Europe

Germany’s Renk to Launch Factories in Poland as Eastern Europe Rearms

German propulsion developer Renk plans to open service and production facilities in Poland as part of a broader expansion along NATO’s eastern flank.

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Belgium Signs $263M Deal for Mistral Air Defense Missiles

Belgium has awarded a $263-million contract for the procurement of Mistral very-short-range air defense missile systems.

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European UGVs Get a Firepower Boost With Turkish Remote Weapons

A Turkish firm is arming Europe’s unmanned ground vehicles with remote-controlled firepower, upgrading them for high-intensity support missions.

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Gulf States Request SAMP/T Air Defense, Anti-Drone Systems From Italy

Several Gulf countries entangled in the armed conflict between the US and Israel against Iran have sought air defense and anti-drone systems from Italy.

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Rheinmetall Finalizes NVL Buy, Boosting Germany’s Naval Capabilities

Rheinmetall has completed its purchase of NVL, setting the stage for a consolidated naval systems house that will design and build surface combatants and autonomous maritime platforms for Germany and NATO partners.

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France Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean Over Iran War

France is sending its flagship aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean in response to the widening conflict in the Middle East, President Emmanuel Macron announced.

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Ukraine Offers Gulf States Air Defense Swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered US allies in the Middle East a swap of some of their air defense missiles in exchange for Kyiv's vaunted drone interceptors, to better protect them from Iranian drone attacks.

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UK PM Says Sending Warship, Helicopters to Cyprus

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK was dispatching "helicopters with counter drone capabilities" and a warship to Cyprus as Britain continues "defensive operations" in the region.

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NATO Chief Says ‘Widespread Support’ for US Iran Campaign

NATO chief Mark Rutte said Tuesday there was broad backing among US European allies for President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran.

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French Defense Group Thales’ Profits Surge on Military Spending

Thales said Tuesday its 2025 profits surged by 66 percent and forecast decades of growth driven by rising military spending and war in the Middle East.

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