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Europe’s defence landscape: Which countries spend the most?

EU countries spent €343.2 billion on defence in 2024, with Germany and France together accounting for 44% of this total.

Made in Europe

European interceptor drones are technologically world leaders

Drone interception technology made in Europe is world-class. The Baltic states in particular, are skilled in drone technology. What is the reason for this success story? A Euronews report from Estonia and Latvia.

Tech News

Leonardo unveils ‘Michelangelo Dome’ to boost Europe’s defence

The ‘Michelangelo Dome’ is designed to protect critical European infrastructure against evolving security threats, including hypersonic missiles and drone swarms.

Germany

US ambassador suggests Germany take NATO's top military role in future

For decades, a US general or admiral has held the post as head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Now, more signs from Washington point to a change coming in the future.

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Germany

America depends on Europe, ex-US Army Europe general tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, retired US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges emphasised that Ukraine's victory is crucial for US prosperity and global stability, amid concerns about reducing US military presence in Europe.

Germany

Berlin's underground becomes war zone in high-intensity military drill

The Bundeswehr is training for emergency scenarios in Berlin's streets and metro tunnels. Euronews reporter Johanna Urbancik was there on the ground to see it first-hand.

Europe News

EU aims to reskill 600,000 workers for booming defence sector by 2030

Europe is trying to rearm fast. The problem? There are too few qualified people to design or produce the volume of materiel needed for a sufficient European defence strategy.

Tech News

Which European country spends the most on defence R&D?

Defence research and development spending in the EU has risen by 90% over the past five years. Experts link this surge to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

'Military Schengen': Brussels proposal aims to speed up mobilisation

If an EU country is attacked, how long should it take for other member states to allow troops and equipment to cross through their borders to provide reinforcements? A new plan could limit how long one EU member can hold another's military up.

Germany

Is Europe's mega defence project FCAS in danger of failing?

The project launched in 2017 and with a price tag of at least €100 billion, aims to strengthen European defence and will include new fighter aircraft supported by interconnected drones.

Europe News

EU countries should not rely only on NATO's Article 5, Kubilius says

The European Union has its own mutual defence clause but it is seen as weaker than NATO's Article 5. The EU Commissioner for Defence appears to want to change that as the US military reconsiders its footprint in Europe.

World News

Germany to buy €150m of weapons for Ukraine, defence minister says

PURL was launched in July and came following criticism from the White House that Europe needed to shoulder more of the responsibility for Ukraine's security.

Europe News

France's inaugural defence bond issuance shows appetite is strong

France's public investment bank aimed to raise €1 billion with its first issuance of a defence product. Interest was nearly four times that amount. Could this strengthen the case for so-called EU-wide defence bonds?

Europe News

Space no longer peaceful, Macron set to say in new space strategy

France and Europe must be prepared to defend their interests in the orbit too, the French leader is expected to say on Wednesday, as space becomes a key element in the global struggle for security.

Tech News

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.

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.