putting American boots on the ground in Latvia, a move that would surely make Moscow unhappy.