Turkiye’s booming defence industry – a quick look | Military News
Turkiye has always placed a premium on its defence, initially buying then developing its own weapons. The owner of NATO’s second-largest standing army has also…
Beyond defence: Stocks set to gain from Germany’s economic revolution
Germany's fiscal shift will drive billions into infrastructure, energy, and housing, boosting eurozone growth. Goldman Sachs highlights 12 Buy-rated European stocks set to benefit from…
DAX hits new high as EU summit concludes defence spending increase
The EU member states agreed on a statement to boost the bloc’s defence spending, backing Germany’s push to relax its fiscal rules. The DAX hit…
EU leader touts major new defence plan at emergency summit | Russia-Ukraine war
NewsFeedEU President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe was at a “watershed moment” as she touted an unprecedented $860bn defence plan to bolster the bloc’s…
Euro hits multi-month high as the EU prepares to boost defence spending
The euro surged for the second consecutive trading day amid the EU’s plan to boost defence spending by hundreds of billion euros. ADVERTISEMENTThe euro surged…
‘Hug of hope’ and ‘billions for Kyiv and UK defence’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street features on most of Sunday's front pages. "Hug of hope," reads the main…
World Open: Judd Trump’s title defence ended by Joe O’Connor
Defending champion Judd Trump has suffered a surprise loss in the last 32 at the World Open, losing 5-2 to Joe O'Connor in Yushan, China.World…
UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, as peace talks to end…
European defence stocks surge as region’s leaders plan spending boost
Investors are watching closely as European leaders hold an emergency meeting on regional security. ADVERTISEMENTShares in European defence companies rallied on Monday as European leaders…
Strengthening Maritime Defence: Indonesia’s PPA Vessels and the Future of Naval Power
Indonesia is taking a significant step towards modernising its navy by acquiring two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) vessels from Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding and…
US defence chief signals major shift in Ukraine support in first NATO meet | Russia-Ukraine war News
The US secretary of defense has signalled a major shift in Washington’s approach to the war in Ukraine during his first meeting with North Atlantic…
Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkey’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts | Turkey-Syria Border News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria’s newly appointed President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed deepened security ties – including a response to Kurdish fighters in northeast…
NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’ | NATO News
Mark Rutte says trade tensions under Trump will not affect NATO’s deterrence, stressing unity in military alliance.NATO chief Mark Rutte says tensions between Europe and…
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote | Politics News
Hegseth’s nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the United States defence secretary, with Vice…
Six Nations: Ireland can ‘thrive’ under pressure of championship defence says interim head coach Simon Easterby
The championship will represent Easterby's first time acting as a head coach since leaving the Scarlets in 2014.While Farrell will return to post after the…
Fact-check: What did Pete Hegseth say in defence confirmation hearing? | Donald Trump News
In his January 14 confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and…
Trump’s Greenland and NATO comments spark defence stocks rally
European defence stocks rallied on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance on increasing NATO spending and highlighted Greenland's strategic importance during a press…
Nigeria’s defence chief on human rights abuse reports and security | Boko Haram
General Christopher Musa addresses the Boko Haram challenge, corruption reports, and more.For more than 15 years, Nigeria’s armed forces have battled Boko Haram and groups…
Did Russian air defence down the Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan? | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv, Ukraine – Russian air defence officials could very possibly have struck an Azerbaijani passenger jet over Chechnya after panicking during a Ukrainian drone attack, analysts…
Two Gaza Civil Defence workers killed as Israel launches multiple strikes | Israel-Palestine conflict News
At least six other people killed and many wounded in an Israeli raid on a house in Jabalia al-Nazla in northern Gaza.At least two members…