This first edition of an entirely new publication for the first time provides comprehensive information on what is one of the world's largest military force groupings. The European Union's 25 member states have defence forces that include over 1.6 million personnel and inventories that include over 35,000 armoured vehicles, 2,000 combat aircraft, 60 submarines and over 140 major surface vessels.Chapters include important facts and figures related to European defence, detail concerning the European Union Military Committee and the European Defence Agency. Information is also included about European Union military roles, the Eurocorps and European Union Battlegroups. In addition, there is be detail regarding the force structure of the 25 member states and characteristics of the major land, sea and air equipment.