Defence and security – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com News & EU policy from Europe, for Europe Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:44:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/cropped-cropped-Brand-avatar-_-CMYK-1-32x32.jpg Defence and security – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com 32 32 Germany presents new military service model to start conscription from next year  https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/germany-presents-new-military-service-model-to-start-conscription-from-next-year/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:08 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2107990 Hungary strikes opt-out deal, says won’t obstruct NATO’s aid to Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/hungary-strikes-opt-out-deal-says-wont-obstruct-natos-aid-to-ukraine/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:15:26 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2107739 Danube key to Europe and NATO’s efforts to keep Black Sea free and open https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/danube-key-to-europe-and-natos-efforts-to-keep-black-sea-free-and-open/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:15:26 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2106933 NATO chief to visit Hungary, expected to define Budapest’s opt-out on Ukraine support https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/nato-chief-to-visit-hungary-expected-to-define-budapests-opt-out-on-ukraine-support/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:15:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2107353 EU must not neglect development aid over defence, Commissioner Urpilainen warns https://www.euractiv.com/section/development-policy/interview/eu-must-not-neglect-development-aid-over-defence-commissioner-urpilainen-warns/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=2104326 European sovereignty, defence and the transatlantic alliance – the road ahead [Advocacy Lab Content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/special_report/european-sovereignty-defence-and-the-transatlantic-alliance-the-road-ahead/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:16:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=special_report&p=2106913 Biden aide raises possible increased deployments of US strategic nuclear weapons https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/biden-aide-raises-possible-increased-deployments-of-us-strategic-nuclear-weapons/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:50:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2105217 France’s Macron hopes to finalise plans to send military instructors to Ukraine ‘in coming days’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/emmanuel-macron-confirme-lenvoi-dinstructeurs-en-ukraine/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:30:49 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=929647 In Paris, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy draws parallel between D-Day and Kyiv’s fight https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/in-paris-ukraines-zelenskyy-draws-parallel-between-d-day-and-kyivs-fight/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:15:33 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2104833 France arrests Ukraine-Russia national with explosives on terror charges https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/france-arrests-ukraine-russia-national-with-explosives-on-terror-charges/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:52:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2103919 EU defence spending should not cut into cohesion funds, Commissioner warns https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eu-defence-spending-should-not-cut-into-cohesion-funds-commissioner-warns/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:45:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2102160 NATO chief Stoltenberg proposes revised €100 billion weapons fund for Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/nato-chief-stoltenberg-proposes-revised-e100-billion-weapons-fund-for-ukraine/ Fri, 31 May 2024 15:06:10 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2101161 Ukraine given NATO go-ahead to hit targets in Russian territory with US, German weapons https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/ukraine-given-nato-go-ahead-to-hit-targets-in-russian-territory-with-us-german-weapons/ Fri, 31 May 2024 13:32:26 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2101010 Ukraine signs security deal with Sweden, Norway, Iceland https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/ukraine-signs-security-deal-with-sweden/ Fri, 31 May 2024 11:09:16 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2101068 Czechia calls for more cash to fund ammunition for Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/czechia-calls-for-more-cash-to-fund-ammunition-for-ukraine/ Thu, 30 May 2024 16:14:47 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2100578 NATO must look at containment strategy towards Russia, beyond ad hoc solutions, Czech FM Lipavský says https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/interview/nato-must-look-at-containment-strategy-towards-russia-beyond-ad-hoc-solutions-jan-lipavsky-says/ Thu, 30 May 2024 04:30:07 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=2098524 NATO top job race: 29 against 3 in favour of Rutte https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/nato-top-job-race-29-against-3-in-favour-of-rutte/ Wed, 29 May 2024 13:27:11 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2097635 Dutch coalition taps former security boss as next prime minister https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/dutch-coalition-taps-former-security-boss-as-next-pm/ Tue, 28 May 2024 16:07:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2098776 European Defence Agency new core tasks to include focus on military joint procurement https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/european-defence-agency-new-core-tasks-to-include-focus-on-military-joint-procurement/ Tue, 28 May 2024 04:45:35 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2097314 NATO ministers to discuss implementing of €100 billion fund for Ukraine  https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/nato-ministers-to-discuss-implementing-of-e100-billion-fund-for-ukraine/ Tue, 28 May 2024 04:40:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2097506 Ukrainian deputy minister lays out vision for defence tech https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/ukrainian-deputy-minister-lays-out-vision-for-defence-tech/ Mon, 27 May 2024 10:10:48 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2097120 Thales, Exploration Company to build European reusable spaceships amid space access crisis https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/thales-exploration-company-to-build-european-reusable-spaceships-amid-space-access-crisis/ Wed, 22 May 2024 15:05:44 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2094990 Russia’s push to change Baltic Sea border sparks concern in the region https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/russias-push-to-change-baltic-sea-border-sparks-concern-in-the-region/ Wed, 22 May 2024 13:30:59 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2095552 The major defence file the new EU Parliament will have to tackle next term https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/the-major-defence-file-the-new-eu-parliament-will-have-to-tackle-next-term/ Tue, 21 May 2024 04:45:51 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2093312 Neutral Ireland to take over top EU military position, beating Slovenia, Poland