Britain is wide open to Russian undersea sabotage – POLITICO
The reliability of U.S. support in that scenario is “impossible to know” and “depends on what goes through…
EU must assert independence with arms spending and Ukraine accession, says von der Leyen – POLITICO
She identified four central tasks to bring about independence: Securing peace by increasing defense spending; strengthening innovation and…
EU officially retires its ‘no cherry-picking’ Brexit line – POLITICO
Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform, said the cherry-picking line had been “a product of…
Indonesia and France set up defense agreement for fighter jets, submarines
JAKARTA — Indonesia and France have signed a letter of intent to enhance defense cooperation, particularly in the…
Europe should avoid ‘angry divorce’ with US as it retreats from NATO: Kubilius – POLITICO
He said that at its summit next month in The Hague, NATO “will likely ask alliance members to…
Germany and Ukraine sign €5B deal on long-range weapons cooperation – POLITICO
The package also covers new contracts for air defense systems, munitions, and logistical support, including maintenance infrastructure and…
What Europe can gain from Ukrainian arms exports – POLITICO
But beyond this, the question of Ukrainian arms exports is also about supporting Europe’s new defense ecosystem. European…
Europe’s defense awakening needs a second engine – POLITICO
This is a breakthrough moment. But if SAFE is to deliver lasting security, it needs to be matched…
UK and EU ready for drawn-out battle on defense deal – POLITICO
The 27 EU nations have yet to agree a mandate for taking forward the next stage of talks,…
Starmer bets ‘sell-out’ on fish won’t spook Brits weary of Brexit – POLITICO
London offered up four. And in the end, they settled on 12. The giveaway, pounced on by critics,…