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Italy May Reject €27B EU Defense Funding Amid Energy Crisis

Italy is weighing whether to withdraw from a second EU-backed defense funding initiative, potentially giving up nearly...

Europe Scrambles After U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Fears of Wider War

European governments convened urgent security discussions and moved quickly to safeguard their nationals in the Middle East...

EU Plans “Drone Wall” to Protect Against Russian Airspace Incursions

European defense ministers are scheduled to meet next week to discuss the details of a proposed “drone...

UK and EU Forge New Defense Pact to Boost Security and Industry Cooperation

The United Kingdom and the European Union’s executive branch have established a new security and defense partnership...

EU Boosts Defence Strategy: €150B Plan to Strengthen Security by 2030

EU Strengthens Defence Strategy Amid Growing Security Concerns The European Union has introduced...

The European Union is running in circles in pursuit of “digital sovereignty”

The European Union is running in circles in pursuit of “digital sovereignty.” There are no bronze medals in the...

European Commission: toward a comprehensive EU Defense Industrial Policy?

​After decades of near absence, the EC is becoming increasingly involved in European defense matters, until now relegated to the Member States....

Europe needs to build military assertiveness, says European Commission President

EC President Von der Leyen has lighted the way forward, for Europe’s diplomatic and Security global stance, stating that Europe needed to...

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Saab Partners With Canadian Firms for Gripen Fighter Jet Production

Saab has partnered with CAE, IMP Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace to prepare for potential Gripen E fighter jet production in Canada. The proposal comes as the Canadian government reviews its F-35 purchase and explores options to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing.

Helsing Contra Air Defense System Targets Fast Drones

German defence company Helsing has unveiled Contra, an AI-coordinated air defence system combining Inferno and Ambush interceptor missiles. Designed to counter fast-moving attack drones, the system aims to keep interception costs below $100,000 per shot, with market readiness expected in late 2027.

Leonardo and Rheinmetall Secure $4.16 Billion Italian Army Contracts

Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall have reportedly won two contracts worth a combined $4.16 billion from the...

Denmark Plans Long-Range Strike Missile Acquisition

Denmark intends to procure two types of long-range precision-strike missiles, one launched from aircraft and the other...