https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/neutral-ireland-to-take-over-top-eu-military-position-beating-slovenia-poland/ Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2092332 Germany looks to ‘Nordic perspective’ for shaping its new security doctrine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/germany-looks-to-nordic-perspective-for-shaping-its-new-security-doctrine/ Tue, 14 May 2024 04:32:27 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2090921 Ukraine looks to tap into EU funds to boost domestic arms industry https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/interview/ukraine-looks-to-tap-into-eu-funds-to-boost-domestic-arms-industry/ Thu, 09 May 2024 04:30:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=2088256 EU not renewing Mali military training mission https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eu-not-renewing-mali-military-training-mission/ Thu, 09 May 2024 03:39:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2089366 EIB greenlights historic overhaul of dual-use policy, ramps up defence investment https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eib-greenlights-historic-overhaul-of-dual-use-policy-ramps-up-defence-investment/ Wed, 08 May 2024 17:10:45 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2089298 Romanian president ‘open to discussion’ on sending Patriot system to Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/romanian-president-open-to-discussion-on-sending-patriot-system-to-ukraine/ Wed, 08 May 2024 04:46:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2088798 European Parliament’s defence committee caught in political cross-fire and bargaining https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/european-parliaments-defence-committee-caught-in-political-cross-fire-and-bargaining/ Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2087249 Xi’s Europe visit shows the EU needs an economic intelligence service https://www.euractiv.com/section/china/opinion/xis-europe-visit-shows-the-eu-needs-an-economic-intelligence-service/ Fri, 03 May 2024 14:00:07 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2087068 EU, NATO condemn cyberattacks against Germany, Czechia, blame Russia as perpetrator https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eu-nato-condemn-cyberattacks-against-germany-czechia-blame-russia-as-perpetrator/ Fri, 03 May 2024 11:25:08 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2087101 France, Japan to start talks on reciprocal troops pact https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/france-japan-to-start-talks-on-reciprocal-troops-pact/ Fri, 03 May 2024 04:28:16 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2086791 US official urges China, Russia to declare only humans, not AI, control nuclear weapons https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/us-official-urges-china-russia-to-declare-only-humans-not-ai-control-nuclear-weapons/ Thu, 02 May 2024 05:36:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2086244 Moody’s to reassess EIB credit rating in case of larger defence investment https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/moodys-to-reassess-eib-credit-rating-in-case-of-larger-defence-investment/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:45:57 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2085026 Latvians asked to turn basements into air-raid shelters https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/latvians-asked-to-turn-basements-into-air-raid-shelters/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:11:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2084426 Macron ready to ‘open debate’ on nuclear European defence https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/macron-ready-to-open-debate-on-nuclear-european-defence/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:35:50 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2084418 Germany, France table reform of European defence cooperation scheme https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/germany-france-table-reform-of-european-defence-cooperation-scheme/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:30:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2081053 Negotiations for EU defence industry programme likely to face delay https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/alice-negotiations-for-eu-defence-industry-programme-likely-to-face-delay/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:30:42 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2080586 Poland ‘ready’ to host nuclear weapons, Polish president says https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/poland-ready-to-host-nuclear-weapons-polish-president-says/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:48 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2080826 Western military aid to Ukraine closes spending gap with Russia – SIPRI report https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/western-military-aid-to-ukraine-closes-spending-gap-with-russia-sipri-report/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:30:50 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2080578 Denmark, Czechia, the Netherlands look to support air defence for Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/denmark-czechia-the-netherlands-look-to-support-air-defence-for-ukraine/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:25:11 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2078996 Where does the EU stand on its ammunition pledge to Ukraine? https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/where-does-the-eu-stand-on-its-ammunition-pledge-to-ukraine/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:30:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2076636 Letta gives way to Commission’s push to create common defence market https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/letta-gives-way-to-commissions-push-to-create-common-defence-market/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:55 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2078278 The Brief – Spot the differences: Attacks on Israel and Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/the-brief-spot-the-differences-attacks-on-israel-and-ukraine/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:21:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2076872 Britain to equip ships with lasers to take down drones from 2027 https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/britain-to-equip-ships-with-lasers-to-take-down-drones-from-2027/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:26:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2076034 The Brief – Below the radar https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/the-brief-below-the-radar/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:22:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2075344 EU sets out plan for lasting Ukraine security commitments https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/eu-sets-out-plan-for-lasting-ukraine-security-commitments/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:45:16 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2074589 Finland’s Stubb wants to better structure EU and NATO defence tasks https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/finlands-stubb-wants-to-better-structure-eu-and-nato-defence-tasks/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:33:53 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2074721 EU’s forgotten top job: Ireland, Poland and Slovenia eye EU military body chair https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/ireland-poland-and-slovenia-eye-eu-military-committee-chair/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2073253 Europe needs more funds for defence as wider war ‘no longer a fantasy’, Borrell warns