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Drone tech evolves every 3-6 months, leaving Europe buying old systems

The war in Ukraine made clear that drone technology evolves faster than governments can buy it. Can defence systems keep up?

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Drone warfare: Europe’s new security threat

Paris will quadruple its kamikaze drone arsenal by 2030, as the EU accelerates restocking efforts amid rapid advancements in drone technology. Watch the video

Europe News

Berlin and Kyiv seal sweeping pact on drones, data and missiles

According to the Ukrainian president, who visited the German capital, at least 10 agreements were reached at the German-Ukrainian government consultations in Berlin - the first since 2004.

Europe News

Zelenskyy pitches new joint security system to European allies

Ukraine should be an integral part of Europe’s security, or some on the continent would be part of the "Russian world," Zelenskyy said as he announced discussions over a new joint defence system with EU and non-EU countries.

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Mass drone warfare is Europe’s rising security threat

France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative.

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The pioneering project integrating drones into air traffic control

In partnership with the European Commission

Piloted aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, drones... How do we make sure that all of these aircraft can fly in the same airspace without colliding? At Odense airport, Denmark, full-scale tests are being carried out.

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The EU is boosting drone production - is it ready for war?

Is the European Union doing as much as it can to protect its citizens?

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Can Europe boost its drone defence? Ask the Euronews chatbot

Russia has violated NATO airspace approximately 37 times since 2022. The EU wants to accelerate the bloc’s drone production and boost its defence strategy against hybrid threats. Can Europe ramp up its hybrid-detection system? Ask the Euronews chatbot.

Ukraine

Ukrainians shot down Iranian drones in the Gulf, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s president announced that Ukrainian experts in the Middle East have already shot down Iranian drones in “several countries” with domestically produced interceptors.

Germany

German Army chief warns of a 'glass-like' battlefield

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, German Army chief Christian Freuding outlines how data, speed and digital systems are reshaping modern warfare.

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Europe is winning on AI and drones science. It's losing on deployment

Europe's scientists are ahead. Europe's armies are not. The continent produces world-class research on AI, drones, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity, but watches the US race past it to deployment.

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The EU backs its defence innovators with €115 million under AGILE

The European Commission has proposed a €115 million pilot fund to fast-track defence technology from European start-ups, cutting the time from application to grant to just four months. Watch the video.

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AI, drones, quantum: the EU’s new AGILE plan targets future warfare

The Iran war has become the ultimate testbed for next-generation military technology. Russia’s war on Ukraine laid bare the deadly cost of obsolete arsenals. Artificial Intelligence, drone swarms, and precision systems dictate the outcome of conflicts. Technology is now the battlefield.

Ukraine

How can Ukraine help unlock the Strait of Hormuz?

US President Donald Trump threatened to unleash "hell" on Iran if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping. Can Ukraine help unblock it?

Libya

RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz

French journalists report the presence of more than 200 Ukrainian military specialists in Libya and their alleged involvement in the attack on the Arctic Metagaz vessel using a maritime drone.

Germany

How one young German is helping to reshape European security

Léocadie Reimers represents a generation rethinking security, combining her experiences from military service with her work in private sector defence.

Tech News

Regulatory roadblocks for commercial use of drones in Europe

While drones are driving innovation across industries, European agriculture still lags in unlocking their full potential - not for lack of promise, but because regulation keeps that innovation grounded.

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'Every housewife could be CEO of Rheinmetall,' Zelenskyy says

German defence company Rheinmetall issued a public statement expressing respect for Ukraine’s defence manufacturers after its CEO mocked Ukrainian weapons and drone producers over the weekend in sexist remarks.

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US drones await authorisation to land on Lajes after Portugal asks for more information

The landing of the MQ-9 Reapers at the Lajes Base was expected earlier this week, but it hasn't happened yet. Portugal has reportedly requested more technical information about the aircraft and is still waiting for a response.

Ukraine

Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners

Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine is looking for new partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where the countries are seeking Kyiv’s help.