Camille Grand

Anna Colin Lebedev, spécialiste de la Russie, décrit la fragilité du pouvoir de Poutine : «Un arbre qui pourrit de l’intérieur tout en donnant une apparence extrêmement solide. Il suffira un jour d’une pichenette pour qu’il s’effondre, comme cela s’est passé pour l’URSS.» ➡️ bit.ly/4tLsmjP

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has radically changed the fundamentals of European security. Non-military security must be recognised as an indispensable complement to defence, providing an essential contribution to Europe's resilience. bit.ly/4afy2JD

ASD's A European Industrial Strategy for Civil Aeronautics. Civil aeronautics is a vital enabler for Europe, not only connecting citizens and regions, but serving as the industrial lung of European sovereignty. It drives €109 billion in annual exports, and sustains the critical innovation, skills and manufacturing base that are essential for European defence and security. This industrial edge is also central to delivering Europe’s climate ambitions, with European manufacturers driving global efforts to decarbonise aviation. Building on its world-class aircraft, engine, equipment, and air traffic management manufacturers, the European civil aeronautics industry remains one of the few high-tech sectors where Europe leads globally. This leadership cannot be taken for granted. Global competitors are investing aggressively, supply chains face unprecedented disruptions, industry is grappling with labour shortages, and time is pressing to deliver on the European aviation industry’s decarbonisation roadmap. Meeting the EU’s climate-neutrality target for aviation by 2050 will require a radical transformation of technologies, infrastructure, and industrial capabilities. Massive and long-term private and public investment is required - together with strong and coordinated policy support - to deliver sustainable aviation while preserving Europe’s pioneering position.

With EU leaders discussing Europe's competitiveness this week, one of Europe's last globally leading high-tech industries is at stake: civil aeronautics. ASD has put forward a concrete roadmap for action. Europe cannot afford complacency. bit.ly/400rF8n

Captures well the European nuclear debate

Seven yellow jets fly in formation against a blue sky, representing the European Union flag and leaving yellow smoke trails behind them.

I learned a few things at the Munich Security Conference last week. (1/13) 👇

thebulletin.org/2026/02/euro...

#nuclearweapons #Europe #nukesky #deterrence #MSC2026 @munsecconf.bsky.social

Post-Greenland Scenarios, the Three-Body Problem, and Life After the Pax Americana The Greenland Crisis may be one of the most consequential events of post-war history, up there with Suez and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Very interesting analysis of the Greenland shockwaves by @michaelshurkin.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/shurkin/...

Q&A: How Europe should learn to fight, build and deter on its own The Parliament spoke to Camille Grand, secretary general of the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe, about whether Eur...

« How Europe should learn to fight, build and deter on its own » My interview in The Parliament Magazine www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...

Q&A: How Europe should learn to fight, build and deter on its own The Parliament spoke to Camille Grand, secretary general of the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe, about whether Eur...

« How Europe should learn to fight, build and deter on its own » My interview in The Parliament Magazine www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...

Fascinating story on supply chains, rare-earths and how a Belgian company based in France saved U.S. Defense Industry from a Rare-Earth Shortage After China’s Curbs nytimes.com/2025/12/22/bus… via @nytimes.com

Fascinating story on supply chains, rare-earths and how a Belgian company based in France saved U.S. Defense Industry from a Rare-Earth Shortage After China’s Curbs nytimes.com/2025/12/22/bus… via @nytimes.com

Telegraph :
La Russie envoie des soldats "jetables" au front, sans casque ni armure.
Le phénomène s'est largement répandu ces derniers mois.

De nouvelles images du front dans la région de Donetsk montrent des soldats russes prenant d'assaut des positions ukrainiennes sans protection élémentaire.⬇️

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 28, 2025 The frontline in Ukraine is not facing imminent collapse despite recent Russian gains and Kremlin assertions.

The Ukrainian front is not about to collapse. But the Russians want you to think that
understandingwar.org/research/rus...

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat Moldovan authorities said on Saturday that Russian drones had entered the country's airspace, posing a threat to aviation, in the third such incident in nine days.

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat

www.reuters.com/world/moldov...

Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.

This turns a bad peace proposal into a filthy deal www.wsj.com/world/russia...

