Category: NATOSource

Norwegian military hit by cyber attack after it joins NATO strike missions in Libya

By Views and News from Norway

From Views and News from Norway: Norwegian military personnel were the targets of what’s being described as a “massive” cyber attack this spring, one day after Norway started bombing Libya with other UN- and NATO-backed forces.

De Maizière says Germany must pull its weight abroad militarily

By the Local (Germany)

From the Local (Germany):  "When one looks around the world where soldiers – from New Zealand, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Norway – are deployed and why they are there, then one comes to the conclusion that it’s a privilege and honour for these countries to act as part of the international community

US intelligence to set up cyber-focused office in Estonia

By AFP

From AFP:  US intelligence is to open an office in the Estonian capital Tallinn to help boost the fight against cyber-crime, the US embassy in the Baltic state announced Wednesday. "Estonia was selected as the site for the new secret service office due to both the investigative nexus it provides in combating cyber and financial […]

The Limits of Military Force

By Christopher M. Schnaubelt, the International Herald Tribune

From Christopher M. Schnaubelt, the International Herald Tribune:  As the third month of military operations begins, the NATO-led efforts to protect civilians in Libya are subject to a vast array of questions.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on May 18

By NATO

German armed forces cut by one-fifth in new shake-up

By Deutsche Welle

French fighter jets take off on first “real alert” of Baltic air policing mission

By Allied Command Operations

From Allied Command Operations:  On 02 May, 2011, two French Mirage 2000 RDI fighter jets on operational duty took off for the first time on real alert (Alpha Scramble) from the air base in Siauliai, Lithuania, as part of Operation 2011 Baltic air policing above the Baltic countries.

Russia to boost nuclear strike potential if missile cooperation with NATO fails

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  Russia will boost its strike nuclear capabilities if NATO refuses to cooperate with Moscow in the European missile defense project, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on May 17

By NATO

NATO and the Death of the War Powers Act?

By Bruce Ackerman and Oona Hathaway, the Washington Post

From Bruce Ackerman and Oona Hathaway, the Washington Post:  This week, the War Powers Act confronts its moment of truth. Friday will mark the 60th day since President Obama told Congress of his Libyan campaign.