Keywords: Defense


Rheinmetall and MBDA secure German navy contract to develop laser Weapon system

German defense company Rheinmetall and European missile manufacturer MBDA have signed a major contract to develop a laser weapon system for the German Navy, marking another step in Germany’s investment in next-generation defense technologies. The agreement, announced on Thursday, was awarded by......

Germany to acquire U.S. Tomahawk missiles in major boost to NATO defense posture

Germany has reached an agreement with the United States to acquire Tomahawk cruise missiles and deploy them on German territory, marking a significant step in Berlin's efforts to strengthen its long-range military capabilities and reinforce NATO's collective defense. German Chancellor Friedrich......

Colombia president-elect appoints Jorge Eduardo Mora as defense minister amid security crackdown plans

Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo De La Espriella has named retired Major General Jorge Eduardo Mora as his incoming defense minister, signaling a tougher security agenda centered on confronting armed groups and organized criminal networks. The announcement, made on Monday, places Mora in charge......

Germany says TKMS submarine deal would deepen Canada's long-term strategic ties with Europe

A potential decision by Canada to purchase submarines from Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) would represent more than a defense procurement, according to a senior German government official, who said such an agreement could lay the foundation for decades of closer strategic cooperation......

Fincantieri expands underwater business with €600 million acquisition strategy

Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri is significantly expanding its footprint in the underwater technology sector through a series of acquisitions worth approximately €600 million, strengthening its position in one of the fastest-growing segments of the maritime industry. The company announced......

Malaysia to review Lynas-Pentagon rare earths agreement at parliamentary hearing

Malaysia's Parliament is set to examine a controversial rare earths supply agreement between Australia's Lynas Rare Earths and the U.S. Department of Defense, as lawmakers seek greater transparency over the strategic use of minerals processed in the country. A parliamentary committee will convene......

Türkiye to host NATO Summit after 22 years as alliance confronts evolving security challenges

Türkiye is set to welcome NATO leaders for the first time in more than two decades, hosting a high-profile summit in Ankara that is expected to shape discussions on the alliance's future security priorities, defense spending and strategic cooperation. The gathering marks Türkiye's......

Taiwan revives anti-communist military education amid growing pressure from China

Taiwan has reinstated formal anti-communist patriotic education for military academy graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing increasing military pressure and infiltration threats from China. The move, announced by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday, comes as officials also reported......

Germany defends military spending record ahead of NATO summit after Trump criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just......