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Europe’s first autonomous military convoy unveiled in Spain

A fully autonomous military convoy underwent its last round of testing in Spain, according to reports.

Belgium

Belgium to strengthen airspace security following drones incursions

The country's defence minister said the National Airspace Security Centre aims to be made operational from 1 January 2026.

World News

How do Polish citizens feel about new military training programme?

Poland is betting on strengthening defence preparedness. At the same time, surveys show differing attitudes among Poles towards involvement in defence.

Norway

Joint Expeditionary Force launches enhanced partnership with Ukraine

Defence ministers of the UK-led coalition met with their Ukrainian counterparts in Bodø in Norway to deepen their collaboration and strengthen security in the Nordic-Baltic region.

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Europe News

US troop withdrawal no reflection of US commitment to NATO, Rutte says

Both the NATO chief and the Romanian president insisted that they have no concerns that the withdrawal of US troops from the country will weaken its defence or that of the wider eastern flank.

Economy

Is Europe’s spending boom fuelling a new dangerous debt spiral?

Europe's spending plans are pushing debt levels higher, fuelled by Germany’s stimulus and rising defence budgets. However, as governments ramp up spending, experts warn that markets are becoming less tolerant.

Belgium

Belgian defence minister: Drone flights at airbase could be spying op

Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks.

Ukraine

How Ukraine's long-range drones are taking the fight to Russia

Built from parts made in a scattered network of workshops, Ukraine's domestically-produced drones now fly much further than at any point in the war.

Europe News

Deal to allow UK access to EU defence scheme could be reached shortly

As a non-EU country, the UK cannot fully participate in the €150 billion SAFE programme to rearm the bloc with European-made weapons, but a deal could be struck before a key deadline. This is seen as a win-win.

Croatia

Croatia reintroduces military service as tensions in Europe rise

Croatia's Defence Ministry said the aim is to teach young people basic skills and knowledge that are "needed in crisis situations, so they would contribute to national security."

Europe News

'More pressure on Russia, that's the plan,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders

More air defence, long-range weapons and more pressure on Russia is what Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes will pressure Moscow into direct talks with Kyiv and ultimately to a ceasefire.

Lithuania

Two Russian aircraft briefly enter Lithuania's airspace, military says

In a post on X, Lithuania's President Gitanas Nausėda slammed what he called a "blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity."

Europe News

EU leaders kick can down the road on reparation loan for Ukraine

EU leaders have vowed to return to the thorny issue of leveraging immobilised Russian assets as an extraordinary loan to Ukraine in December's summit.

Markets

European defence stocks rally as summit between Trump and Putin stalls

European defence stocks rallied as plans for a Trump–Putin summit were taken off the agenda. Analysts expect sustained defence spending, driven by NATO pressure and ongoing Russian threats despite ceasefire efforts.

Europe News

Ukrainian expert: EU focusing too much on drone production over skills

The EU should build more training centres for drone operators to ensure they can adapt quickly to battlefield developments, the co-founder of a Ukrainian advisory firm said.

Lithuania

Road linking Baltics to Poland opens at time of tension with Russia

Poland and its Baltic neighbours have been on high alert since multiple alleged Russian drones entered Polish territory and Russian fighter jets crossed into Estonian air space in September.

Europe News

Defending EU also requires rifles and small-calibre ammo, Beretta says

Consolidating the production of small-calibre ammunition could be done quickly in the EU, the head of Beretta told Euronews.

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What defence tech is in Denmark’s €3.67 billion spending plan?

Euronews Next takes a look at the key technologies Denmark and its autonomous territories want to invest in to bolster defence.

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Romanian FM backs Trump's push to fully wean EU off Russian energy

Neighbouring Slovakia and Hungary are resisting pressure from the Trump administration to suspend their purchases of Russian energy products.

Europe News

The EU unveils plan for defence 'independence' - in production only

With its roadmap for defence, the European Commission wants to boost European production of weapon systems but NATO will keep the operational reins.