Israel defence minister threatens to ‘seize additional territories’ in Gaza
Getty ImagesIsrael’s defence minister has ordered the military to “seize additional areas in Gaza” if Hamas does not free all…
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Germany votes for historic boost to defence and infrastructure spending
German lawmakers have voted to allow a huge increase in defence and infrastructure spending – a seismic shift for the…
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
Frank GardnerSecurity correspondentReutersGermany has been Europe’s main donor of weapons to UkraineWhat happens today, here in Berlin, will impact the…
Turkiye’s booming defence industry – a quick look | Military News
Turkiye has always placed a premium on its defence, initially buying then developing its own weapons. The owner of NATO’s…
Germany is back, says Merz after historic deal on defence and spending
Paul KirbyEurope digital editorReutersThe deal is a personal victory for Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waitingGermany’s conservative leader, Friedrich Merz, has clinched…
EU leaders back new defence spending plans | Russia-Ukraine war News
European Union leaders have backed plans to spend more on defence amid growing uncertainty over United States President Donald Trump’s…
EU leader touts major new defence plan at emergency summit | Russia-Ukraine war
NewsFeedEU President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe was at a “watershed moment” as she touted an unprecedented $860bn defence…
European leaders gather for special defence council in Brussels
European leaders are gathering in Brussels on Thursday for a special council on defence, as France’s President Emmanuel Macron warned…
Germany’s Merz promises to do ‘whatever it takes’ on defence
Paul KirbyEurope digital editorRALF HIRSCHBERGER/AFPFriedrich Merz hopes to form a new government by late AprilFriedrich Merz, who’s expected to become…
Thales missile factory to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine
John CampbellBBC News NI economics and business editorCrown CopyrightThe missiles are also used by Royal Navy helicoptersThe Thales missile factory…