Airbus bets on helicopter tech for war drones, expands facilities to double production by 2027Aerospace giant Airbus is enhancing its drone capabilities. The company is developing drones to work alongside manned aircraft. This initia...
03 Apr, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
NATO inches toward Cold War-level defence spending with new 5% targetNATO is significantly increasing its defence spending target to 5% of GDP. This decision reflects a shift away from post-Cold War optimism....
28 Jun, 2025, 08.07 PM IST
Carney charts a new course, thumbs down Trump's Golden Dome plan, Canada confirms joining ReArm Europe planCanada is increasingly charting an independent path on defence and foreign affairs. Following several rounds of acrimonious exchanges with ...
28 May, 2025, 05.20 PM IST
World War III on the horizon? Why European nations are preparing for war—And what it means for the worldWorld War III: As global tensions rise, Europe is preparing for the unthinkable: war. The Middle East is once again a flashpoint, with Isra...
28 Mar, 2025, 09.05 PM IST
Sweden eyes defence spending at 3.5% of GDP in 2030Sweden plans to raise its defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2030, marking its largest rearmament since the Cold War. This increase surpass...
26 Mar, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
‘We can’t rely on America forever’: EU unveils €800 billion defence plan to deter Russian threat, strengthen military preparedness by 2030The European Union has unveiled plans for a €150bn defence fund, aiming to strengthen its military capabilities and reduce reliance on exte...
24 Mar, 2025, 07.06 PM IST
Rearm Europe could fortify new alliancesDonald Trump has criticized NATO for exploiting the US, prompting Europe to boost its defense contributions. Ursula von der Leyen's €800 bi...
17 Mar, 2025, 11.51 PM IST
Its car profits down, Volkswagen has a new idea: TanksVolkswagen is considering a shift towards military production as its auto business faces challenges, including high costs and declining pro...
13 Mar, 2025, 07.59 PM IST
More kit, better barracks: Germany's military in need of overhaulGermany plans to significantly boost its military spending to better equip the Bundeswehr amidst a changing global security landscape and r...
13 Mar, 2025, 01.56 PM IST
Indian defence SMEs to play key role in Europe’s arms build-up: Harshit KapadiaHarshit Kapadia from Elara Securities India discusses the beneficial impact of Europe's $850 billion rearmament plan on Indian defence comp...
11 Mar, 2025, 01.01 PM IST
Missiles, money & momentum: EU's $850 billion plan resurrects defence stocksDefence stocks are rebounding due to Europe's $850 billion rearmament plan. Indian defence companies like Zen Technologies and Bharat Dynam...
11 Mar, 2025, 09.39 AM IST
Tanks not cars: How a pivot to defence could help Germany's economyGerman defence companies are shifting capacity from the declining car industry to ramp up military production, driven by Europe's increasin...
05 Mar, 2025, 08.08 PM IST
EU proposes borrowing 150 billion euros in big rearmament pushThe European Commission proposes borrowing up to 150 billion euros to lend to EU governments for a rearmament plan amid fears over Russia a...
05 Mar, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Tanks not cars: How a pivot to defence could help Germany's economyGerman defence companies are considering repurposing car industry facilities as Europe plans significant increases in military spending. Co...
05 Mar, 2025, 10.53 AM IST
War, not peace: The unlikely engine of Europe's economic revivalAn era-defining week in geopolitics has heightened hopes for Europe's economic growth, driven not by peace but by significant military rear...
26 Feb, 2025, 01.35 PM IST
World's top 100 defence groups boost arms sales by 4% in 2023, think tank SIPRI saysThe world's 100 largest defence equipment makers increased arms sales by 4.2% in 2023, reaching $632 billion due to wars and regional tensi...
02 Dec, 2024, 06.40 AM IST
Airbus to axe 2,500 space division jobsAirbus is set to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its struggling satellite division, signaling ongoing challenges in the European aerospace sector. ...
17 Oct, 2024, 12.53 AM IST