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Eastern Flank Watch (EFW): Building Europe’s Integrated Frontier of Deterrence
What is the central argument of “Eastern Flank Watch (EFW)”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-10-28
The Eastern Flank Watch (EFW) arises from the institutional and strategic framework established in the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 as a direct response to Russia’s sustained aggression and the structural militarisation of Europe’s eastern neighbourhood.
It represents the territorial dimension of the European Union’s transformation from a coordination actor into a defence system with tangible operational capacity. Conceived in parallel with the ReArm Europe plan, EFW embodies the shift from reactive assistance to forward deterrence, combining surveillance, infrastructure, and command integration.
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Eastern Flank Watch (EFW): Building Europe’s Integrated Frontier of Deterrence
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What is Eastern Flank Watch (EFW): Building Europe’s Integrated Frontier of Deterrence?
It represents the territorial dimension of the European Union’s transformation from a coordination actor into a defence system with tangible operational capacity.
Why does Eastern Flank Watch (EFW): Building Europe’s Integrated Frontier of Deterrence matter for European defence?
Conceived in parallel with the ReArm Europe plan, EFW embodies the shift from reactive assistance to forward deterrence, combining surveillance, infrastructure, and command integration.
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