Macron calls on EU countries to ramp up arms production

Data dive: Kill switch and catch-up – can Europe close the sovereignty gap?

As the US demonstrates it can wield an AI ‘kill switch’, the EU and UK unleash a wave of sovereign tech measures. Can state-led industrial policy bridge a 2tn revenue chasm?

Defense industrial base kicks into high gear for US, Europe

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []...Click to read more

UK weighs sweeping ban on goods from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria in latest anti-Israel move

So far, Ireland and Spain are the only European countries to have advanced comprehensive legislative efforts aimed at banning trade with Israeli settlements. The post UK weighs sweeping ban on goods from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria in latest anti-Israel move appeared first on World Israel News.

Germany wants to make US weapons on home turf, Pistorius says

The defense minister says Berlin wants to produce U.S. weapons systems or components in Germany — even as Europe pushes to become less dependent on Washington.

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, says Canada

LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - A total of nine countries have committed to supporting a new global defence bank, Mark Carney, the prime minister of host country Canada, said on Tuesday.Carney said in a statement at the NATO Summit in Turkey's capital Ankara, that Albania, Belgium, Greece, Latvia, Luxembourg, Romania, Turkey, and Ukraine had all pledged their support, and would define the initial policies and directives of the multilateral Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) and shape its operations.

Investment, unity, support for Kyiv: the NATO Summit draws to a close. Rutte: “The Alliance is stronger than ever”

The final statement notes that in 2025, Europe and Canada increased their defence spending by over 139 billion. Contracts worth 50 billion and aid to Kyiv totalling 140 billion have been announced for 2026 and 2027

Defense industrial base goes into overdrive for US and European production

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []

Europe’s biggest tech CEOs have formed a standing lobby group with a direct line to von der Leyen

Seven of Europe’s largest technology companies have created a permanent dialogue with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, pressing the bloc to deregulate faster and let European firms consolidate. The group, which calls itself the European Tech Creators, collectively generates 417 billion in annual revenue, represents nearly 1.1 trillion in market capitalisation, and employs close [] This story continues at The Next Web

Canada, UK back complementary approaches to defense financing

Ottawa, London stress coordination between defense financing mechanisms as Mark Carney holds NATO summit talks with Latvian, Danish leaders

INTERVIEW: EU seeking to 'bring NATO into Ukraine' — Russian senator

The United Kingdom, France, and Germany are pushing to have NATO troops deployed to Ukraine, Alexey Pushkov, chairman of the information policy commission of Russia’s Federation Council, or upper house of parliament, said

Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator

OTTAWA — Canada’s goal of boosting trade with countries outside the United States could be thwarted by its new pesticide rules, a senator warns. Bill C-30, an omnibus bill implementing the spring economic update, passed both the House of Commons and the Senate last week. The legislation includes a change to Canada’s Pest Control Products [] The post Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

EU, NATO chiefs call for stronger European defense on eve of Ankara summit

A stronger European defense industry able to produce military equipment at a greater scale and at a faster speed is essential for maintaining credible deterrence in an increasingly...

NATO chief calls for ‘credible plans’ to reach defence spending goals | AJ #shorts

On the eve of NATO's summit in Ankara, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence, narrowing the gap with the US. NATO countries are expected to announce tens of billions more in defence contracts during the summit. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Nine Countries Support Proposed Global Defence Bank

The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says nine countries have pledged support for a proposed global defence bank aimed at strengthening defence capabilities among allied nations. Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, Carney said Albania, Belgium, Greece, Latvia, Luxembourg, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine have joined Canada in backing the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience [] The post Nine Countries Support Proposed Global Defence Bank appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

NATO chief: Germany on track for 3.5% defense spending: an extraordinary achievement - VIDEO

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Canada’s Growing Aerospace and Defense Sector

Canada’s latest defence procurement is becoming impossible to ignore. The CBC reports that Ottawa is now looking beyond simply purchasing Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft. NATO itself has now selected the same Swedish system to replace its aging Boeing E-3 AWACS fleet, making GlobalEye the alliance’s future airborne surveillance platform. This is no small []

EU discusses sanctions on Israeli settlements

BRUSSELS, July 13 (YPA) – EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels discussed imposing a ban on imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, among options for tightening measures against settlement activity, which the EU considers illegal under international law. The settlements issue topped the meeting’s agenda, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas asserting that []

Kenal pasti empat pembekal peluru berpandu

KLUANG: Kerajaan sedang mempertimbangkan pembelian sistem peluru berpandu antikapal (NSM) daripada empat negara termasuk Turkiye dan Korea Selatan untuk digunakan pada kapal tempur pesisir (LCS) negara. Menteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata, perkara itu masih di peringkat penilaian bagi memastikan kemampuan tembakannya selari dengan sistem senjata yang digunakan pada kapal LCS. Katanya, banyak ... Read more The post Kenal pasti empat pembekal peluru berpandu appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

‘Biggest defence export in Australian history’: Richard Marles spruiks $2.5b Canada radar deal

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles speaks on the government’s $2.5 billion over-the-horizon radar deal with Canada. “This is the biggest defence export in our country’s history,” Mr Marles said. “It is not coincidence that the two largest defence exports in our country’s history have happened under the Albanese government.”

