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Belgian Navy faces capability gap as frigate delivery delays threaten fleet readiness

The Belgian Navy may face a significant operational gap in the coming years as repeated delays in a joint warship program with the Netherlands threaten the timely replacement of its aging fleet, according to media reports. Belgium’s first new anti-submarine frigate is now expected to be delivered......

Austrian soldiers now allowed to wear buns and ponytails after court ruling

The Austria has revised its military grooming regulations after a constitutional court decision ruled that previous hairstyle restrictions for male soldiers were discriminatory. Under the updated directive issued by the Ministry of Defence, all soldiers are now required only to ensure that their hair......

US signals NATO frustration over Iran war stance

Marco Rubio arrived in Helsingborg for a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers carrying a message from the United States president that the alliance is deeply dissatisfied with its response to the conflict involving Iran. The gathering brings together allies at a moment of rising friction over military......

Nato allies unsettled by Trump troop policy reversal

Marco Rubio arrived in Helsingborg, Sweden, on Friday for a meeting of Nato foreign ministers carrying a message from the United States president on allied shortcomings during the Iran conflict while facing growing concern over shifting US military commitments in Europe. The gathering took place against......

Airbus defence launches major new campus in Greater Paris region

European aerospace giant Airbus has officially launched the construction of a new major defense and digital technology campus in the Greater Paris region, marking a significant investment in France’s strategic industrial capabilities. The future “Campus Grand Paris,” located in Montigny-le-Bretonneux......

Sweden selects Naval Group for four billion dollar frigate deal

Sweden has selected French defense company Naval Group to supply four new frigates in a contract valued at around 40 billion Swedish kronor, or approximately 4.25 billion dollars. The agreement represents the largest naval investment by Sweden since its Gripen fighter program in the 1980s and marks a......

Malaysia seeks over $250 million from Norway after cancelled missile deal

Malaysia announced that it is seeking more than 1 billion ringgit (approximately 252 million dollars) in compensation from Norway after Oslo cancelled export approvals for a naval missile system intended for Malaysian warships. Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamad Khaled Nordin stated that the government......

Sweden plans to purchase French navy frigates in major military investment

Sweden announced plans to acquire four new naval frigates from the French defense company Naval Group in what officials describe as the country’s largest military investment in decades. The first frigate is expected to be delivered in 2030 as part of Sweden’s broader effort to strengthen......

Türkiye-Belgium economic ties deepen during Queen Mathilde’s visit

The recent visit of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Queen Mathilde marked a significant step forward in economic and diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Belgium. The five-day Belgian Economic Mission brought together government officials, business leaders and industry......