Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe

The Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) is a 1990 international agreement aimed at reducing and controlling the number of conventional military weapons and equipment, such as tanks, artillery, and combat aircraft, across Europe. Its goal is to promote transparency, stability, and security by establishing limits on weapon holdings for member countries, primarily former Cold War rivals. The treaty helps prevent an arms race and reduces the risk of conflict by monitoring military capacities through data sharing and inspections. It fosters trust and stability among European nations by ensuring military strengths remain within agreed limits.