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US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, Merz says

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Trump tempers fury to end two-day NATO summit on high note

European leaders showcased their surging defence spending at the summit as they looked to convince Trump they're making good on a pledge to ramp up budgets and take more responsibility for their own security.

Europe News

Estonia and Ukraine sign drone pact to deepen defence industry ties

'Ukraine has developed one of the most competitive defence industries in the world' through its experience fighting Russia's full-scale invasion, Michal said.

Tech News

Swedish-made surveillance planes to replace NATO’s ageing US fleet

As NATO members discuss future defence capabilities in Ankara, Swedish defence company Saab announced its GlobalEye aircraft will become the alliance’s new “eyes in the sky”.

Europe News

NATO must become more European, von der Leyen and Rutte say

"To stay transatlantic, we have to become more European," Mark Rutte said ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, where European allies are expected to showcase their beefed-up defence spending plans.

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Europe Today

NATO to put pressure on allies not stepping up, warns Dutch minister

As the Netherlands announced an extra €3 billion euros new spending at the NATO summit in Ankara, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius tells Europe Today that extra pressure will be applied to NATO allies not stepping up on defence.

Egypt

No lasting Middle East peace without a Palestinian state, el-Sisi says

The Egyptian president renewed Cairo's call for an independent Palestinian state during the inauguration of the country's new Strategic Command Headquarters, known as the Octagon.

Fiji

Australia and Fiji seal defence pact in push to counter China

The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia.

Europe Today

Video: Inside the NATO summit where record European military spending buys American dependence

This Tuesday, NATO leaders land in Ankara for an annual summit. The pre-negotiated statement promises an iron-clad 32-member family committed to collective protection. However, the official documents are not always reflecting the reality.

Europe News

Commission unveils five joint defence projects to spur EU teamwork

In a bid to end the problem of European Union nations procuring defence capabilities separately, the European Commission is trying to kickstart momentum with the participation of 18 member states – and Ukraine.

Europe News

Security of Baltics is our security, Merz says before NATO summit

Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine.

Europe News

EU defence chief calls on countries to live up to security ambitions

The Defence Commissioner warned that member states cannot bang the drum for a stronger security architecture while cutting the EU budget, and urged spending that matches their new defence ambitions.

Europe News

UK announces billions for drones and touts European defence projects

The outgoing UK prime minister has finally unveiled a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan that aims to revive an “underfunded” sector. It emphasises the growing use of of unmanned aerial vehicles in repelling foreign aggression.

Europe News

NATO chief welcomes UK's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan

The announcement follows months of wrangling within the government over the resources required to modernise the UK's armed forces in the face of rising threats, including from Russia.

Tech News

Portuguese graphene that hides jets and drones may transform defence

Portugal may be taking a decisive step in the global race for stealth, with a graphene-based radar-absorbing material that could render drones and warplanes almost undetectable.

Europe Today

Airbus loan shows Europe reclaiming strategic autonomy, EIB chief says

European Investment Bank President Calviño has told Euronews that her institution's €3 billion commitment to Airbus shows that Europe is "moving in the right direction" in an increasingly competitive world.

Europe News

Europe's five largest military powers meet ahead of key NATO summit

The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and how to strengthen the Atlantic Alliance's European Pillar.