https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/europe-needs-more-funds-for-defence-as-wider-war-no-longer-a-fantasy-borrell-warns/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:10:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2073741 EU’s Red Sea mission successfully repels attacks, but lacks ships https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eus-red-sea-mission-successfully-repels-attacks-but-lacks-ships/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:45:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2073193 NATO’s steady enlargement shows attraction of Western security guarantees https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/natos-steady-enlargement-shows-attraction-of-western-security-guarantees/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:45:16 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2068571 NATO 75th anniversary: spotlight on enlargement and countering Russia https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/podcast/nato-75th-anniversary-spotlight-on-enlargement-and-countering-russia/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:28 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2071306 NATO allies aim to finalise Ukraine military support plan by July summit https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/nato-allies-aim-to-finalise-ukraine-military-support-plan-by-july-summit/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:18:15 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2071358 Softening stance? French far-left party hints at supporting NATO in case of attack https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/softening-stance-french-far-left-party-hints-at-supporting-nato-in-case-of-attack/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:55:58 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=908592 Rutte’s road to NATO leadership faces hurdles in four countries https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/ruttes-road-to-nato-leadership-faces-hurdles-in-four-countries/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2070684 NATO mulls safety net plans for Ukraine, concerned about US disengagement https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/nato-mulls-safety-net-plans-to-send-ukraine-military-aid-long-term-against-any-us-political-shift/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:30:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2070683 Rift in German Social Democrats widens as Scholz urged to back Ukraine’s victory https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/rift-in-german-social-democrats-widens-as-scholz-urged-to-back-ukraines-victory/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:19:52 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2068704 NATO must create ‘more strategic difficulties for Russia’, Sweden’s FM says https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/interview/nato-must-create-more-strategic-difficulties-for-russia-swedens-fm-says/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2067580 The West should aim to create more "strategic difficulties" in a bid to reign in Russia's behaviour, with the first priority being to "stop the aggression against Ukraine", an area where NATO is not doing enough, Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström told Euractiv.]]> France ‘would not rule out’ requisitions to speed up arms production, defence minister says https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/france-would-not-rule-out-requisitions-to-speed-up-arms-production-defence-minister-says/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:29:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2068051 Spain calls Israel’s criticism over Palestinian statehood recognition ‘nonsense’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/spain-calls-israels-criticism-over-palestinian-statehood-recognition-nonsense/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:30:34 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2067957 Germany and France announce “breakthrough” for joint tank project plus defence production in Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/germany-and-france-announce-breakthrough-for-joint-tank-project-plus-defence-production-in-ukraine/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:14:01 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2066685 EU leaders divided over how to finance weapons https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eu-leaders-divided-over-how-to-finance-weapons/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:30:56 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2066054 EU leaders to discuss more joint borrowing to fund bloc’s military-industrial complex https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eu-leaders-to-discuss-more-joint-borrowing-to-fund-blocs-military-industrial-complex/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:04:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2065315 As Europe wakes up to Russia’s danger, it faces tough spending trade-offs https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/as-europe-wakes-up-to-russias-danger-it-faces-tough-spending-trade-offs/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:00:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2065189 EU formally approves extraordinary, one time satellite launch from US territory https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eu-formally-approves-extraordinary-one-time-satellite-launch-from-us-territory/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:58 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2064471 EIB ready to ‘stretch’ lending criteria as it prepares for EU Council’s call to arms https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eib-ready-to-stretch-lending-criteria-as-it-prepares-for-eu-councils-call-to-arms/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:41:49 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2063847 If we want peace, we must prepare for war https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/if-we-want-peace-we-must-prepare-for-war/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2063134 As Europe faces the biggest security challenge since the Second World War, it must build its defence readiness, writes Charles Michel.]]> France, Germany, Poland try to mend cracks by setting out joint Ukraine priorities https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/france-germany-poland-try-to-mend-cracks-by-setting-out-joint-ukraine-priorities/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:15:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2062778 EU Commission announces €2 bn defence projects for armaments production, joint purchases and research https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eu-commission-announces-e2-bn-defence-projects-for-armaments-production-joint-purchases-and-research/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:21:22 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2062509 Finland pitches ‘Preparedness Union’ to prop-up Europe against future crises https://www.euractiv.com/section/crisis-management/news/finland-pitches-preparedness-union-to-prop-up-europe-against-future-crises/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:00:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2058961 NATO launches charm offensive ahead of US elections https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/nato-launches-charm-offensive-ahead-of-us-elections/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:00:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2061716 Sliver of hope for unity in French left collapses over war in Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/sliver-of-hope-for-unity-in-french-left-collapses-over-war-in-ukraine/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:20:46 