Keywords: European defence


EU strengthens defence supply chains and backs Ukraine with new industrial programme

The European Union has launched a €1.5 billion defence industry programme aimed at strengthening Europe’s military manufacturing capacity, securing supply chains, and integrating Ukraine more closely into the continent’s defence network. The European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP)......

Europe warned it may need to shoot down Russian aircraft as drone defences harden

Czech President Petr Pavel has warned that European countries may eventually need to shoot down Russian aircraft and drones that breach NATO airspace if Moscow continues to test the alliance’s resolve through repeated airspace violations. His remarks coincide with a rapid build out of European......

Franco-German parliament urges cooperation on Future Air Defence System

The Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly has called for continued collaboration on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), emphasizing the need for Europe to develop and procure advanced military technologies jointly. The appeal comes ahead of a joint meeting scheduled for Monday, despite ongoing disagreements......