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Small firms join charge to boost Europe's weapon supplies
Paris, 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. European countries spent 343 billion euros ($403 billion) on defence last year, a tenth consecutive annual increase, which is set to rise to 381 billion euros this year, according to the European Defence Agency. Added to the general trend, NATO members have all agreed to increas ... read more |
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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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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 
U.S. lifts Biden-era arms embargo on CambodiaWashington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2025 The United States on Thursday lifted a Biden-era arms embargo on Cambodia following several high-profile meetings between officials of both countries. ... more 
Ex-U.S. defense contractor head pleads guilty to selling trade secretsWashington DC (UPI) Oct 29, 2025 An Australian cybersecurity expert who served as director of L3Harris Trenchant, a U.S. defense contractor, has pleaded guilty in federal court to selling trade secrets to a Russian broker that resells cyber exploits to buyers including the Russian government. ... more 
Russian military factory blast toll rises to 23Moscow (AFP) Oct 29, 2025 The death toll from a blast at a military factory in central Russia earlier this month has risen to 23, authorities said Wednesday after completing search and rescue operations. ... more |
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Bulgaria to build German gunpowder, shells plant
Sofia, Bulgaria (AFP) Oct 28, 2025 The Bulgarian government and German arms maker Rheinmetall said on Tuesday they have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture to build a gunpowder and artillery shells plant in central Bulgaria. According to the Bulgarian government, the planned factory is one of the largest investments into the country's defence industry, and will contribute to efforts by the EU and NATO to strengthen Europe's defence autonomy. Under the contract signed by the Bulgarian government and Rheinmetall, Bulga ... read more
New Japan PM to advance defence spending target: reportsTokyo (AFP) Oct 23, 2025 Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to achieve the target of spending two percent of GDP on defence two years early, media reports said days before a visit by US President Donald Trump. ... more |
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Sweden says Zelensky to visit for 'defence export' announcement Stockholm (AFP) Oct 22, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Sweden on Wednesday where the two countries will make a "defence export" announcement, the Swedish government said. ... more
British troops part of US-led mission in Israel: defence ministryLondon (AFP) Oct 21, 2025 The UK Ministry of Defence on Tuesday confirmed that a "small number" of British troops were deployed in Israel as part of a US-led mission which is monitoring the Gaza ceasefire. ... more 
UN extends arms embargo on HaitiUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Oct 17, 2025 The UN Security Council voted unanimously Friday to extend the arms and military equipment embargo on Haiti for another year, and added two people to its sanctions list. ... more 
Idea of German 'draft lottery' sparks govt rowBerlin (AFP) Oct 18, 2025 Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed "draft lottery" has sparked a row in the ruling coalition and unsettled many young people. ... more
China expels two top-ranked generals from military in graft probeBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2025 China said on Friday it has expelled two top generals from the military and ruling Communist Party, part of corruption investigations into nine high-ranking army officials. ... more |
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