EU unveils rearmament plan, warns continent ‘at risk’ from Russia
The EU’s plans to boost Europe’s military defences are on the agenda of next week’s EU summit in Brussels. Germany has signalled readiness to lead air defence projects.
Europe looks to Ukraine for advice on drone defence
The EU is aware of the threats to its eastern flank. The EU’s drone wall is one idea for its defence.
EU bets on drones and AI to secure next-generation defence edge
With increasing threats from drones and other technologies, Europe is rethinking their role on the battlefield. Is the EU ready for a technological war?
Fifteen EU countries are allowed to over-spend on defence
In line with one of the measures proposed in the EU Commission’s ‘Readiness 2030’ plan, the EU member states in question may now spend an additional 1.5 percent of GDP on defence without facing penalties under the EU’s strict debt and deficit rules.
Germany counting on exemption from EU debt rules for defence boost
The European Commission cannot grant Germany an exemption from EU debt rules to help increase defense spending until the country passes its new budget.