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Is Russia using Iran's defence tech in Ukraine?

Experts said the labels found on drones in Ukraine are not conclusive proof but the English-language words are consistent with how Iran marks its drones.

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MEPs vote for Parliament to sue Commission over €150bn defence scheme

MEPs do not believe the legal basis the Commission used to set up SAFE, which deprives them of their right to co-legislate, is the right one.

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This crewless ship is defending Denmark’s and NATO’s waters

Drones are mounted on these 10-meter-long vessels and AI helps analyse data of the surrounding environment under and above the surface of the ocean.

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Zelenskyy: Ukraine's defence sector can produce more but lacks money

Ukraine's defence production capacity has jumped from 1 billion in 2022 to 35 billion this year, according to the government.

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EU and Canada forge closer ties with new defence and trade partnership

The EU and Canada summit strengthens their strategic ties with a new Security and Defence Partnership, digital trade agreement talks and deeper cooperation on AI.

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Defence sector intensifies lobbying efforts in the European Parliament

MEPs are coming under increasing pressure from lobbyists on defence-related issues, according to new figures collected by Transparency International. Over the past year, lobbyists from consultancy groups, trade associations and defence firms have organised 197 meetings in total.

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Dutch police break up climate protest on highway ahead of NATO summit

Over the weekend, hundreds of people took to the streets of The Hague in protest against NATO's defence spending and the threat of war with Iran.

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Rutte: New NATO target will quintuple air defence, buy 1000s of tanks

The crisis unfolding in the Middle East is expected to create a showdown over the summit where allies will announce a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP.

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Europeans largely support hikes in national defence budget, poll finds

The survey comes on the eve of a summit of NATO leaders where they are expected to more than double the alliance's defence spending target.

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NATO agrees to 5% defence spending target ahead Hague summit

This week, allies are expected to commit to spending around 3.5 percent of GDP on "hard defence" that will include weapons and troops and an additional 1.5 percent on defence-related investments such as cybersecurity and military mobility.

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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.

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European Investment Bank triples its financial commitment to defence

With a new financial ceiling of €100 billion for 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) aims to invest in defence, energy networks and technology.

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What is the US ‘bunker bomb’ that could be deployed in Iran?

One of the weapons the US could use in Iran to destroy nuclear facilities is a 30,000-pound ordnance designed to reach bunkers or underground targets.

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EU divided over Israel's right to bomb Iran

Not all EU countries believe Israel’s attack on Iran is legal under international law, and the differences will be on display when ambassadors meet in Brussels on Thursday ahead of a summit of heads of state and government taking place next week.

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How Israel used AI and smuggled-in drones to prepare attack on Iran

AI was used to help Israelis quickly sift through troves of data they had obtained, said one officer.

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Rheinmetall partners with Anduril to build military drones for Europe

German defence giant Rheinmetall and US defence tech company Anduril announced their plans to design and manufacture drones and rocket motors for Europe.

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Airbus pledges higher dividends as it confirms financial guidance

The pan-European aerospace firm said it would increase shareholder returns and leave its 2025 financial targets unchanged in an attempt to reassure investors.

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Australia and Canada next in line after UK for defence deal with EU

Canada and Australia are both in the NATO military alliance, alongside 23 EU member states.

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Israel's Rafael threatens to sue France over Paris Air Show shutdown

Rafael and other Israeli arms companies were blocked from exhibiting at the Paris Air Show for refusing to remove attack weapons from display. The firms say the move is discriminatory and are preparing legal action.

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The EU seeks to slash red tape for defence as money 'is not enough'

The EU is racing to adapt its defence posture to the threat posed by Russia amid uncertainty over Washington's continued military support.