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In defence of the state
A complex society is best served by a competent, professional and neutral public serviceFinancial Times - 2d -
European defence industry’s search for scale
Boosting the bloc’s defences will be among the discussions at Munich’s security conference this weekFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Defence is the greatest public benefit of all
Spending on pensions and healthcare is more popular with voters but Europe and the UK must make politically tough choicesFinancial Times - 18h -
EU to ease fiscal rules to boost defence spending
Activation of ‘escape clause’ will help countries ‘substantially increase’ military spending, says Ursula von der LeyenFinancial Times - 6d -
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How European defence companies can rise to the challenge
Despite a fragmented landscape, industry momentum has been rising since Russia invaded UkraineFinancial Times - 2d -
Bond investors brace for Europe’s defence spending ‘bazooka’
Sovereign debt yield curves at their steepest in more than two years as investors anticipate more supplyFinancial Times - 1d -
Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam
Computer-generated voice of Guido Crosetto persuaded at least one victim to pay €1mn for hostage ransomFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending
President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next targetFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Sam Kerr trial: conduct of police was ‘completely unacceptable’, defence claims
Jury sent out to consider verdict after barrister claims officers made ‘no meaningful attempt’ to investigate the footballer’s taxi claim. Get Guardian Australia’s breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Real Madrid prepare for Manchester City with ‘total emergency’ in defence
An injury crisis means Carlo Ancelotti must get creative in the Champions League playoff against Manchester City. Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, Éder Militão and Marcelo were in the ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
VC funding in European defence and security tech surges to record $5.2bn
Big funding rounds for software developer Helsing and drone maker Tekever defy broader downturn in venture investingFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe combined, study finds
IISS assessment lays bare challenges facing Europe should US cut back Ukraine military supportFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Starmer summons UK defence chiefs in tussle over spending
Donald Trump is pushing European governments to commit much higher funding to armed forcesFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato
The US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine's future defence.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
High court to hear claim of secret Ireland-UK terrorism defence pact
The alleged agreement would have come into effect in the event of a hijacking or terrorist attack in Irish airspace. A legal bid to establish whether or not the Irish government entered a secret ...The Guardian - 6d -
France’s Safran calls for European governments to buy from local defence groups
Jet engine-maker warns that an increase in arms spending must benefit the region’s supply chainFinancial Times - 6d -
UK and EU countries must spend more on defence, says Lammy
The foreign secretary said Vladimir Putin would not "go away" even in the event of a negotiated peace in UkraineBBC News - 5d -
European defence shares surge as investors bet on higher spending
Donald Trump has called on European governments to boost their defence budgetsFinancial Times - 3d -
Starmer vows to ‘spend more’ on UK defence but other areas face cuts
Departments asked to model savings of up to 11% as government battles chronic squeeze on public financesFinancial Times - 3d -
Europe consigned to kids’ table in Ukraine peace talks, says defence CEO
Decades of under-investment in military has left region isolated in US-Russia negotiations, says Rheinmetall chiefFinancial Times - 2d -
Why Europe’s defence spending may need a bold new approach
In Paris and Munich, European leaders debated ideas aimed at reshaping Europe’s postwar dependence on the US. Putting aside the petulant Giorgia Meloni, who drove up to the steps of the Élysée ...The Guardian - 1d -
Record orders at BAE Systems as European defence spending rises
Weapons maker’s full-year pre-tax profits top £3bn and it expects sales of more than £30bn next year. Britain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, has reported record orders as the European ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU considers tapping €93bn in unspent Covid recovery funds for defence
Brussels explores redirecting post-pandemic financing as part of options to boost investments in militaryFinancial Times - 1d -
Denmark to spend billions on defence, citing fears over Russian rearmament
Mette Frederiksen says situation is ‘most dangerous’ in many years as she increases defence budget to 3% of GDP. Mette Frederiksen admitted that Denmark and other countries made a mistake by ...The Guardian - 1d -
China opens recruitment for ‘planetary defence force’ amid fears of asteroid hitting Earth
Recruitment drive comes amid increasing focus on an asteroid with a low – but growing – likelihood of hitting earth in seven years. China has begun recruiting for a planetary defence force after ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending | Peter Walker
Under Biden, the move could wait until the UK worked out how to meet its 2.5% GDP commitment. Not now. It has been one of the few political constants in a turbulent period for British politics: an ...The Guardian - 4d -
European defence stocks rise by €18bn to record high ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live
Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine. UK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europe needs big defence players to catch up with US, says Belgian minister
Theo Francken says bloc’s fragmentation and high costs push European governments towards US weaponsFinancial Times - 2d -
Don’t mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending | Paul Taylor
By centring the discourse on immigration, MPs have handed support to the far right – and hidden a ticking economic timebomb from voters. The candidates to lead Germany’s next government are ...The Guardian - 9h
