Belgium

How much does your nation spend on defence?

European countries have been repeatedly admonished by US President Donald Trump since his election for not spending at least 2% of their GDP on defence expenditures.

26/06/2019

USA

U.S. fighters intercept Russian bombers for second day in a row

Two F-22s jets had to be dispatched to keep an eye on two Tu-95 bombers and a pair of Su-35 fighters.

23/05/2019

World News

Euroviews. Internal strife: as it turns 70, NATO’s greatest enemy is itself ǀ View

NATO has much to celebrate but if the alliance is to survive in the coming decades it has to find ways to adapt to the evolving and emerging threats, and to manage tension in the transatlantic relationship.

05/04/2019

Europe News

The Brief: emigration concerns, CAP reform and NATO

A new survey shows southern and eastern European countries are more concerned by emigration than immigration. MEPs prepare to vote on reforms to the famous Common Agricultural Policy and NATO sets out priorities ahead of its 70th anniversary.

01/04/2019

Russia

Watch: Russian jet intercepts US spy plane

Russian defence ministry says the American aircraft was heading towards its borders.

07/03/2019

USA

American women cannot be excluded from military draft, judge rules

Because women are no longer excluded from combat duty, the "time has passed" for Selective Service to differentiate between men and women, the judge found.

25/02/2019

Republic of North Macedonia

We're ready to contribute to Nato: North Macedonia defence minister

Soldiers from the small Balkan country have already served alongside Nato troops on a number of operations.

11/02/2019

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels

Worries grow of another arms race as Russia removes itself from the INF treaty.

07/02/2019

France

Take-off: France & Germany begin project to build new fighter jets

It is the first act of a joint programme that will see the building of a combat aircraft and associated weapons, such as drones.

07/02/2019

World News

Europe must play post-war role in Syria to allow refugees to return, says German Defence Minister

Germany's Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen has told Euronews that Europe must play its part in a post-civil war Syria if it is to alleviate pressure on migration.

05/10/2018

Business Planet

OCEAN 2020 - Europe's bid to up its defence game on the high seas

In partnership with The European Commission

What price a billion-euro warship when it can be sunk by a drone costing 1/1000th of the cost? The EU is looking to integrate companies using the horizon technologies of drones to get more bangs for its bucks, and save lives, too.

21/09/2018

Iran

Iran unveils ‘domestic’ fighter jet, says military power deters US

Iran’s state media says the Kowsar plane is “100%” locally made, as President Rouhani claims the country’s military might prevents Washington from attacking it.

21/08/2018

United Kingdom

UK unveils model of new jet fighter, Tempest

New plane is designed to replace Eurofighters around 2035.

16/07/2018

Health Series

Farnborough Airshow 2018: Flying taxis, super-speed travel and more

The biennial event takes off once again on July 16, where over 1,500 exhibitors from the aerospace, defence, security and space industries will showcase cutting-edge innovations that are shaping air travel today.

11/07/2018

Business

The biggest and smallest spenders in NATO

Donald Trump complains that some European countries are not pulling their financial weight in NATO, euronews has been looking at who spends what on the Alliance

10/07/2018

United Kingdom

UK defence spend 'far too low' to counter Russia, MPs warn

The UK’s defence spending is “far too low” to combat threats facing the country, MPs warned on Monday.

18/06/2018

Europe News

EU round-up from Strasbourg

New defence fund, Rutte lays out EU vision, drone rules approved

13/06/2018

Poland

Poland’s €1.7 billion bid for permanent US base to combat ‘Russian int

There are already US forces in Poland on a rotational basis but recent Russian actions mean a permanent presence is now necessary, according to a proposal by the country’s defence ministry.

28/05/2018

Sweden

Sweden distributes 'be prepared for war' leaflets to homes

Amidst heightened geopolitical tension in the region, Sweden has revived its defence pamphlets in case an attack hits the Nordic country.

21/05/2018

World News

Which three EU nations met Nato spending goals in 2016?

Nato wants its members to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence: not many European countries manage.

18/05/2018