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Why NATO’s plans to work with space tech companies is a challenge

The commercial sector is struggling with a lack of information flow, such as which technologies NATO will require in the future, a NATO official said.

Euronews Witness

Poland: Europe's defence sentinel?

The Ukraine war and uncertainty about future US funding of NATO have rekindled fears about Europe's defence. Witness reporter Valerie Gauriat went to Poland to assess the potential for a spillover of the conflict into other parts of Europe and to gauge expectations of EU and NATO allies.

Business

UK banks under fire for debanking hundreds of defence firms

The wrongful closure of hundreds of bank accounts belonging to defence companies puts national security at risk, claim Conservative MPs.

Earth News

London’s flood defences need to be raised due to climate change

Sea levels are projected to rise by around a metre by 2100 and storms are becoming increasingly intense due to climate change.

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Business

Spanish defence firm Indra sees first quarter profits surge 40%

The company also saw good progress in implementing its strategic plan, as well as increased growth in its key defence and Minsait branches.

Mobility

AI-powered fighter jet has taken to the skies. Should we be concerned?

In a successful test flight, a US fighter jet enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) made history this week. It's causing concern in some quarters.

Europe

Euroviews. In the upcoming European elections, peace and security matter the most

With so many threats on the horizon, we need a union that can navigate the turbulent seas of the future and protect the European dream of peace and prosperity for its people and global neighbours, Alexander Borum writes.

Business

France looks to take over key assets from troubled tech company Atos

The French government has sent a letter of intent to the heavily indebted technology company, offering to pay up to €1 billion for three key assets, to keep them in national hands.

Europe News

European countries grapple with internal politics over nuclear energy

Emmanuel Macron has championed the revival of France's nuclear program as a central focus of his second presidential term.

Europe News

'Tank of the future': France and Germany sign new arms deal

France's defence minister received his German counterpart on Friday to ink a deal between the two countries to build a next-generation battle tank.

World News

What does crisis in the Middle East mean for common European defence?

Tension and conflict in the Middle East has become a major theme of the EU election campaign. International affairs analyst Francesco Petronella explains what it means for Europe.

Earth News

Rapid militarisation jeopardising climate, claim NGOs

Impact of conflict-related carbon emissions should be accounted for and more data from military operations is needed, according to NGOs and lawmakers.

World News

Military spending in Europe higher than at end of Cold War

Defence and security outlay across Europe increased by 16% from 2022 to 2023, with Poland more than doubling its arms budget since 2014.

Markets

Defence stocks: Why are traders nervous about their record run?

After a multi-month record-breaking bullish run, European defence stocks saw a sharp decline following Goldman Sachs' overvaluation warning. The downturn sparks concerns about an end to the sector's uptrend.

Europe News

Trench-fighting and mortar firing: A day training with Ukrainians

France is training Ukrainian troops in Poland through an EU mission to sharpen the key skills they will need on the battlefield back home. Euronews followed the training for a day.

World News

NATO mulls long-term military support plan for Ukraine

The debate comes as better armed Russian troops assert dominance on the battlefield.

World News

Poland dismisses Eurocorps military commander

Lieutenant General Jarosław Gromadziński, who last year became the first Pole to lead Eurocorps, has been dismissed.

Europe News

EU defence a priority even for eurosceptics: exclusive poll

Nearly half of Europeans agree Brussels should sharpen its military strategy, as the bloc faces up to a belligerent Russia and wavering US.

Germany

'We didn't want to see what Putin is up to,' admits Vice Chancellor

German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Robert Habeck warned that Europe must ramp up defence spending during a global conversation with Euronews.

Business

€2.8 bn UK deal gets Australia closer to fleet of nuclear-powered subs

The UK's defence minister said the deal was expensive but necessary.