"Unacceptable": Giorgia Meloni rebukes Trump over comments on Pope Leo; stands in solidarity with VaticanIn a candid exchange with reporters, Meloni expressed firm solidarity with Pope Leo, signalling a rare public rift between the Italian lead...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Donald Trump's anger with Europe has a definite upsideThe Iran crisis is reshaping America's ties with European allies, leading to a significant shift in the transatlantic relationship. Europea...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
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
Europe has to solve its defence problem. Now.European leaders were warned at Davos that the US can no longer be relied on as Europe’s primary security guarantor, underlining the need f...
22 Jan, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Germany stunned as two-thirds say they wouldn’t fight to defend homeland in case of invasionA recent survey reveals that a significant portion of the German population is unwilling to take up arms for their country. This poses a ch...
05 Aug, 2025, 08.56 PM IST
Russia prepping for massive war? $1.1 trillion military spend raises global alarmsRussia military spending 2025: Ukrainian intelligence reveals Russia's ambitious $1.1 trillion military program over the next 11 years, sig...
30 Jul, 2025, 08.30 PM 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
It is a positive sign: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes Russian indication to end warVolodymyr Zelenskyy sees a positive sign as Russia considers ending the war. He stresses a full ceasefire is the first step. European leade...
11 May, 2025, 04.52 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
What's in Germany's giant spending 'bazooka'?Germany's substantial spending plan aims to enhance its military and modernise infrastructure, with a 500-billion-euro fund over 12 years. ...
21 Mar, 2025, 01.00 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
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
5 world market themes for the week aheadThis week, the European financial markets are expected to be influenced by rapid developments in Ukraine, while key U.S. inflation data wil...
08 Mar, 2025, 09.33 AM 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