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EU states try to 'strike the right balance' on US operation in Red Sea

European Union allies have been reluctant to back a United States-led naval operation to safeguard ships from attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea.

Germany

EU should prepare for war by decades end, German Defence Minister says

The German Defence Minister warns of escalating Russian threats by the end of the decade, urging European countries to fortify their defence industries and adapt to geopolitical shifts.

18 December 2023

Europe News

EU should go on the cyber offensive in defence reform - Charles Michel

The European Union needs a bespoke "cyber force" to beef up its defensive capabilities, according to European Council chief Charles Michel.

30 November 2023

Markets

Making money on defence stocks: Is it ethical to cash in on the boom?

When the war in Ukraine began almost two years ago demand for weapons in Europe skyrocketed, taking arms companies’ shares along with it. Experts expect the market to continue to grow for at least the next five years. Here’s why.

30 November 2023

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Markets

Israel Hamas war: The outcome the financial markets expect

Energy and defence-related investments are set to yield in the next 12-18 months, according to analysts.

30 October 2023

Europe News

Migration, defence: Here's what's on the next EU five-year plan

What directions should the European Union take during the next five years? That's the question leaders started to wrestle with on Friday at their informal summit in Granada.

World News

Euroviews. This is how the defence sector could start marching to a greener tune

Time is ticking for the defence sector. A net-zero target by 2050 is no easy task, and with a worsening climate crisis, the industry has a mountain to climb, Karem Akoul writes.

Ukraine

Ukraine war in maps: Kyiv counteroffensive makes some gains

Ukrainian forces make some gains while a Russian general has been relieved of his duties after speaking out about problems faced by his troops.

Europe

A decade as NATO Chief: Why is Jens Stoltenberg difficult to replace?

Jens Stoltenberg’s shoes are proving big to fill.

Romania

NATO boosts training to intercept Russian aircraft in Alliance space

NATO forces increase simulations and training exercises to help air forces intercept potential Russian aircraft from entering its airspace

Europe News

Number of NATO allies spending 2% of GDP on defence to jump this year

The number of NATO allies spending at least 2% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on military spending is expected to jump this year, according to the alliance.

Europe News

EU agrees 'historic' €500 million deal to boost ammunition production

European Union negotiators reached a deal in the early hours of Friday to accelerate the production of munition and missiles in Europe to urgently deliver Ukraine.

World News

Safer skies - France and Germany disagree on air defence strategy

France and Germany are leading two different approaches to defending Europe's skies from Russian missiles with both livelihoods and lives at stake.

Ireland

Can the Irish Defence Forces end their culture of sexual abuse?

Two decades after horrific testimony exposed a culture of sexual harassment and abuse in the Irish military, the problem is back in the spotlight. But for campaigners and survivors, the task of getting the government and the military to tackle the issue head-on is anything but simple.

Denmark

Denmark to spend billions on defence modernisation over next 10 years

The Danish armed forces have been allowed to atrophy based on misguided political decisions, says acting defence minister

France

France's 'war economy' feels distant for French manufacturers

Though Macron called for a shift to a “war economy” following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some manufacturers say that wish is yet to be fulfilled.

World News

NATO: Why is spending 2% of GDP on defence so controversial?

Only seven of NATO's 30 allied countries met the military spending target of 2% of GDP set by the North Atlantic Alliance in 2022.

Europe News

EU greenlights €2 billion ammunition deal for Ukraine

Ukraine roughly needs 1 million ammunition rounds, primarily the 155 mm kind, over the next year.

Europe News

EU plans naval exercises to protect critical maritime infrastructure

"Our seas are of strategic importance," Commissioner Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius said.

Europe

'Reflexes die hard’ as women underrepresented in diplomacy: ambassador

France's ambassador to NATO told Euronews that the higher the level of defence and security meetings, the fewer women are present, something she says should change.