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Can Europe defend its seas? Take our poll

The next battlefield could be underwater. Every day, the cables, pipelines and shipping lanes crossing Europe's waters quietly power the global economy, carrying everything from internet traffic and financial transactions to energy and trade. Keeping them safe is becoming increasingly important.

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US Congress battles over allowing Turkey access to F-35 aircraft

While the White House has signalled a desire to work more closely with Ankara, some members of Congress have raised concerns about plans to allow Turkey to rejoin the fighter jet programme.

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Armenia holds first military parade in a decade on Republic Day

Armenia marked Republic Day on 28 May with a military parade in Yerevan, the first such event held in the country since 2016.

The Ring

More money for the military in Europe - to do what?

Is higher defense spending in Europe a strategic investment or a random act to please Donald Trump? That's this week's topic of The Ring featuring MEPs Marc Botenga and Lukas Mandl as opponents.

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Dubai Airshow: Acrobatic aircraft perform aerial show as Russia participates in event

The Dubai Airshow opened with a patriotic Al Fursan flyover, major aircraft orders and renewed focus on future air mobility, including flying taxis.

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'Fujian': China’s most advanced aircraft carrier enters service

China has officially commissioned the Fujian, the world’s first conventionally powered aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, marking a major leap in naval technology.

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Rising drone incursions test Europe’s defences and unity

A wave of drone incursions across the EU is fuelling uncertainty and testing resilience. While some are linked to Russia, others remain unexplained, highlighting gaps in preparedness and the need for a unified European response.

Tech News

What defence tech does Poland have in its arsenal?

Poland has invested billions into modernising its military since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, becoming NATO’s biggest spender relative to its economic size.

Europe in Motion

How does Europe’s defence spending shape up as Trump pressures allies?

Europe's military capabilities remain heavily reliant on the US, while both Russia and China have substantially advanced their production capacities and technological capabilities.

Europe News

EU remains ‘highly vulnerable’ and dependent on US defence production

Imports of US weapons have surged, yet Europe's military capabilities remain insufficient, with notable gaps in tank numbers, air defence systems and R&D investment. According to a new report by Bruegel, the EU’s €800 billion rearmament plan may not be enough.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? War in Gaza - what's Netanyahu's endgame?

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists are discussing the situation in Gaza, the latest European defence initiative and another fight between Brussels and Hungary.

Tech News

3 years since the invasion, Ukraine's defence tech industry is booming

Ukraine's defence technology industry has grown in the three years since Russia's invasion, continuing to innovate despite the threat of reduced US assistance.

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Three years of war in Ukraine: Here's what the French army has learned

Both the successes and errors of the Ukrainian and Russian militaries are a lesson learned for the French Armed Forces.

Markets

European defence stocks surge as region's leaders plan spending boost

Investors are watching closely as European leaders hold an emergency meeting on regional security.

Business

Thyssenkrupp announces lower sales as shake-up plans proceed

Earnings increased despite weaker sales, thanks to the German firm’s efficiency drive. Meanwhile, Thyssenkrupp’s military-related units expect a boost from greater defence spending.

Europe News

EU countries start work on next-generation warship

In the wake of increasingly complex security crises around the world, calls have been increasing for the EU to prioritise its military sovereignty.