The Shield and the Sword: The Impact of Ballistic Missile Defence on Missile Proliferation - HCoC Missile defence has become increasingly attractive in recent years, following the demonstration of its efficacity in the Israeli-Iranian conflict, and has epitomised by the ambitious Golden Dome progr...

👉 Read the full study: www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-shi...

#Missiles #NonProliferation #HCOC

🚀 New report | The Shield and the Sword: the impact of ballistic missile defence on missile proliferation
A study by FRS for the #HCoC EU project looks at offence/defence dynamics & their implications for arms control. By Emmanuelle Maitre & Stéphane Delory
👉 tinyurl.com/4wffcfyy 🧵👇

💡 #DidYouKnow: #HCoC subscription is free and uses a standard nil form for annual declarations.
No extra budget, no red tape—just robust non-proliferation commitment.
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📊 ECOWAS leading by example: 93% of member states subscribe to #HCoC vs global average of 75%.
Regional frameworks driving international security commitments 🎯
#ECOWAS #RegionalSecurity #WestAfrica #NonProliferation

🛰️ African space revolution: Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Angola building satellites
Key: Same tech that launches satellites can deliver weapons
#HCoC ensures transparent, peaceful space development as capabilities expand
#AfricanSpace #DualUseTech #SpaceSecurity

📖 🆕 🚀 What are the relationship between ballistic missile defence and missile proliferation?

@frstrategie.bsky.social
experts explore this complex relation between shield and sword in this new study
#GoldenDome #ballisticmissiles #armscontrol #HCoC

🔗https://tinyurl.com/2a2vvdhe

🚨 Ballistic systems circulating illegally via maritime routes pose risks to Africa. Insufficient border controls and limited maritime surveillance increase continental vulnerability
The #HCoC provides frameworks to address these dual-use technology challenges
#MaritimeSecurity #AfricanSecurity

🌍 Remarkable trend: 4 of 5 most recent #HCoC subscribers are African:
Togo (2019)
Equatorial Guinea (2020)
Somalia (2020)
São Tomé & Príncipe (2023)
Africa leading global momentum for missile non-proliferation ✊
#AfricanLeadership #NonProliferation #GlobalSecurity

🚀 Dernière table ronde sur la dimension spatiale du HCoC et clôture de notre atelier à Djibouti.
#SpaceSecurity #AfricaSpace
Merci à l’@eudiplomacy.bsky.social pour son soutien réaffirmé qui nous a permis de tenir cet atelier et aux autorités djiboutiennes pour leur accueil!

SESSION 3: Deep dive into the HCoC with:
▪️ Alexandre Houdayer @frstrategie.bsky.social
▪️ Amb. Garofali (HCoC Chair)
▪️ @gwg-mfa.bsky.social, Executive secretariat, BMEIA
🔍 What is HCoC? How does it work? Obligations for subscribing states? 145 countries already on board!
#HagueCode #CBM #HCoC

⚡SESSION 2 : prolifération des missiles balistiques : tendances actuelles & défis sécuritaires.
🗣️ E.Maitre (@frstrategie.bsky.social), Eva-Nour Repussard (BASIC) évoquent les tendances & risques associés à la prolifération des missiles balistiques
#BallisticMissiles #SecurityChallenges #HCoC

🌐SESSION 1: Global non-proliferation & disarmament: Djibouti's role & missile case

Abdel-Darou Salim, from UNREC, is leading our discussion on regional priorities regarding non-proliferation and disarmament and how delivery vehicles fit in this global architecture

#EastAfrica #Disarmament

🚀AUJOURD'HUI À DJIBOUTI
L'atelier "Priorités pour Djibouti en matière de Non-prolifération" commence!
💼 Journée cruciale pour renforcer la sécurité régionale et promouvoir le #HCoC
👥 Avec @frstrategie.bsky.social, UE à Djibouti & nos partenaires djiboutiens
#NonProliferation #Djibouti #Security

Chinese military parade offers a glimpse on its #ballisticmissile programme.
▶️ Learn more about China's position on missile proliferation and especially the #HCoC here: www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-hco...

🚨 Appel à candidatures !
Le Réseau nucléaire & stratégie – Nouvelle génération (2025-26) ouvre son cycle 👇
👉 Étudiants (M2, doctorants) & jeunes pros <40 ans, intéressés par dissuasion & non-prolifération.

📩 Avant 6 oct. : reseau-nucleaire@frstrategie.org

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🛰️ Dans le dernier Défense & Industries, Stéphane Delory (FRS), analyse Golden Dome, projet relancé par Trump : 175 Mds $, défense antimissile + constellation PWSA. Objectif : restaurer la domination stratégique face à Chine & Russie.
👉 Lire : tinyurl.com/yc4hx5rr

Canada is joining the list of countries aiming at developing an orbital launcher 🚀
▶️Interested in how the rise of #smalllaunchers impact ballistic missile proliferation ?
📖Re-read our report here: nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-ris...

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Congratulations for successful launch of #Ariane6, which @ArianeGroup presented to the #HCoCYouthGroup last November 🔽
www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/kick-of...

Liftoff of Ariane 6 flight #VA264 launching Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit!

What are missile proliferation current and future challenges ? The #HCoC Youth Group proposes ways forward in this new report, exploring:
▶️Regional dimensions
▶️Non-state actors
▶️Adapting regularory instruments
▶️Space dimensions.
Read the report here: shorturl.at/62lvu

The HCoC And the Use of Ballistic Missiles in Conflict - HCoC The generalisation of ballistic missiles as conventional weapons, used regularly as an alternative to air strikes, cruise missiles or even drones, conducts to a new reflection on the role of the Code ...

More than 500 ballistic missiles have been launched by Iran between June 13 and June 25. What does this massive use of missiles in conflicts mean for arms control and confidence-building measures?
Read our analysis: www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-hco...

Newsletter #5 - June 2025 - HCoC Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.

📰Read our newsletter on our EU funded project around #HCoC:
- #HCoC Annual Regular Meeting and designation of Uruguay as Chair
- Interview of Amb. Wetzig from Chile
- Outreach activities in Philippines and Nepal and more about #missileproliferation and #spacelaunchers
shorturl.at/jHl1P

Stay tuned for the publication of the final report of the project which will develop trends and challenges regarding #missileproliferation!

Finally, we concluded our week in Vienna with an interactive exchange at ‪@bmeia.gv.at Thanks to ‪@gwg-mfa.bsky.social‬ and his team for a forward-leaning and thought provoking discussion!‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

We are grateful to ‪@euatun.bsky.social for hosting a workshop on the achievements and perspectives of the Hague Code of Conduct, as part of our program of activities geared towards the #HCoC Youth Group.‬‬‬‬‬‬

In cooperation with #ESPI, we held a workshop on space security and the crossover between ballistic and space launchers. An opportunity for the #YouthGroup Fellows to exchange and discuss with experts of the topic!

On Day 1, we visited the #VIC for briefings with #UNODA and #UNOOSA

We just concluded our 2nd HCoC Youth Group in-person Meeting in Vienna!

Thanks to the outgoing Chair Amb. Wetzig from Chile, upcoming Chair Amb. Alejandro Garofali Acosta from Uruguay and Stefan Tressing from EU @eudiplomacy.bsky.social for kicking off the event!