Keyword "Defense policy" - List of latest news (57 results)

16/04 KYSEA: At the center of the upgrading of the F-16 Block 50-The solutions that Athens is considering

The green "light" of KYSEA now has the 12 -year -old equipment plan to strengthen the Armed Forces of almost 28 billion euros.

01/04 China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls its president a "parasite"

China's military on Tuesday said it had begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan, calling Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te a "parasite".

31/03 These European defense stocks have gained more than 100% on EU spending plans — and they could have further to climb

European defense stocks have surged in recent months, after regional officials vowed to ramp up spending on national security.

30/03 Revealed memo says US won’t bother defending Europe from Russia

The United States is unlikely to provide substantial, if any, support to Europe in the case of Russian military advances says a leaked Pentagon memo.

20/03 "Trump changed sides"-Pistorius apparently plans crisis peaks to US weapons

Defense Minister Pistorius apparently has doubts about the reliability of US weapons systems. According to a report, the SPD politician calls for "Rank Hohe Generals" for a crisis meeting. The focus is on the F-35 fight jets.

19/03 Full ride ahead: Green light for special funds for billions of billions

At today's special meeting to change the Basic Law, the Bundestag gave its green light for the reform of the debt brake. View on Euronews

07/03 Sweden shows how a real turning point works

After 200 years of freedom of alliance, Sweden joined NATO a year ago. Since then, acceptance of the military and upgrade rapidly has been growing among the population. The country has put a real turn of the times - and Germany is ahead of Germany in several ways.

25/02 Germany’s election could further boost Europe's defense sector — and these stocks are set to benefit, analysts say

Germany headed to the polls on Sunday for the country's federal election, with the result paving the way for a new coalition government.

19/02 'Donald Trump's Ukraine war deal is a disgrace — and only Putin wins'

Many Brits will sympathise with Donald Trump's demand that the war end, but the deal he's pushing for is fraught with danger.

22/01 Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington in signal of Trump's China focus

The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting since Trump's return to the White House.

12/12 The US House of Representatives approved the defense budget - media

The document provides for an increase in the salaries of the military, the purchase of equipment and the creation of a special fund for Taiwan.

04/12 South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after back-track on martial law

South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later.

25/11 “Will to defend” is growing – so many Germans would defend their country with arms

The Germans trust the Bundeswehr and want to see the armed forces ready for war - this is what a survey shows. The survey also reveals how many would serve their country with arms in a defense situation. A large majority sees Russia as a threat to Germany's security.

20/11 Ukraine and Estonia signed a defense memorandum

Estonia will allocate aid - 0.25% of its GDP - for the period 2024-2027, and Ukraine will share combat knowledge.

15/11 Praise from Germany to Turkey! Proved to be a reliable partner in NATO

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized that Turkey has always been a reliable partner as a member of NATO. Pistorius expressed the importance of Turkey's role in international cooperation and drew attention to its contributions to the alliance.

01/11 Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on the back of Meta's Llama, Reuters reports

Top Chinese research institutions tied to the PLA have used Meta's Llama model to develop an AI tool for possible military use, academics tell Reuters.

23/10 Zelenskyy calls on allies 'not to hide,' respond to North Korean involvement in war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies on Tuesday "not to hide" and to respond to proof of North Korean involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine.

14/10 China launches war games around Taiwan, drawing ire from Taipei, Washington

China's military began new war games near Taiwan on Monday, warning against "separatist acts," drawing condemnation from both Taipei and the U.S. government.

10/10 China cannot represent Taiwan and should work with Taipei on global challenges, Lai says

Taiwan doesn’t accept China’s representation but is open to cooperating on global issues like climate change, President Lai Ching-te said.

26/09 Russia has secret war drones project in China, intel sources say in Reuters report

Russia has weapons program in China to manufacture long-range attack drones for the Ukraine war, according to European intelligence as reviewed by Reuters.

