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EU remains ‘highly vulnerable’ and dependent on US defence production
Imports of US weapons have surged, yet Europe's military capabilities remain insufficient, with notable gaps in tank numbers, air defence systems and R&D investment. According to a new report by Bruegel, the EU’s €800 billion rearmament plan may not be enough.
Rheinmetall partners with Anduril to build military drones for Europe
German defence giant Rheinmetall and US defence tech company Anduril announced their plans to design and manufacture drones and rocket motors for Europe.
Exclusive: Europe also needs Golden Dome missile defence - US experts
Europe needs an equivalent of the the hugely priced missile defence project touted by US President Donald Trump, argue US experts, citing the continet's vulnerability to attack.
Can the US choose to switch off European weapons?
German officials are sounding the alarm over what they say is a "kill switch" embedded in the US-made F-35 fighter jet. Experts say it's not that simple.
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Could Europe conscript 300,000 troops to deter Russia without the US?
As armed forces across Europe remain stretched and defence budgets constrained, could European nations reinstate compulsory military service? NATO allies are considering conscription.
European air forces need reform to boost deterrence against Russia
Air superiority is critical as a deterrent to potential Russian aggression - and European NATO air forces are likely to struggle to achieve this without reform towards mission specialisation, a new RUSI report said.
Polish EU presidency to focus on energy, defence and economic security
With Trump's arrival in the US White House, a new EU Commission and the ongoing war in Ukraine, security in all its possible dimensions will be the main priority of the next rotating EU presidency, said Poland's Ambassador Agnieszka Bartol.
EU 'defence bonds' cheaper if national budgets frontloaded: Kubilius
Andrius Kubilius is expected to draw up a White Paper on European Defence within his first three months in office, including ways to finance what he has described as a "big bang" in military spending.
EU countries commit to joint drone, missile and warship development
Defence spending is set to reach €326 billion (1.9% of EU GDP) in 2024, but despite the increase in military spending, national efforts alone are not enough for the EU to be ready for high-intensity warfare, said outgoing top diplomat and EDA chief Josep Borrell.
Germany to deliver additional air defence supplies to Ukraine
The Ukrainian President said "Ukraine is grateful to all our partners who help us with anti-missile and air-defence systems."
Boost EU defence capabilities against Putin, future commissioner warns
Europe needs to be ready to defend itself, not because of Trump's victory in the US, but because of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the new commissioner for defence and space told MEPs during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
The EU's new defence commissioner is open to eurobonds
Lithuanian commissioner hopeful Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he's urgently looking to raise billions - including via the controversial idea of joint borrowing.
What's at stake at Italy's European air defence conference?
The two-day summit focuses on enhancing European defence capabilities and countering potential threats in response to recent geopolitical developments and challenges.
Eurobonds could finance EU air defence shield, leading think tank says
Ursula von der Leyen wants to protect Europe against Russian missile attacks, and building an Israel-style defence system could cost hundreds of billions. But new funding proposals from an influential Brussels think tank are likely to raise hackles in frugal EU members such as Germany.
Draghi report: EU's fragmented defence industry needs coordination
The EU defence market could face a supply crisis if member states do not align their defence spending and procurement plans, according to Draghi's report on competitiveness.
How would a European Iron Dome work and why is it controversial?
Germany is advancing a €4 billion arms deal with an Israeli company for a key weapon for the Sky Shield Initiative despite calls for an arms embargo.