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Switzerland

Switzerland eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system

Switzerland, which is not in NATO, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin this year and to be completed in 2028.

Germany

How one young German is helping to reshape European security

Léocadie Reimers represents a generation rethinking security, combining her experiences from military service with her work in private sector defence.

Spain

Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war

The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following US President Donald Trump's threat earlier this month to cut off all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow the bases to be used for Iran operations.

Switzerland

Army chief warns of major gaps in Switzerland's air defence

Benedikt Roos, the new chief of Switzerland's armed forces, said on Thursday he was not "optimistic" about his country's aerial defence capabilities, adding that significant investment is needed to boost security.

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Germany

Germany could help secure Hormuz, but once war ends — defence minister

The Bundeswehr could take on a role in securing one of the world's most important trade routes after the end of the war, "but now is not the time to discuss that," the German defence minister said.

The Ring

The War in Iran – What should Europe do?

Don't miss this week's episode of The Ring, tonight at 20.30 CET. MEPs Riho Terras (EPP) and Özlem Demirel (The Left) go head-to-head in a fiery debate over what the EU should do in this crisis.

Tech News

Portuguese army tests 'attack drones' in exercise with NATO countries

The Strong Impact 2026 exercise is taking place in Portugal, at the Santa Margarida Military Camp. The Portuguese army has collaborated with the UAVision company to modernise its weaponry and is once again testing the so-called 'suicide drones'.

Tech News

'An attempt to cripple Anthropic': US judge questions Anthropic ban

“He's [President Trump] trying to teach the AI industry to fall into line like everybody else," Computer scientist Ben Goertzel tells Euronews.

Euronews Tech Talks

Space systems: Prepared or at risk? |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

There’s momentum in Europe toward space defence. But are European space systems advanced enough to counter cyber threats?

Iraq

Spain temporarily moves special forces from Iraq over security fears

Spain temporarily relocated its special forces from Iraq — deployed to combat the IS extremist group — due to deteriorating security, but defence officials say all personnel remain safe.

Poland

Poland’s Tusk defies president’s veto over €43.7bn EU defence loan

A power struggle erupted in Poland as Premier Donald Tusk insisted Friday he would access €43.7 billion in EU defence funds, defying President Karol Nawrocki’s veto over what he said was a decision going against Poland's sovereignty.

Europe News

Polish president vetoes law unlocking €44bn in EU defence loans

The bill would have allowed Warsaw to access funds from the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme.

Business

Rheinmetall expects 45% growth and defence pivot yet shares still fall

German arms maker Rheinmetall posted surging profits and forecast rapid growth for 2026 — but investors do not seem impressed, sending shares lower.

Germany

What role does the US base in Germany's Ramstein play in Iran war?

While Germany emphasises that it is not a party to the Iran war, the US airbase in Ramstein plays a central role in the coordination of the US intervention.

Europe News

Kubilius urges Poland to back SAFE amid clash between PM and president

Poland's President, from the opposition Law and Justice party, claims the EU's defence for loan scheme would impinge on national sovereignty and has proposed an alternative plan that is scarce on details.

Europe News

Kubilius: EU must urgently boost missile production as demand soars

Some 800 US-made missiles have been used in three days across the Middle East, more than Ukraine has made use of over the four winter months.

Europe Today

Iran attacks 'legally problematic' but 'righteous', Theo Francken says

Belgium's defence minister told Euronews that Belgium will not join the Israeli and US attacks on Iran, but will lend military support for defence purposes.

United Arab Emirates

UAE urges US, Israel and Iran to return to the negotiating table

In a press conference, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy condemned what she called "blatant Iranian attacks" on her country and other Gulf states.

Markets

The market winners: Which stocks are 'boosted' by the Iran war so far?

As US and Israeli jets struck targets in Iran and Lebanon over the last few days and Iranian missiles hit Israel and Gulf states, the death toll has climbed into the hundreds. Yet on trading floors from New York to London, a handful of companies have notched sharp gains.

Sweden

Sweden downs suspected Russian drone near French aircraft carrier

The Swedish army immediately activated a jamming system and put an end to the incident. At no time was the aircraft carrier in any danger, according to the Swedish Navy.

27 February 2026