10/09 Russia can produce the entire Bundeswehr weapon inventory in six months

Chancellor Scholz and Pistorius announce successes. But the Institute for the World Economy warns: Germany is far too slow when it comes to military procurement. At the current rate, it would sometimes take decades or almost 100 years to get back to 2004 levels. Things are completely different in Russia.

21/06 Putin signs deals with Vietnam in bid to shore up ties in Asia to offset Moscow’s growing isolation

Russian President Putin signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart to offset its growing international isolation over its war in Ukraine.

19/06 U.S. approves $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for missiles, drones

The State Department has approved the possible sale of drones and missiles to Taiwan , the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

08/06 Majority of Germans want new compulsory military service

The majority of the population wants compulsory military service and thus an end to the Bundeswehr volunteer army. In addition, almost half of citizens see Germany as threatened by “foreign military”. However, when viewed by age group, there are clear differences.

06/06 Top news app in U.S. has Chinese origins and ‘writes fiction’ with the help of AI

NewsBreak, a free app with roots in China that is the most downloaded news app in the U.S., was found publishing erroneous stories with the use of AI.

03/06 Military families struggle with child care shortages

The problem is compounded by frequent relocations forcing families to restart child care searches.

03/06 China says Britain's MI6 turned two Chinese government staff to spies

China has alleged that MI6 turned two staff members of Chinese central state organs into spies for the British government, its State Security Ministry said.

29/05 A council of experts close to the Kremlin suggested a “demonstrative” nuclear explosion to intimidate the West

The proposal by Dmitry Suslov, a member of the Foreign and Defense Policy Council, was made public a day after Putin warned that NATO members were playing with fire.

27/05 According to Macron, not Orbán's direction, but a strong, sovereign European Union is the key to peace, prosperity and democracy

Emphasizing the trends in Hungary, Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for an independent European security policy and for the Europeans to act as allies within NATO, and the EU must also become more independent in terms of economic policy, especially from China and America.

25/05 Hofreiter wants a European defense fund of 500 billion euros

Europe's security is threatened. The Green Party politician Anton Hofreiter is now proposing a European defense fund that would finance armaments projects, but also the infrastructure. He has an idea where the money should come from.

17/05 At the time I didn't feel like doing military service - now I regret it

When our author received his draft certificate at the age of 17, conscription was suspended in Sweden. Just five years later, the country returned to compulsory military service. The Swedish model could now become a model for the Bundeswehr - but it also brings problems.

13/05 This is what the other parties think of the change in compulsory military service

The Federal Minister of Defense is working on various models to increase the number of personnel in the Bundeswehr. There are three options to choose from for returning to service with the weapon. The parliamentary groups are divided.

22/04 Global military spending hit all-time high in 2023 after 7% jump, report finds

Global military spending reached a fresh record high in 2023, totalling $2443 billion, a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said.

12/04 EU Finance Ministers support EIB financing of 6 thousand ME for the defense industry

European Union finance ministers decided today to support the reinforcement of European Investment Bank financing for the European security and defense industry, with at least six billion euros.

12/04 Defense Stocks Plunge: Why Are Traders Nervous About Their Record Hunt?

After several months of record-breaking bull markets, European defense stocks fell sharply following Goldman Sachs' overvaluation warning. The decline is fueling concerns that the sector's upward trend is ending. View on euronews

12/04 Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit

Leaders from the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines convened to address Beijing's increased pressure on Manila regarding the South China Sea dispute.

11/04 China says EU subsidy probes interfere with China, Europe cooperation

EU subsidy investigations interfere with the cooperation between China and Europe, and China resolutely opposes them, a Chinese commerce ministry official said.

07/04 “There will be a zero round of citizens’ money”

FDP parliamentary group leader Christian Dürr makes it clear that there should no longer be any substantial increases in citizens' money. He calls for a profound “economic turnaround” and says Germany is no longer attractive as a location. He also wants changes to the planned pension package.

04/04 Senior U.S. diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan

The State Department's diplomat suggested that the AUKUS submarine project between Australia, Britain and the U.S. could deter Chinese moves against Taiwan.

