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Germany and Ukraine test armed ground robot for frontline deployment

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Ukraine launches mechanism allowing partner countries to buy weapons

According to the most recent reports, Ukraine is now producing over 4 million drones annually and could double that number with sufficient funding.

Europe News

Patriot, IRIS-T, Flamingo: Germany's long-range weapons gap

Global shortages of Patriot missiles are putting air defence systems under pressure. Germany's IRIS-T offers one answer, but Berlin still lacks the long-range firepower needed for deep strikes.

Europe News

Inside the struggle to revamp Europe's defence financing tool

EU policymakers are weighing a SAFE II defence financing tool, with Eastern-flank states pushing for grants over loans. But the final SAFE I uptake, the development of the European defence industry, Ukraine's battlefield-driven tech edge and shifting warfare scenarios are shaping what comes next.

Europe News

Why the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project failed

Planned as Europe's biggest joint defence project, FCAS has been abandoned after French and German companies failed to resolve years of disputes, despite repeated political intervention.

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Business

Industry: Leonardo to equip Kuwait’s naval patrol vessels

The Italian group has signed a €320 million deal with Abu Dhabi Ship Building to supply FALAJ 3 OPV naval combat systems to Kuwait, bolstering Italy’s commercial and military role in the Persian Gulf.

Europe News

Germany arrests married couple on China spying charges

Earlier this week, German Green MP Konstantin von Notz, deputy chief of the intelligence oversight committee, warned of a growing threat from China.

Business

From cars to defence, Mercedes-Benz open to military sector

While Germany’s automotive sector is coming under growing pressure, defence companies are increasingly eyeing its factories, skilled workers and industrial expertise.

Europe News

Gepard anti-aircraft gun proves its worth in Ukraine, four years on

Four years after Berlin's decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine's air defence — and one of the most effective "drone killers" in the fight against Russia.

Europe News

Berlin awards domestic contractors major drone and frigate deals

New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027.

Europe News

Germany's intelligence agency warns of espionage and sabotage

In March, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is said to have approached the defence industry to press for stricter security standards.

World News

World's largest frigate: when will Germany's super warship arrive?

Germany does not have an aircraft carrier, but is planning the largest frigate in the world - the F126. It is due to set sail in 2029 and will be suitable for submarine hunting or drone operations, depending on the mission. But there are problems with the vessel. When will the super ship arrive?

Germany

How one young German is helping to reshape European security

Léocadie Reimers represents a generation rethinking security, combining her experiences from military service with her work in private sector defence.

World News

German soldier suspended after allegedly leaking defence purchase plan

Criminal and disciplinary investigations are reportedly currently underway but further details about the incident have not been released.

Economy

Germany's armed forces association calls for shift to 'war economy'

The German Armed Forces Association is warning of a growing Russian threat, a weakened Europe and an unreliable Washington — while the Iran conflict pours billions into Putin's coffers.

World News

Is Europe's new hypersonic missile the answer to Russia's Oreshnik?

Europe’s Hypersonica completes a successful Mach 6 test in Norway, aiming for series production by 2029 as the EU pushes for greater defence autonomy. Can it compete with the Kremlin's supposed superweapon?

11 February 2026

World News

Italy ready to invest €9 billion in the Gcap project

It is an expensive gamble, but also an attempt at technological emancipation from the major programmes of the past, in which Italy has often played a subordinate role.

23 January 2026