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It is an expensive gamble, but also an attempt at technological emancipation from the major programmes of the past, in which Italy has often played a subordinate role.

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'Europe First': Berlin favours European arms over US weapons

For decades, Germany relied on the US for its security policy. But that era is over, experts tell Euronews.

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Germany is accusing French manufacturer Dassault of blocking negotiations over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project.

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Why is Slovenia the only EU country to ban arms trade with Israel?

The Slovenian government has banned the export, import and transit of military equipment to and from Israel. Other European countries have reduced but not stopped their arms sales.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed his satisfaction with the agreement between the European Commission president and the US president. Representatives of German industry are also relieved, but warn of future losses.

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UK rejects challenge against selling military parts to Israel

In a 72-page ruling, two High Court judges ruled that the issue was one of national security, given that the parts were considered vital to the defence collaboration, as well as the UK's security and international peace.

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A Greek defense industry “success story”: Theon Group’s leading role and international presence

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Theon Group began its operations in 1997 in Greece to become today the leading company in the world in manportable electrooptics, which means anything that a soldier carries that is electrooptical.

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Could defence demand fuel a German steel revival post-tariffs?

US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect today. But could Germany's defence industry be paving the way for a steel boom?

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Belgian arms maker FN Browning aims to further boost European presence

At a time when the EU is engaged in a rearmament race and looking to build up its defence industry, the Belgian arms manufacturer is taking advantage of member states' interest in security issues.

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Rearming Europe is the EU's next folly, says Yanis Varoufakis

Economist, politician and the former Greek finance minister welcomed the easing of the German debt brake but believes that defence spending will not generate growth where it is needed.

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Have European arms companies increased their profits due to wars?

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