The 53rd iteration of the Shared Awareness and De-confliction (SHADE) Conference, co-chaired by Operation ATALANTA and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), convened in Bahrain, October 22-23. More than 150 stakeholders from the military, shipping industry and academia attended the conference to strengthen and discuss maritime security in the western Indian Ocean, adjacent seas and the region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVswiYVd

EU prepares plan to speed up movement of heavy equipment in case of war - Financial Times EU plan for military mobility: fast corridors for equipment In November, the European Commission will present a draft plan for the development of transport infrastructure and customs procedures in the EU to speed up the movement of tanks and heavy equipment across the continent in the event of military threats. According to European officials, the main goal of the initiative is to reduce the time required for military units to move across the EU. The plan is being developed in cooperation with member state governments and NATO, and was prompted by fears that Russia could expand its aggression beyond Ukraine. Military mobility Military mobility One of the key ideas is to create a joint mechanism of "military mobility" similar to the current system of mutual aid during large-scale fires in Europe.

EU prepares plan to speed up movement of heavy equipment in case of war - Financial Times EU plan for military mobility: fast corridors for equipment In November, the EC will present a draft plan for the development of transport infrastructure and customs procedures in the EU to speed up the movement of tanks and heavy equipment across the continent in the event of military threats. According to European officials, the main goal of the initiative is to reduce the time required for military units to move across the EU. The plan is being developed in cooperation with member state governments and NATO, and was prompted by fears that Russia could expand its aggression beyond Ukraine. Military mobility One of the key ideas is to create a joint mechanism of "military mobility" similar to the current system of mutual aid during large-scale fires in Europe.

🇪🇺🛣️ On November 19, the European Commission will present a package of proposals that will transform EU logistics into a real military artery. The goal is to ensure the immediate transfer of weapons and personnel in the event of a threat. The plan includes coordinating the use of trucks, rail platforms, ferries and all transport routes capable of transporting tanks and artillery. To do this, border procedures will be simplified and mechanisms will be synchronized with NATO so that allied troops can move without delay. For the first time, the European Commission is taking on a coordinating role in military logistics - an area that was previously the exclusive competence of national governments. Poland, Germany, Romania, the Netherlands and the Baltic states will become key transit nodes.

The European Commission's upcoming proposal to establish a unified EU military logistics network represents a significant advancement in continental defense readiness. By streamlining cross-border transit for military equipment and personnel, this initiative aims to create a more agile and responsive European defense capability. The plan's focus on harmonizing transport routes, simplifying customs procedures, and synchronizing with NATO protocols underscores a commitment to efficient mobilization in times of crisis. This move marks a critical step as the Commission assumes a coordinating role in an area traditionally managed at the national level, designating key member states as vital transit hubs. The strategic importance of this endeavor in bolstering collective security cannot be overstated, ensuring a swift and coordinated response to any emergent threat. #EULogistics #DefenseCooperation #EuropeanSecurity

India and Australia have signed three key defence agreements to strengthen operational coordination and maritime security cooperation. The pacts — covering information sharing, submarine search and rescue, and joint staff talks — mark a major step forward in enhancing interoperability between the two armed forces. Both sides also discussed collaboration in defence industry, military exercises, science and technology, and multilateral engagement. https://lnkd.in/gRS6xiNY

EU gears up for a major defence boost: On Nov 19, the European Commission will unveil its proposal to turn European logistics into a true military artery, enabling rapid movement of weapons & personnel. Key hubs: Poland, Germany, Romania, Netherlands, Baltic states.

🇪🇺 The European Commission, with the participation of NATO and EU member states, is introducing a mechanism for the rapid transfer of military equipment in Europe in the event of an armed conflict, - FT ➡️ The initiative involves the creation of a common transport fleet — ferries, railway platforms and trucks — that all participating states should use to transfer weapons. ➡️ In November, the European Commission plans to propose steps to simplify customs procedures and modernize transport infrastructure to ensure this project. ➡️ The creation of a single fleet of railway wagons and cars within the EU is also being considered, but due to limited budgets, its implementation may be difficult. The proposal is currently at an initial stage and may be subject to change

🇰🇷🇲🇾🤝 South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement to expand joint work on weapons development and military modernization. The agreement sets up a direct government-to-government framework for collaboration on Malaysia’s defense modernization, including projects for fighter jets, naval ships, and missile systems. The memorandum of understanding was signed by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) Commissioner Seok Jong-geon and Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin during a bilateral summit held alongside the ASEAN meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

India, Israel ink major defence pact India and Israel on Tuesday signed a defence pact that will facilitate sharing of advanced technologies and promote co-development and co-production of key weapon systems and military hardware, in a major move to further bolster their already robust strategic ties. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Tel Aviv following a meeting of India-Israel joint working group (JWG) on defence cooperation.