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Netanyahu says wants Israel to cope without US aid within decade
Jerusalem (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants Israel to be able to cope without US military aid within a decade, he said in an interview published on Friday. Washington has approved the sale of tens of millions of dollars in military equipment to aid Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, and the close defence ties between the countries date back decades. "In my visit to President Trump, I said we deeply appreciate the military aid that America has given us over the years," he told The Economist. "Bu ... read more |
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'Sign of life': defence boom lifts German factory ordersFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 Factory orders in long-struggling Germany unexpectedly posted a sharp jump in November, boosted by higher demand for defence equipment as Europe rushes to rearm, official data showed Thursday. ... more 
Malaysian ex-army chief detained in military procurement graft probeKuala Lumpur (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 A Malaysian former army chief and his two wives were among five people detained Wednesday during a graft investigation into a military procurement project, according to the country's anti-corruption agency and local media. ... more
Trump seeks 50% hike in defense budget to $1.5 trillionWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 7, 2026 President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wanted to increase the US defense budget by half next year to a giant $1.5 trillion to deal with "troubled and dangerous times." ... more 
Trump says will ban US defense companies issuing dividends, stock buybacksWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 7, 2026 President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to cap executive pay at major US defense contractors and ban shareholder dividends and stock buybacks, accusing the industry of prioritizing profits over production speed. ... more |
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Small firms join charge to boost Europe's weapon suppliesParis, France (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 European nations have committed themselves to huge hikes in spending on weapons, with giant defence firms reaping the early rewards - but the signs are that smaller companies and investors are now beginning to mobilise. ... more 
US to sell bombs to Canada in $2.7-bn dealWashington, United States (AFP) Dec 4, 2025 The United States said Thursday it had approved a $2.68-billion sale of bombs to Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is sharply expanding defense spending amid uncertainties over relations with Washington. ... more 
Putin visits India for defence, trade talksNew Delhi (AFP) Dec 4, 2025 President Vladimir Putin is set to begin a two-day visit to India on Thursday, seeking to deepen defence ties even as New Delhi faces growing US pressure to stop buying Russian oil. ... more 
NATO allies vow major new purchases of US arms for UkraineBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 3, 2025 NATO countries pledged Wednesday to buy hundreds of millions more dollars of US arms for Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin was told to end his "bluster" and get serious on peace talks. ... more 
Arms makers see record revenues as global tensions fuel demandStockholm (AFP) Dec 05, 2025 Sales by the world's top 100 arms makers reached a record $679 billion last year, as the wars in Ukraine and Gaza boosted demand, researchers said Monday, but production issues hampered deliveries. ... more |
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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. European nations have scrambled to bolster their militaries since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Brussels launching its loan initiative earlier this year. The SAFE (Security Action for Europe) scheme will provide EU countries with 150 billion euros of loans at lower rates to help them rearm. ... read more
EU gives Germany free pass over defence spendingStrasbourg, 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 |
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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 
Polish PM denounces 'sabotage' of railway line to UkraineWarsaw (AFP) Nov 17, 2025 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday that an explosion which damaged a railway line to its close ally Ukraine was an "unprecedented act of sabotage". ... more
Brussels and UK haggle over entry fee for EU defence fundBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Nov 12, 2025 The EU and Britain are wrangling over an entry fee to allow London to join a 150-billion-euro ($174 billion) fund to bolster Europe's defences, officials said Wednesday. ... more 
German defence giant Rheinmetall sticks to stellar growth goalsFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Nov 6, 2025 Germany's biggest defence group Rheinmetall said Thursday a surge in demand from the country's military is set to help it achieve stellar sales growth, after delayed orders dented earnings. ... more 
Probe into Thales defence group looking at Indonesian contractParis (AFP) Nov 6, 2025 A French-British investigation into alleged bribery at France-based defence giant Thales is examining a contract with Indonesia, an AFP investigation has showed. ... more |
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