UK fails to reach deal to access EU defence scheme
London (AFP) Nov 28, 2025
Britain said Friday it was "disappointing" talks with Brussels to access a 150-billion-euro ($174 billion) EU scheme to bolster Europe's defences had failed amid disagreement over the entry fee. ... more
EU gives Germany free pass over defence spending
Strasbourg, France (AFP) Nov 25, 2025
Germany will escape EU punishment for breaking the bloc's budget rules because of a defence spending exemption, the European Commission said on Tuesday. ... more
Italy's Leonardo launches joint venture with UAE defence firm
Milan, Italy (AFP) Nov 19, 2025
Italian defence group Leonardo said Wednesday it had agreed to launch a joint venture next year with the United Arab Emirates' state-owned defence conglomerate EDGE Group. ... more