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Readiness 2030
Readiness 2030 (formerly ReArm Europe) is a strategic defense initiative proposed by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on 4 March 2025, aimed at enhancing the European Union's military capabilities. It was unveiled in a letter to European leaders ahead of a European Council meeting on 6 March 2025. The plan seeks to mobilize up to €800 billion to strengthen Europe's defense infrastructure in response to geopolitical threats, notably the ongoing war in Ukraine and uncertainties over U.S. military support. Following criticism from Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez, the initiative was rebranded as Readiness 2030. Background Announced amid heightened security concerns, the plan addresses the need for Europe to reduce reliance on external allies, particularly following the U.S. suspension of military aid to Ukraine. Following recent discussions, including a 2025 London Summit on Ukraine two days prior to the announ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missile Defense System
Missile defense is a system, weapon, or technology involved in the detection, tracking, interception, and also the destruction of attacking missiles. Conceived as a defense against nuclear weapon, nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), its application has broadened to include shorter-ranged non-nuclear Tactical ballistic missile, tactical and Theater ballistic missile, theater missiles. missile defense systems by country#China, China, France, missile defense systems by country#India, India, Iran, missile defense systems by country#Israel, Israel, Italy, missile defense systems by country#Russia, Russia, missile defense systems by country#Taiwan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the missile defense systems by country#United States, United States have all developed such air defense systems. Missile defense categories Missile defense can be divided into categories based on various characteristics: type/range of missile intercepted, the trajectory phase wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
