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Real Madrid keep LaLiga defence alive with late goal against Athletic Club | Football News
Defending champions Real Madrid net an injury-time win in 1-0 victory against Athletic Club to keep pace with Barcelona. Federico…
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Canada’s PM Carney plans for stronger defence, broader trade amid US rift | Elections News
In campaign platform, Carney plans to invest in the military and infrastructure while still cutting spending. Canadian Prime Minister Mark…
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Saudi defence minister visits Tehran before Iran-US talks | United Nations News
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has met several Iranian officials before a second round of talks between…
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Defence secretary pledges £450m military ‘surge’ to Ukraine
The government has announced a further £450m of military support to Kyiv, as the UK and Germany prepare to host…
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UK defence industry calls for quick security pact with Brussels to access EU money
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Industry chiefs urge UK-EU leaders to deliver defence and security pact
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Hypersonic weapons are fast becoming ‘critical technology’ for Europe’s defence. How do they work?
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How the EU could boost its defence capabilities with an arms-buyers’ club
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India’s Modi visits Sri Lanka to shore up defence and energy ties | Narendra Modi News
The Indian leader is the first foreign dignitary to visit the island nation since the leftist Dissanayake swept elections last…
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Pentagon watchdog probing Defence Secretary Hegseth’s Signal app use
The inspector general of the US Department of Defense has launched an investigation into Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal…
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Portugal cautious on joining Europe’s defence spending splurge
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…
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German borrowing spree may complicate defence spending in rest of EU
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Officials hopeful Brussels summit will pave way to UK-EU defence pact
Hopes are growing in London and Brussels that a crucial summit in May will open the door to a UK-EU…
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How much do NATO members spend on defence as threat perceptions rise?
Despite Trump’s appeal for NATO members to spend more of their budget on defence, the feasibility of any further increases…
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As EU defence spending surges, would Brits support the creation of a European army?
Almost half of Brits would support the creation of a European army that included the UK, apart from Reform UK…
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Eurobarometer survey: Europeans still prioritise security and defence investment
Citizens are also demanding greater competitiveness from the EU, as well as the strengthening of the economy and industry to…
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Defence Commissioner Kubilius on €800 defence package – Radio Schuman
European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman ADVERTISEMENT The EU is exploring new and…
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US Defence Secretary leaks Yemen plans in secure chat with journalist, NSC probes
The leak happened as the UK launched strikes against Iran-backed Houthis and despite a crackdown on sensitive information leaks. ADVERTISEMENT…
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How to create a true common market for defence
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…
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Israel defence minister threatens to ‘seize additional territories’ in Gaza
Getty Images Israel’s defence minister has ordered the military to “seize additional areas in Gaza” if Hamas does not free…
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Brussels seeks to create single market for European defence
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to create a genuine single market for European defence products and services. How…
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European Commission to propose EU-wide mechanism to pool member states’ defence orders
Ursula von der Leyen already unveiled a ReArm Europe proposal earlier this month she said could see up to €800…
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Germany votes for historic boost to defence and infrastructure spending
Frank Gardner Security correspondent Getty Images Germany has voted to exempt spending on defence from its strict federal debt rules…
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Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
Frank Gardner Security correspondent Reuters Germany has been Europe’s main donor of weapons to Ukraine What happens today, here in…
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Defence White Paper, Newsletter | Euronews
This week’s key events presented by Euronews’ defence and finance reporter Paula Soler. Key diary dates Wednesday 19 March –…
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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…
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Germany is back, says Friedrich Merz after historic deal on defence and spending
Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Reuters The deal is a personal victory for Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Germany’s conservative leader,…
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Germany’s CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal to jump start defence spending
The agreement reached with the Greens would allow Germany to spend up to €1 trillion on defence and infrastructure over…
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