View from the north: What NATO leaders from Nordic, Baltic states think about defense
Five defense leaders from across the alliance share their thoughts directly with Breaking Defense readers.
Upcoming DoD Arctic Strategy will engage NATO allies
The new strategy "seeks to capitalize on this strength and prioritizes three key areas of cooperation with our Allies in the region: presence, know-how, and capabilities," writes DoD official Iris A. Ferguson in this op-ed.
UK Ambassador: At 75, NATO Alliance more united than ever
"NATO is the cornerstone of our defense and security and we are absolutely committed to our leadership role in ensuring NATO remains match-fit for the next 75 years," writes the British ambassador to Washington in this op-ed.
Norway’s Chief of Defence: Allies are more than friends, in every direction
In an exclusive op-ed, Gen. Eirik Kristoffersen, Chief of Defence of Norway, lays out how he views the threat environment in Europe.
‘About survival’: Inside a Finnish shoot house, prep for a Russian invasion
Breaking Defense observed an exercise by Finnish troops training under the Guard Jaeger Regiment in Santahamina, just a few miles outside downtown Helsinki, specializing in the defense of the capital in case of invasion.
Finnish defense chief: Finland is dedicated to NATO’s Northern, Baltic needs
Commander of the Finnish Defense Forces Gen. Janne Jaakkola in this op-ed discusses Finland's military positioning as part of NATO.
Canadian Defence Minister: Our Commitment to NATO is growing in Europe and the Arctic
In this exclusive op-ed, Minister of National Defence for Canada Bill Blair discusses Canada's investments into NATO and how it plans to remain a committed ally.
Baltic defensive bunker line not meant to stop Russian attack, but ‘shape’ it: General
Before leaving his post as head of Estonia's defense forces, Gen. Martin Herem laid out his vision for the ambitious Baltic defensive line project, and dispelled some misconceptions.