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What Ukraine Has Taught the Pentagon About the Future of the Fighting Vehicle
For more than four decades, the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle has been the dependable mule of the U.S. Army’s armoured forces: a squat, purposeful workhorse that has carried infantry into battle from the deserts of Kuwait to the alleys of…
What the FCAS Dispute Means for NATO and Transatlantic Ties
The renewed effort by Germany, France and Spain to salvage the troubled Future Combat Air System (FCAS) carries consequences that stretch far beyond industrial politics. At stake is Europe’s long-term defence posture, its ability to field high-end capabilities without relying…
Slovak arms deal sets €58bn framework for EU ammunition supplies
Slovak ammunition manufacturer ZVS Holding has signed a seven-year framework agreement with the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic to supply large- and medium-calibre ammunition to EU member states, with a potential value of up to €58 billion. The…
Why Europe Needs a Strong Polish Defence Industry, an Interview With Mehmet Göktürk İplikçioğlu
Defence Matters editor Gary Cartwright interviewed Mehmet Göktürk İplikçioğlu, CEO of TEOMAN Corp., Representative of the Polish Chamber of National Defence Manufacturers, during a recent visit to Brussels. G.C.: How do you see Poland’s place in the current European security…
Brussels Votes to Arm Europe: Parliament Green-Lights €1.5bn Defence Industry Push
Brussels: In a significant show of unity and resolve, the European Parliament has given the green light to its first-ever European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), committing €1.5 billion to bolster European defence capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The…
Europe’s Quiet Defence Revolution: Why the EU’s Surging R&D Spending Marks a Turning Point
At first glance, the European Union’s latest figures on defence research and development (R&D) might seem like little more than another set of spreadsheets from Brussels. Yet the reality behind them tells a far more consequential story—one of a continent…
Britain’s £4 Billion Maritime Deal with Indonesia Strengthens Security and Jobs
In a diplomatic and industrial masterstroke, the United Kingdom and Indonesia have signed a landmark £4 billion maritime agreement, marking a profound deepening of cooperation between two of the world’s great maritime powers. The deal, announced on 21st November 2025,…
Brussels Retreats: The €6.7bn Price-Tag on UK’s Seat at EU Defence Table Is Slashed
In a dramatic turn of events, Brussels has quietly whittled down its demand for British entry into its €140 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund — from a staggering €6.7 billion to a much more palatable €2 billion.…
Trump signals approval for sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump has said the United States will sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, signalling a major shift in Washington’s approach to sharing its most sophisticated combat aircraft with the kingdom and opening a fresh debate in…
Germany’s Bold Step Toward Building Europe’s Most Capable Army
Germany has taken a decisive stride toward bolstering its national defence, unveiling a new military service framework designed to rejuvenate the Bundeswehr and place the country firmly on course to develop Europe’s strongest conventional army. After months of careful negotiation…