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Trump’s NATO threat sharpens focus on Europe’s role as Rutte heads to Washington
Donald Trump’s statement that he is considering taking the United States out of NATO has pushed Europe’s burden-sharing debate into a more immediate phase, despite fresh alliance data showing a sharp rise in European and Canadian defence spending. Donald Trump’s…
Rheinmetall chief’s drone remarks expose a wider defence-industry argument
Comments by Rheinmetall chief executive Armin Papperger about Ukrainian drone production have opened a broader argument about innovation, industrial scale and the future balance between heavy armour and cheaper unmanned systems. In an interview with The Atlantic, Papperger dismissed much…
MBDA plans 40% output rise as Europe races to rebuild missile stocks
Europe’s largest missile maker says it will raise production by 40% in 2026, with Aster output set to double, as demand from Ukraine, the Middle East and NATO rearmament continues to strain Western stockpiles. MBDA, Europe’s largest missile manufacturer, plans…
Flames of Deception: Czech Factory Attack Raises Fears of Russian Sabotage
The arrest of a fourth suspect in the arson attack on a Czech defence facility has deepened an already murky and politically charged investigation—one that sits at the crossroads of Middle Eastern tensions, Europe’s security anxieties, and the shadow war…
Russia’s Oil Export Arteries Under Strain as Ukrainian Strikes Knock Out 40% of Export Capacity
Russia’s vast oil export network—long the financial backbone of the Kremlin—has suffered one of the most significant disruptions in its modern history. According to Reuters calculations, at least 40% of the country’s oil export capacity is currently offline following a…
Europe’s Defence Industry Accelerates as MBDA Bets €1 Billion on Future Demand
Europe’s defence industry is undergoing a profound shift, one that reflects not only the changing nature of modern conflict but also the urgency now gripping policymakers across the continent. At the centre of this transformation is missile manufacturer MBDA, whose…
UK and EU back on course for SAFE defence fund deal
European Council President António Costa says Britain and the EU are moving towards an agreement on UK participation in the bloc’s SAFE defence-financing instrument, reopening a file that had stalled and giving new weight to the wider reset in defence…
Europe’s Space Ambitions Risk Splintering as Germany Pushes Ahead Alone
At a time when Europe is under growing pressure to take responsibility for its own defence, a new German initiative is exposing familiar fault lines at the heart of the European Union. Berlin’s plan to develop a €10 billion military…
Cleared for Take-Off: Taiwan’s Fighter Fleet Upgrade Begins
Taiwan’s long-awaited fleet of advanced U.S.-built fighter jets is finally on the horizon, marking a significant moment not only for the island’s defence posture but also for the broader balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. After years of delays, frustration,…
Swarmer’s Nasdaq debut marks a new stage for Ukrainian defence tech
A Ukrainian-founded defence technology company has completed a conventional initial public offering on Nasdaq, marking a notable moment for the country’s technology sector and for investors’ appetite for battlefield-tested drone software. Austin-headquartered Swarmer began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market…