Brazil
Brazil unveils first locally made supersonic fighter jet
Brazil has unveiled its first locally produced supersonic fighter jet, marking a historic milestone for its aerospace and defence industries. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and other officials attended a ceremony marking the presentation of the aircraft.
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Ukraine
New US weapons deal: What will Ukraine receive and who will pay for it
In a sharp 180-degree turn on US support for Ukraine, Donald Trump announced that the Washington will send more weapons to Kyiv, two weeks after US military assistance to Ukraine was paused, allegedly due to low stockpiles.
Europe News
Critical raw materials — the key to enabling the EU to rearm
The EU’s efforts to rearm face a hidden vulnerability: a heavy reliance on critical raw materials. To reduce these dependencies, Brussels is pushing for domestic extraction, recycling, and diversification — but implementation remains a major challenge.
Europe News
US to halt shipment of weapons pledged to Ukraine, White House says
The US is halting shipments of some promised air defence missiles and weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about its own stockpile levels, officials said. Meanwhile, Moscow has intensified its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine.
Europe News
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.
