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Romanian troops simulate urban warfare to boost military readiness
Situated on NATO's eastern flank, Romanian military forces have begun conducting military combat drills in urban areas.
How can EU improve tank production to cut defence dependency on US?
The EU is trying to break its military dependency on the US amid pressure from the Trump administration, and buy more defence equipment in Europe.
EU mulls new defence funding mechanism to boost military readiness
Existing EU defence instruments lack the scale and incentives needed to close capability gaps and respond to growing security challenges as the US steps back from its traditional role in European defence, according to a policy paper by think tank Bruegel, set to be discussed this week in Warsaw.
What will a new defence pact in southeast Europe mean for the region?
The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent.
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Kubilius: EU needs €70 billion to strengthen military mobility
The bloc's infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit for purpose, the EU's Defence Commissioner told Euronews in an exclusive interview.
Does France have what it takes to lead Europe’s defence initiatives?
As the EU faces increasing security challenges, questions have arisen over whether France has the military capability to lead a joint defence initiative.
European defence ministers show united front in support for Ukraine
As the United States moves closer to Russia, European powers are scrambling to reassess their defence strategy.
Which countries would take part in a 'coalition of the willing'?
France and the UK have floated the idea to send troops on the ground as a guarantee after a potential peace deal. However, so far, not many countries appear to be on board.
Cobra Gold 2024: Multinational forces unite in military drills
Thai and South Korean marines, backed by US aircraft, stormed a Thai beach in the annual Cobra Gold military exercise.
Defence: What does Europe need to protect itself without the US?
A new report says Europe could face a new aggression within the next decade. Here's what it needs to defend itself without the Americans.
BAE records sales boost and beats estimates as military spending rises
The defence group recorded a 14% year-on-year jump in sales and predicted a further increase as Europe bolsters its military capabilities.
France pushes for EU to step up military AI efforts
Members of the global military community gathered on the side-lines of an AI summit in Paris to discuss how recent developments are impacting ongoing - and future - conflicts.
Rapid mobility of troops still 'problematic', say EU auditors
The EU's military mobility budget funded 95 projects in 21 member states, but it remains relatively modest compared to the real needs, Tony Murphy, president of the ECA, told reporters on Wednesday.
France's military forced out of Sahel region as it closes base in Chad
The handover of the last French military base in Chad and the Sahel marks a loss of influence for Paris and European interests in the region.
Captured Pyongyang soldiers in Ukraine won't defect to South Korea
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested returning the soldiers to North Korea in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners held by Russia.
Zelenskyy honours the memory of fallen soldiers
Friday 6 December is Armed Forces Day in Ukraine. In honour of Ukrainians who have died for their homeland, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy laid flowers in a solemn ceremony at the Memorial Wall of Defenders of Ukraine in the capital Kyiv.