As Europe faces increasing geopolitical challenges, experts from Chatham House emphasize the critical need for closer collaboration between the UK and Germany to bolster the continent’s defence mechanisms. By pooling their military expertise, resources, and strategic capabilities, these two nations could effectively address existing vulnerabilities within the European defence landscape. The report highlights that, despite political differences, shared threats such as cyber warfare, hybrid attacks, and emerging technologies demand a more unified and agile defence posture.

Key areas identified for enhanced cooperation include:

  • Joint development of advanced defence technologies to counter evolving threats
  • Integrated logistics and operational planning for rapid deployment across Europe
  • Strengthened intelligence sharing to improve threat detection and response
  • Collaborative training programs to enhance…