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ILA 2026: Air power, drones and a search for new recruits

As ILA 2026's largest exhibitor, the Bundeswehr is impossible to miss. Colonel Kristof Conrath discusses new military capabilities, lessons from the war in Ukraine, the future of air power and the drive to recruit the next generation.

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Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns

As drone-related security concerns rise across Europe, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is calling for permanent protection of the Bundestag and other constitutional bodies while authorities expand the country's counter-drone capabilities.

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Inside the struggle to revamp Europe's defence financing tool

EU policymakers are weighing a SAFE II defence financing tool, with Eastern-flank states pushing for grants over loans. But the final SAFE I uptake, the development of the European defence industry, Ukraine's battlefield-driven tech edge and shifting warfare scenarios are shaping what comes next.

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US plans to slash fighter jets and warships to NATO in Europe

The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defence capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears that Moscow could attack a NATO country.

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NATO to cut troop numbers in Kosovo amid 'improved security situation'

The cuts are to be carried out "gradually and in line with conditions on the ground," NATO said.

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UK armed forces minister resigns hours after defence secretary

Dan Jarvis, a former army officer and the Labour MP for Barnsley North, has since taken over as defence secretary.

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Trade and defence top of agenda at EU-South Korea summit

As security threats grow and geopolitics shift, the European Union and Republic of South Korea have celebrated a new Digital Trade Agreement at a summit in Brussels.

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German-led fighter jet consortium launches after FCAS collapse

An Airbus-led alliance of eight defence firms will launch Team Gen 6 in Berlin, a German-backed sixth-generation fighter jet project intended to replace the collapsed Franco-German-Spanish FCAS programme, AFP reports.

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EU strikes defence simplification deal as foreign threats mount

Facing Russian aggression and US retreat, the EU is planning to streamline permits, cut bureaucracy and make defence procurement and transfers across member states easier.

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Newsletter: From K-pop to K2 tanks, South Korea flexes in Europe

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the Belgian capital on Wednesday for a highly anticipated EU-South Korea Summit. Onlookers expect a buffet of East Asian strength on display, ranging from K-pop toppers to military might, and closer Brussels-Seoul relations.

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US’ €500bn defence retreat requires ‘big’ EU spend: Kubilius

As the Trump administration continues pulling back from Europe, Andrius Kubilius warned on Tuesday that Europe can only fill the resulting gap with cooperation and a "big spend".

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Airbus-led group proposes fighter jet alternative after FCAS collapse

The FCAS programme had been viewed as a flagship European defence project, aimed at strengthening military cooperation as Europe faces a more assertive Russia.

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Why the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project failed

Planned as Europe's biggest joint defence project, FCAS has been abandoned after French and German companies failed to resolve years of disputes, despite repeated political intervention.

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Almost like minefields: Europe's peatlands gain military importance

Peatlands are more than carbon sinks and havens for rare species. Amid rising security tensions, they are seen across Europe as natural barriers to attackers.

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Letta speaks exclusively to Euronews as Iran halts attacks on Israel

Former Italian prime minister and President of the Jacques Delors Institute Enrico Letta speaks to Euronews. We also cover the Middle East, where Iran announced the end of military operations against Israel but warned of “a more crushing” response if it resumes strikes on Lebanon or its territory.

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France and Germany abandon joint fighter jet project

The project was seen as a key test of European efforts to work more closely on defence as they seek to present a united front in the face of a hostile Russia at a time of souring ties with the United States.

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Ukraine's €90bn EU loan is ready to roll out

A massive European rescue package could help Ukraine defend critical territory more than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion.

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France testing AI battlefield system in NATO excercise

Arcadia, developed with French firms, is a European response to Maven, an AI command and control system used by NATO that was developed by the US company Palantir.

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Exclusive: Costa on Euronews as EU-Western Balkans summit underway

A high-stakes EU-Western Balkans summit is underway in Montenegro, with enlargement in the spotlight and France and Germany pushing for a more gradual path to EU integration. Our EU Editor Maria Tadeo is on the ground and speaks exclusively to European Council President António Costa.

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From AI baristas to drones: Best and weirdest tech at Computex 2026

Euronews Next spotlights the most innovative and intriguing tech at the conference in Taiwan.