Keywords: European defence


Czech Republic declines to join €70 billion NATO military aid package for Ukraine

The Czech Republic will not take part in a €70 billion NATO-backed military assistance package for Ukraine, Prime Minister Andrej Babis announced after allied leaders reached an agreement on new security commitments during the NATO summit in Ankara. The funding package, endorsed by NATO member......

Airbus CEO questions outlook for European defence cooperation after FCAS collapse

Airbus Chief Executive Guillaume Faury has expressed doubts about the future of defence cooperation in Europe, warning that increased military spending alone may not be enough to strengthen cross-border industrial partnerships. Speaking at an economic forum in Aix-en-Provence, Faury said he was "not......

KNDS reports strong growth as IPO plans move forward

The Franco-German defence company KNDS has reported strong financial growth and a significantly expanded order backlog, reinforcing investor confidence ahead of its planned stock market listing later this year. The group, which operates across France and Germany, posted revenue of €4.4 billion......

European powers link Ukraine peace to firm security guarantees

Defence ministers from five of Europe’s leading military powers have warned that any eventual peace agreement in Ukraine must be underpinned by binding security commitments, insisting that a simple halt in fighting would leave the country exposed to renewed Russian attack. Meeting in Krakow on......

Estonia says Russia does not plan NATO attack in near term

Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said in its 2026 annual report on Tuesday that Russia does not intend to launch a military attack on a NATO member state this year or next year. The 86-page assessment, however, warned that Moscow is rebuilding its military capabilities at speed as European......

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......