29/03 War in Ukraine: Russia wears down Ukrainian air defenses

Ukraine is still managing to fend off Russian drones. But the country needs stronger air defense systems and ammunition. Experts agree: Without the help of the West, Ukraine cannot withstand the pressure in the long term. View on euronews

26/03 China says relations with Philippines at 'crossroads' amid maritime incidents

China warned the Philippines to behave cautiously and seek dialogue, saying their relations were at "crossroads" due to new confrontations between coastguards.

26/03 U.S. eyes change to military command in Japan as China threat looms: Reuters

President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida will tighten military cooperation and discuss potential changes to the East Asia command structure, said two sources.

21/03 Australia, UK to boost defense cooperation

Australia and the U.K. signed a new defense agreement that makes it easier for their defense forces to operate together in each other's countries.

20/03 China tells U.S. to not take sides on South China Sea issue

China said the U.S. must refrain from taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after Blinken said a security deal extended to attacks on Filipino guard.

19/03 Germany's refusal to send 'Taurus' missiles to Ukraine is highly contentious — but won't break the government

German politics has become embroiled in a debate about sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, highlighting cracks in the coalition government.

07/03 Australia and Vietnam upgrade relations, to begin talks on critical minerals

Australian Prime Minister announced elevating ties with Vietnam to a comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming to diversify supply chains away from China.

28/02 “The Chancellor is the world champion at announcing and the Defense Minister is his motto”

Union defense expert Hahn accuses the Chancellor of allowing his Ukraine course to be guided by “extreme domestic politics”. He accuses Minister Pistorius of activism - in fact, the Bundeswehr's operational readiness is heading for a “free fall”. What would the CDU/CSU do differently?

27/02 Zelenskiy says Black Sea grain corridor in doubt without U.S. aid

President Zelenskiy stated that without new U.S. military aid, Ukraine could not protect a crucial Black Sea shipping corridor for exporting grain.

28/01 The NATO country that doesn't want to rely on NATO

In Finland, the president sets the direction for foreign policy. He will be re-elected on Sunday - and the new head of state will also take one thing to heart. This has a lot to do with its powerful neighbor Russia – and wars of the past.

25/01 “This ‘everything is stupid’ mood is now being deliberately stoked.”

“Even more bureaucracy, even more interference in details”: FDP Europe’s leading candidate Strack-Zimmermann warns against von der Leyen’s renewed term as Commission head. She herself is calling for a new EU position. And says what she offers in “times of social poisoning”.

19/01 North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons system - KCNA

North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against the joint military drills by South Korea, the U.S. and Japan.

03/01 Bundeswehr orders 100,000 hand grenades – and is only just filling the gap in Ukraine

The Bundeswehr has ordered 100,000 hand grenades from the German arms company Diehl Defense - as many as were delivered to Ukraine. However, capacities will not be increased further. An expert criticizes that the announced turning point has fizzled out.

31/12 “European atomic bomb would be a decisive step towards our own deterrent power”

Herfried Münkler thinks geostrategically and calls for Europe to be prepared for the Americans to turn away. The political scientist explains why EU partners will still be offended by the German “turning point”. He believes that many Europeans' desire for a world free of nuclear weapons is illusory.

12/12 Malaysia PM makes multiple changes in cabinet reshuffle

PM Ibrahim reshuffled his cabinet, making changes including the posts of foreign, defense and energy ministers and the return of a second finance minister.

03/11 Weak yen forces Japan to shrink historic military spending plan

The yen has lost 10% of its value against the dollar, forcing Japan to reduce its defense procurement plan, which was then-calculated to cost $320 billion.

25/09 The Biden administration bet big on industrial policies. Experts warn it may not pay off

The U.S. is spending big on industrial policies to bring manufacturers back to America.

12/09 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia before an expected meeting with Putin

North Korea's Kim Jong Un is expected to hold a meeting with Russia's Putin, which sparked concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow's war in Ukraine.