German defence giants battle over military spending ramp-up
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Dec 14, 2025
Defence giants are drawing battle lines as Germany rearms, with the old guard arguing for traditional heavy weaponry while start-ups push for more modern kit such as AI-enabled drones. ... more
NATO looking to be 'proactive' against Russian 'hybrid threats'; NATO to buy big from US to arm Ukraine
Mons, Belgium (AFP) Dec 4, 2025
NATO is looking to be more "proactive" in the face of Russian hybrid attacks in a bid to create "dilemmas" for the Kremlin, the alliance's supreme commander in Europe said Thursday. ... more
Five European NATO powers vow to tackle 'hybrid threats'
Berlin (AFP) Nov 14, 2025
Defence ministers from five major European NATO countries promised greater cooperation to counter drone incursions and other "hybrid threats" such as cyberattacks after a meeting in Berlin on Friday. ... more