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• EU invests more in ‘traditional’ weapons development than drones and AI

  14-11-2025 07:00
  Also in this newsletter: How US aid cuts are impacting Europe’s migration policy toolkit
  
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• Bezos’s Blue Origin pulls off first landing of its largest reusable rocket

  13-11-2025 22:21
  New Glenn launch is a boost for Amazon founder as he challenges Elon Musk’s grip on the space launch market
  
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• India and Pakistan need mediators not arms suppliers

  13-11-2025 19:30
  The countries that helped broker peace earlier this year are now selling advanced weapons to the nuclear-armed neighbours
  
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• Leonardo warns future of UK helicopter plant at risk without £1bn contract

  10-11-2025 19:45
  Italian defence group’s comments come amid wider industry frustration over government’s approach to procurement
  
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• Europe’s defence start-ups struggle for credit despite looser bank policies

  10-11-2025 06:00
  HSBC and Revolut among lenders restricting lending to sector in a sign of hurdles to rebuilding region’s arms industry
  
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• Europe’s defence start-ups in funding shortfall despite looser bank policies

  10-11-2025 06:00
  HSBC and Revolut among those restricting lending to sector in a sign of hurdles to rebuilding region’s arms industry
  
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• How an idea to zap mosquitoes led to Australia’s most valuable defence stock

  10-11-2025 02:58
  DroneShield’s shares have surged more than fourfold this year as war in Ukraine and Red Sea attacks drive demand
  
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• Hegseth issues warning to major US defence contractors

  08-11-2025 01:14
  Defence secretary announces measures to increase competition for Pentagon contracts
  
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• Hegseth issues warning to big US defence contractors

  08-11-2025 01:14
  Defence secretary announces measures to increase competition for Pentagon contracts
  
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• Pete Hegseth issues warning to major US defence contractors

  07-11-2025 23:53
  Defence secretary announces measures to increase competition for Pentagon contracts
  
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• Hegseth issues warning to US legacy defence contractors

  07-11-2025 23:53
  Defence secretary announces measures to increase competition for Pentagon contracts
  
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• UK soldiers treated for hearing concerns after operating ‘safe’ armoured vehicle

  07-11-2025 17:00
  Ajax declared operational this week after years of delays to a programme that is set to cost £6.3bn
  
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• UK military top brass mix with defence executives at luxury Alpine event

  07-11-2025 06:00
  Details of armed forces and industry attendees at Méribel competition raise concerns about conflicts of interest
  
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• UK minister says ‘lessons learned’ after Ajax armoured vehicle declared safe

  06-11-2025 01:01
  Some soldiers experienced long-term hearing loss from noise and vibrations during trials
  
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• Will higher defence spending boost the European economy?

  05-11-2025 06:00
  Deindustrialising regions hope for investment and jobs, but much will depend on how the extra money is spent
  
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• Russia adds jet engines to Soviet-era ‘dumb bombs’

  05-11-2025 06:00
  Russian glide bombs are now capable of hitting Ukrainian targets up to 200km away
  
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• Is Big Tech spending too much money?

  04-11-2025 22:00
  Tech stocks are spending billions of dollars. What are they getting?
  
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• Private jet owners rent out aircraft engines amid supply crunch

  31-10-2025 22:00
  Some travellers prefer to borrow engines to use with their own customised jets
  
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• The US and Russia can lead the way in banning nuclear-armed drones

  30-10-2025 18:00
  Putin’s surprising call to extend the New Start treaty is a chance for atomic powers to make the world safer
  
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• Airbus sticks to jet delivery target despite supply chain disruptions

  29-10-2025 19:41
  European planemaker has been dealing with an engine shortage
  
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• Boeing takes $5bn hit on delays to new 777X jet

  29-10-2025 13:01
  Charge helped drag planemaker to $5.3bn loss in third quarter, but free cash flow turns positive for first time since 2023
  
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• German start-ups set for deal on kamikaze drones with Rheinmetall

  29-10-2025 06:00
  Contracts worth up to €900mn put Helsing and Stark on track to help buttress Nato’s eastern flank against Russia
  
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• German start-ups set for deal on kamikaze drones alongside Rheinmetall

  29-10-2025 06:00
  Contracts worth up to €900mn put Helsing and Stark on track to help buttress Nato’s eastern flank against Russia
  
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• Italian pacifists stymie Europe’s plan to boost ammunition production

  28-10-2025 06:00
  Anti-establishment politicians oppose expansion of Rheinmetall plant in Sardinia
  
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• Saab ready to open plant in Ukraine for Gripen fighter jets