Steve Witkoff’s peace plan for Ukraine is to hand victory to Putin | The Observer

It takes a special talent to come up with a Russian plan to end the war in Ukraine and present it as your own. But then that has been Steve Witkoff’s modus operandi from the start: take Russia’s side and force Ukraine to accept it. My latest @theobserveruk.bsky.social. observer.co.uk/news/interna...

Very true

Confirmation

Quand je dis que ce sont des pieds nickelés ! 😅

Interviewed after his speech at the opening of the 5th European Defence and Security Conference earlier this month, ASD Secretary General @camillegrand.bsky.social talks about the major challenges facing Europe’s security and defence sector today.

@camillegrand.bsky.social “We need to help and partner with Ukraine. And build capacity now. While also preparing for the future. We have the money and we need legacy and new companies for this.”

At Defending Europe’s future, today with @eu2025dk.bsky.social and @danskindustri.dk #euidk

ASD welcomes @camillegrand.bsky.social as Secretary General - bringing NATO, ECFR and think‑tank experience with a focus on turning strategy into delivery for Europe’s aerospace, security and defence industries. bit.ly/3HDVmXz

Pentagon has blocked Ukraine from striking deep inside Russia – report Wall Street Journal says move is part of Trump administration’s effort to get Putin into peace talks

So the plan is to restrain Ukraine to convince Russia to negotiate… Genius… www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Back to Biden...Note: Trump is on the record criticising (correctly) the Biden administration for having imposed such restrictions

Face à Poutine, il faut « retourner le facteur temps à l’avantage de l’Ukraine » TRIBUNE. Les forces de garanties de sécurité que les Européens proposent d’engager sur le front ukrainien doivent être déployées avant et non après un cessez-le-feu pour forcer le Kremlin à signer un ...

📢 Ma tribune dans @lemonde.fr à propos de l'Ukraine et du débat sur les garanties de sécurité: j’y défends une idée simple mais exigeante : ne pas attendre le cessez-le-feu pour agir 👉 : www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl... Petit 🧵à dérouler ⤵️

ENTRETIEN. Ukraine : « Un processus diplomatique bizarre », selon un ancien de l’Otan #Le grand entretien #Ukraine #Vladimir Poutine @OuestFrance Ukraine : l’étrange diplomatie de la maison Trump journal-twipe.ouest-france.fr/data/309770/...

ENTRETIEN. Ukraine : « Un processus diplomatique bizarre », selon un ancien de l’Otan #Le grand entretien #Ukraine #Vladimir Poutine @OuestFrance Ukraine : l’étrange diplomatie de la maison Trump journal-twipe.ouest-france.fr/data/309770/...

Putin’s “land swap” is really a grab for Ukraine’s fortress belt He wants Trump to secure for him what Russia’s army cannot

“Putin’s “land swap” is really a grab for Ukraine’s fortress belt”: this needs to be reminded to all “negotiators”
economist.com/europe/2025/...
from The Economist

And Budapest has a special and reassuring flavour for the Ukrainians

Camille Grand : "La Russie ne doit pas avoir son mot à dire sur les garanties de sécurité de l’Ukraine" Pour l’ancien secrétaire général adjoint de l’Otan, ces garanties doivent permettre le déploiement d’une force militaire qui engagerait d’emblée les Alliés, tout en évitant l’escalade.

« Pour l’ancien secrétaire général adjoint de l’Otan, ces garanties doivent permettre le déploiement d’une force militaire qui engagerait d’emblée les Alliés, tout en évitant l’escalade. » Mon internview dans @lexpress.fr www.lexpress.fr/monde/europe...

An unexpectedly pivotal figure in Ukraine negotiations speaks out Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who has bonded with President Donald Trump over golf, gave NBC News an inside look at the White House meeting on Ukraine.

“It’s us who decide what kind of security guarantees we put up for Ukraine, not the Russians.” Finnish President Alexander Stubb says.

@camillegrand.bsky.social in @nytimes.com is spot on wrt European troops as security guarantees to 🇺🇦: "Moscow’s reluctance or willingness to accept such guarantees “will be a test of its good faith.” Still, Mr. Grand said, “what worries me is who in Europe is willing to do something.”