Keywords: Defence industry


Lower Saxony weighs stake in Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant as defence production plans advance

The German state of Lower Saxony is considering acquiring a stake in Volkswagen AG's Osnabrück manufacturing plant as part of efforts to support its transition from automotive production to defence manufacturing, according to a report by Capital magazine. If implemented, the move could become......

Turkey seeks swift progress on lifting US sanctions and F-35 fighter jet deal

Turkey said it expects rapid progress toward the removal of remaining US sanctions and the revival of its ambition to acquire F-35 fighter jets, as Ankara seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with Washington following renewed diplomatic engagement between the two NATO allies. Turkish Foreign Minister......

UK prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham pledges defence revival in response to global threats

The United Kingdom’s expected next prime minister, Andy Burnham, has pledged to strengthen the country’s military capabilities and defence industry, arguing that a more unstable international environment requires a renewed commitment to “hard power.” Burnham, who is expected......

Erdogan calls for removal of NATO defence barriers as Turkey seeks deeper industry role

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged NATO members to remove restrictions affecting defence cooperation between allies, arguing that greater industrial integration is essential to strengthening the alliance’s security capabilities. Speaking at the opening of the NATO leaders’......

South Korea seeks deeper NATO defence industry partnership through joint innovation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a broader defence industry partnership with NATO allies, proposing expanded cooperation in advanced technology research, weapons development and joint production programmes. Speaking at the NATO Summit's Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, Lee said......

Diehl Defence develops longer-range IRIS-T system to ease dependence on Patriot missiles

German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence is developing a new long-range version of its IRIS-T air defence system that could reduce the need for the limited supply of Patriot interceptor missiles, according to the company's chief executive. Speaking during a presentation of the Diehl industrial......

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall plan first ATACMS missile production outside U.S. in Germany

U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin and German defence company Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, marking the first planned manufacturing of the short-range ballistic missile system outside the United States. The two companies announced on Tuesday that......

Delay in UK defence investment plan weighs on military supply chain

Britain's prolonged delay in publishing its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan has created growing uncertainty across the country's defence industrial base, with suppliers warning that postponed procurement decisions are disrupting investment and weakening domestic manufacturing capacity. The......

Canada invests in Greenland critical minerals project to strengthen strategic supply chains

Canada has announced financial support for a major mining project in Greenland, reinforcing Western efforts to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals used in defence, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing. The Canadian government will provide C$7 million (approximately US$4.9 million)......