Europe's armed forces are preparing for the conflict in the Far East - and are entering new waterways. In light of the war in Ukraine, there is a new seriousness in Europe about protecting its interests in Asia.
Europe wants to signal to the USA that it is able to support the US Navy. Britain, France and several other European countries have bolstered their ships in distant Pacific waters. Security in the Indo-Pacific region is primarily dependent on the USA, says Jérémy Bachelier, French military scientist.