  27-10-2025 06:00
  Kyiv agrees to buy up to 150 aircraft from the Swedish defence company
  
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• Trump Jr-linked drone company wins Pentagon contract

  24-10-2025 18:47
  Unusual Machines secures deal as US military accelerates domestic production of unmanned aircraft
  
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• Airbus, Leonardo and Thales strike space deal to rival Musk’s SpaceX

  23-10-2025 11:24
  European defence groups promise ‘significant synergies’ to respond to rapid expansion of Starlink network
  
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• Belgium proposes ‘real time’ drone mapping to detect hybrid threats

  22-10-2025 07:00
  Also in this newsletter: Trade tariffs hang over EU-Egypt summit
  
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• Europe’s defence boom takes to the high seas

  20-10-2025 19:30
  Activity in fragmented maritime sector is hotting up
  
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• Thyssenkrupp’s submarine business soars on Frankfurt market debut

  20-10-2025 11:19
  German conglomerate seizes on surge in interest in defence stocks to spin off marine arm
  
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• UK defence suppliers tap fintechs to scale up production

  19-10-2025 06:00
  Smaller groups seek alternative funding with traditional banks held back by ESG lending rules
  
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• Directors’ Deals: Costigan cashes in on BAE’s defensive qualities

  17-10-2025 19:00
  Group seals more than £13bn in orders in the first half of 2025
  
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• Trump’s war on the enemy within may reward the enemy without

  16-10-2025 06:00
  By focusing on internal threats, the US is giving soldiers all the best weapons and none of the training they need
  
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• Europe must rethink military procurement, says drone maker’s new boss

  16-10-2025 06:00
  Uwe Horstmann becomes first chief executive of Stark, a German start-up backed by investors including Peter Thiel
  
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• Western companies warn of China rare-earth supply chain chaos

  14-10-2025 05:44
  Executives predict Beijing’s tighter controls will lead to production delays and higher prices
  
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• JPMorgan backs ‘America First’ push with up to $10bn investment

  13-10-2025 18:54
  Chief executive Jamie Dimon says US too dependent on ‘unreliable’ sources of materials ‘essential’ to national security
  
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• UK appoints weapons chief to fix wasteful defence spending

  13-10-2025 14:05
  Rupert Pearce’s appointment comes as government seeks to deliver pledge to drive growth through increased military spending
  
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• Regulating military use of AI is in everyone’s interest

  13-10-2025 06:00
  Blanket prohibitions won’t work — but all states should agree on best practices for ethical and legal compliance
  
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• Embraer predicts challenge to Boeing and Airbus duopoly

  12-10-2025 06:00
  Brazilian planemaker says rising demand will allow new rivals to take market share from the US and European groups
  
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• Qatar to build fighter jet facility at US base in Idaho

  11-10-2025 00:54
  Pentagon’s approval for project draws fire from Maga influencer and Trump ally Laura Loomer
  
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• Taiwan accelerates ‘T-dome’ missile plan against China threat

  10-10-2025 08:48
  President Lai Ching-te says ‘safety net’ would include high-altitude detection and interception capabilities
  
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• Defence companies sound warning to the UK

  09-10-2025 06:00
  Executives say pace of spending needs to pick up to match promises to make country battle-ready
  
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• New Saudi carrier Riyadh Air to launch with London service

  08-10-2025 13:30
  Heathrow flights are first step in ambitious plan to reach 100 destinations within five years
  
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• European satellite group Iceye weighs new funding at $2.5bn valuation

  08-10-2025 06:00
  Investors move to capitalise on surge in defence spending across region
  
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• Rheinmetall rival slams ‘direct award’ to German arms group

  07-10-2025 06:00
  Electro Optic Systems says Berlin’s lack of open tender bypasses better and cheaper options
  
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• Venture capital steps up ‘Iron Dome’ air defence investments

  25-08-2025 06:00
  Russian drone attacks against Ukraine highlight the need to bolster air defence capabilities
  
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• Taiwan raises defence spending by 23% under US pressure to counter China threat

  21-08-2025 10:07
  Military expenditure set to exceed 3.3% of GDP, more than the share for most Nato countries
  
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• Airbus UK workers vote to strike over pay

  20-08-2025 13:37
  Industrial action due to begin on September 2 could disrupt production of wings for passenger jets amid rising demand
  
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• Beijing military parade to show off Chinese weapon advances

  20-08-2025 10:08
  Event will be closely watched for PLA’s ability to target US forces in Pacific and attack Taiwan
  
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• Palantir’s relentless rise

  20-08-2025 06:00
  The secretive company is a big corporate winner of Trump’s presidency. Can it last?
  
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