NATO, Ukraine must force Putin to negotiate, Dutch PM Jetten tells Kyiv Independent

The Netherlands has spearheaded Western support for Ukraine.The 18-million-strong NATO country was among the first to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets — the country's first Western warplanes — alongside Patriot launchers, artillery, and more.Now, the new Dutch government led by Rob Jetten signals that its

EBRD targets $1.5bn investments in Nigeria over 3 years

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has set a target of investing at least 1.5 billion in Nigeria over the next three years as it expands its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. The projection was disclosed by the EBRD’s Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Ms Heike Harmgart, and the bank’s Country Director and Head of [] The post EBRD targets 1.5bn investments in Nigeria over 3 years appeared first on Vanguard News.

Macron Calls Europe’s Go-It-Alone Defense an ‘Absurdity’

French President Emmanuel Macron warns European countries against go-it-alone national defense policies, calling separate defense projects by EU members “an absurdity.” #Macron

Merz hits back at Trump for ridiculing Germany’s defence spending drive

Germany does not have to shy away from talking up its record on defence spending, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, when asked about US President Donald Trump calling Germany’s past efforts “ridiculous”. The issue of defence spending has loomed large as Nato leaders prepare to gather ‌next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with Trump over Iran and Greenland and show they are stepping up to defend the continent. “Germany is doubling its defence budget within four...

Rutte: A stronger Europe in a stronger NATO as defense spending rises

Rutte: A stronger Europe in a stronger NATO as defense spending rises

Germany sinks von der Leyen’s €18 billion pet warship project

Germany has axed a von der Leyen-era frigate plan, citing significant delays and enormous cost increases Read Full Article at RT.com

Europe's Exporters: A Confluence Of Global Tailwinds

Europe's Exporters: A Confluence Of Global Tailwinds

Europe Putting Real Money--and Industry--Behind Nato

Europe Putting Real Money--and Industry--Behind Nato

Nigerians raise concerns over IMF’s proposed telecoms, petrol taxes

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, recommendation of more taxes on telecommunication services and petroleum products for the Nigerian government has sparked angry reactions from the citizens. It could be recalled that recently, the IMF recommended introducing taxes on fuel products and telecommunications services in Nigeria as part of broader measures to increase government revenue and [] Nigerians raise concerns over IMF’s proposed telecoms, petrol taxes

European Bank For Reconstruction And Development Targets $1.5bn Nigeria Investment Drive

European lender plans major investments in Nigeria, with power emerging as a key focus area.

Malaysia shortlists four countries for new LCS anti-ship missile system, says defence minister

KLUANG, June 28 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has shortlisted four countries as possible suppliers of an anti...

EU Carbon Reforms Spark Industry Divide over Climate Policy

European industrial companies are increasingly divided over the European Union’s planned overhaul of its Emissions Trading System (ETS), the bloc’s flagship carbon pricing mechanism. While some manufacturers argue the reforms are necessary to ease mounting cost pressures and protect competitiveness, companies that have invested heavily in low-carbon technologies warn that weakening the system could undermine [] The post EU Carbon Reforms Spark Industry Divide over Climate Policy appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Nigeria : Abuja makes mad dash to arm Air Force

Nigeria's military command is currently scrambling to negotiate the quick procurement of arms for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The [...]

News24 | NATO leaders puzzle over how to turn funds into firepower

A year on from their historic pledge to ramp up defence spending, NATO leaders gathering in Ankara next week will reckon with another challenge: Getting industry to produce enough weapons.

Europe: Can it really ditch U.S. tech?

The continent has the scientists who could rival American innovation

[Photo] JUST IN: Belgian Defense Minister says Europe is not yet ready to defend itself withou [...]

JUST IN: Belgian Defense Minister says Europe is not yet ready to defend itself without continued US support.@BRICSNews

Ukraine Backers to Vow Major Support at NATO Summit

A report on an upcoming joint commitment by European NATO members and Canada to secure 70 billion per year in military aid for Ukraine for both this year and next. The pledge, to be finalized at the Ankara summit, combines EU loan mechanisms and individual state commitments, largely driven by Germany to offset the halt in Washington’s funding. The summit declaration will also address defense spending targets of 5 GDP by 2035 and include a concise statement on Iran’s regional actions to maintain diplomatic alignment with the US administration.

Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide

EU departments and some universities, including in Spain, are still spending on Israeli companies.

UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough

Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center of Britain’s future military under a defense plan announced Tuesday that includes a 15 billion pound (20 billion) spending boost. Like other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the UK is under pressure to increase defense spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable US. But its Defense Investment Plan has been repeatedly delayed as military leaders and Treasury officials wrangled over