Defence

Europe News

Portugual will manufacture components for Swedish Saab fighter jets

A Swedish company announced a partnership with Portuguese industrial group Vangest to produce eight complex parts in Portugal for Gripen E/F fighters. The Swedish jet is among the options to renew the Portuguese Air Force's F-16 fleet.

11 November 2026

Qatar

EU plans Doha defence talks to strengthen security ties with Gulf

EU Ambassador to Qatar Antonino Maggiore tells Euronews that Europe plans to strengthen defence cooperation with Qatar and the Gulf countries, as "every crisis brings opportunities," while also deepening political and economic cooperation with the region.

11 November 2026

Europe News

Italian government splits over aid to Kyiv after joining Abu Dhabi

The Italian government coalition has split over the military aid to Ukraine, just after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secured a seat for Rome in the peace talks session in Abu Dhabi.

10 November 2026

Kuwait

GCC members agree on new joint military command post in Kuwait

The new post in Kuwait will be part of the six Gulf countries’ joint military command, based in Riyadh, GCC announced on Tuesday.

10 November 2026

Philippines

Japan to supply Philippine military with coastal radar and drones

Tokyo says the new equipment will help Manila monitor shipping routes that are also important to Japan.

10 November 2026

EU News

Europe needs Cold War-like deterrence for AI warfare, Poland says

The rise in AI-powered cyberattacks requires Europe to build a deterrence system similar to the one that prevented mutual destruction during the Cold War, Polish Deputy Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski has said.

7 November 2026

Europe Today

US 'political willingness' needed to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen said that as now Europeans are the "biggest supporter" for Ukraine, the continent can't show exhaustion as it "weakens the negoitation position."

6 November 2026

Business

Leonardo tops €60 billion in orders as defence, drones and space grow

Leonardo recorded a 28% increase in orders in the first nine months of 2026. The Italian group is focusing on defence, aerospace, drones and new industrial partnerships, while the acquisition of Iveco Group's Defence division has strengthened its position.

5 November 2026

Europe News

As maritime threats rise, France seeks to bolster Europe's naval power

France is at the forefront of efforts to strengthen Europe's naval capabilities. Its growing naval arsenal is on display this week at Euronaval, the world's largest naval defence show, held annually near Paris.

4 November 2026

South Korea

South Korea and Turkey sign financing pact for nuclear power projects

Turkey and South Korea are expanding nuclear, defence and trade ties. Their latest agreement explores funding for nuclear projects, while Ankara weighs potential partners for its planned Sinop plant.

3 November 2026

Focus

Drones and robots on show at Milipol Qatar

In partnership with Media City

From a drone carrying traffic lights to a remotely operated robot, exhibitors at Milipol Qatar demonstrate equipment designed for emergency response, surveillance and work in dangerous places.

2 November 2026

EU News

Ukraine to channel up to €1bn in EU loans into joint defence projects

Ukraine is set to move up to €1bn of its EU loan into the Ukraine Support Instrument to integrate its defence industry with its European partners. The move is part of a Defence Industrial Pact that should remove regulatory hurdles for industrial cooperation and to encourage member states to destock.

2 November 2026

EU News

Brussels hopes its defence loans may help plug Ukraine’s budget hole

The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unspent SAFE defence loans, urging EU governments to use them for joint projects with Ukraine, which faces a €70bn budget gap. Brussels cannot force them, but hopes the joint procurement rules will steer some of the money to Kyiv.

29 October 2026

EU News

EU's push to reduce reliance on China could come at a price

Brussels is preparing a new tool to shield the EU economy from countries weaponising its strategic dependencies. But European businesses fear the costs of diversification - and question which sectors will be targeted.

29 October 2026

Egypt

Egypt’s parliament approves military support to defend Saudi Arabia

Egypt has approved military help for Saudi Arabia if requested as Houthi attacks threaten the kingdom and Red Sea shipping. The vote comes as Saudi officials hold talks in Iran amid regional efforts to prevent a further escalation of the fighting.

27 October 2026

Europe News

Poland signs three-year defence cooperation plan with UK

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said in Warsaw the deal "sets our joint assessment of current threats and our resolve that, in the clash between freedom and tyranny, the UK and Poland will not stand aside".

27 October 2026