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Ukraine opens probe after crowds attack army conscription vehicle

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Europe's five largest military powers meet ahead of key NATO summit

The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and how to strengthen the Atlantic Alliance's European Pillar.

Business

Defence giant KNDS unveils IPO plans as valuation could top €15bn

The Franco-German manufacturer behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, KNDS, has officially announced its plans for an IPO, listing shares in Paris and Frankfurt within weeks, capitalising on Europe's race to rebuild its military capacity.

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Germany to take 40% stake in Leopard tank maker KNDS alongside France

Berlin is preparing to buy a 40% stake in KNDS, the Franco-German group behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, putting it alongside France as a state shareholder in one of Europe's most important defence firms.

Europe News

Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week

It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.

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Pakistan

Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir, killing all on board

Witnesses said that the helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from a helipad. Ambulances arrived at the scene and transported the victims to a nearby hospital.

Europe News

France and Germany abandon joint fighter jet project

The project was seen as a key test of European efforts to work more closely on defence as they seek to present a united front in the face of a hostile Russia at a time of souring ties with the United States.

Europe News

Ukraine says Russian jamming sent sea drone into Romania

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said that a further three drones had exploded on Friday, one off the coast of Constanta and two others around 145 km east of the city. No injuries have been reported.

Europe News

Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter training crash in UK

The aircraft involved was reportedly a Merlin Mk4, which is primarily used for Royal Marines' "elevated" operations.

Europe News

Catching the unknown: The drone designed to hunt other drones

After repeated drone sightings at airports and critical infrastructure sites, a German company believes it has found a way to identify who is behind them.

Iran

US military strike commercial ship trying to breach Iran blockade

According to the US Central Command, the Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star ignored more than 20 warnings from US forces overnight as it tried to enter an Iranian port.

Business

Five industries benefiting from Europe's defence spending boom

After decades of treating military spending as someone else's problem, Europe is now writing very large defence cheques. Here are the industries set to benefit.

Business

Industry: Leonardo to equip Kuwait’s naval patrol vessels

The Italian group has signed a €320 million deal with Abu Dhabi Ship Building to supply FALAJ 3 OPV naval combat systems to Kuwait, bolstering Italy’s commercial and military role in the Persian Gulf.

The Cube

No, the US hasn't announced a total withdrawal of troops from Europe

Amid real reports of the US scaling back its military presence in European countries, there are also false claims that Washington is removing the entirety of its personnel from the continent.

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.

Europe News

Crunch defence talks enter final stretch as EU races to rearm by 2030

European parliamentarians, EU member states and Commission mediators are in the thick of talks aimed at bolstering the bloc’s defence industry by cutting down on bureaucracy. Despite the political will for the continent to rearm itself, significant divisions have emerged on the details of delivery.

Made in Europe

Satellite swarms made in Europe set the standard in Earth observation

EU governments are eager to work with ICEYE. The Finnish space company sells mini satellites that help allied nations safeguard their sovereignty. That’s because when it comes to Earth observation and military reconnaissance, the high-resolution radar eyes in space are second to none.