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2061084 EU’s Ukraine war fund ready for sign off, with flexibility in buying non-EU weapons https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/eus-ukraine-war-fund-ready-for-sign-off-with-flexibility-in-buying-non-eu-weapons/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:02:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2060608 Germany’s Scholz doubles down on opposition to Taurus missile delivery to Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/germanys-scholz-doubles-down-on-opposition-to-taurus-missile-delivery-to-ukraine/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:45:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2061197 Denmark to push for ‘gender equality’ in military service https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/denmark-to-push-for-gender-equality-in-military-service/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:59:28 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2061119 Estonia puts forward €100 billion funding plan for Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/estonia-puts-forward-e100-billion-funding-plan-for-ukraine/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:18:55 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2059586 French MPs vote in favour of Franco-Ukrainian security deal, RN, LFI oppose it https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/french-mps-vote-in-favour-of-franco-ukrainian-security-deal-rn-lfi-oppose-it/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:51:19 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2060486 Germany mulls reintroducing conscription https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/germany-mulls-reintroducing-conscription/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:18:20 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2060424 AI Act voted in Strasbourg, military security issues omitted https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/podcast/ai-act-voted-in-strasbourg-military-security-issues-omitted/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:35 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2060438 US startup has first prototype hypersonic missile test https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/us-startup-has-first-prototype-hypersonic-missile-test/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:17:51 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2060064 NATO new era: Who’s fit for its top job? https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/podcast/nato-new-era-whos-fit-for-its-top-job/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:57 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2059824 Sweden makes it ‘home’ as flag hoisted at NATO headquarters https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/sweden-makes-it-home-as-flag-hoisted-at-nato-headquarters/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:40:33 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2059595 Sweden officially joins NATO, ends 200 years of military non-alignment https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/sweden-officially-joins-nato-ends-200-years-of-military-non-alignment/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:27:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2058210 EU’s Ukraine war fund remains stuck with France’s ‘buy-European’ demand https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eus-ukraine-war-fund-remains-stuck-with-frances-buy-european-demand/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:45:22 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2054352 EU’s future defence industrial strategy to face difficult debates https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eus-future-defence-industrial-strategy-to-face-difficult-debates/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:33:38 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2057254 How NATO’s Northern enlargement changes the power balance in the region https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/how-nato-northern-enlargement-changes-the-power-balance-in-the-region/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:30:44 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2056800 Sweden’s path to NATO cleared, flag to be raised in coming days https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/swedens-path-to-nato-cleared-flag-to-be-raised-in-coming-days/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:24:47 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2057124 Hungary opposes Dutch PM Rutte’s NATO candidacy, foreign minister says https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/hungary-opposes-dutch-pm-ruttes-nato-candidacy-foreign-minister-says/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:00:53 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2057057 ‘Mustn’t be cowards’: Macron clarifies ‘strategic ambiguity’ after Ukraine troops-on-ground remarks https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/mustnt-be-cowards-macron-clarifies-strategic-ambiguity-after-ukraine-troops-on-ground-remarks/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:00:18 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2057085 EU Commission tables ambitious defence single market programme, but with modest funds https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eu-commission-tables-ambitious-defence-single-market-programme-but-with-modest-funds/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:09:45 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2056850 Estonia, France, Poland call for more cash for the defence industry https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/estonia-france-poland-call-for-more-cash-for-the-defence-industry/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:45:42 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2056574 The Brief – The Taurus wiretap https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/the-brief-the-taurus-wiretap/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:20:01 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2056161 information war” and accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to undermine unity in Berlin over its support to Ukraine.]]> European Commission wants Ukraine to join bloc’s defence crises production scheme  https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/european-commission-wants-ukraine-to-join-blocs-defence-crises-production-scheme/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:30:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2056202 EU, US draft strict conditions for launch of Galileo satellites from American soil https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/alice-eu-us-draft-strict-conditions-for-launch-of-galileo-satellites-from-american-soil/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2054989 EU Commission plans to fund ‘sustainable, war-ready’ defence production https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eu-commission-plans-to-fund-sustainable-war-ready-defence-production/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:43:22 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2054161 Commission ready to place arms orders for member states, von der Leyen says https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/commission-ready-to-place-arms-orders-for-member-states-von-der-leyen-says/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:32:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2054197 France to hold parliamentary debate on Ukraine support amid backlash https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/france-to-hold-parliamentary-debate-on-ukraine-support-amid-backlash/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:32:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2053754