Without its own industry, the continent will be forced to depend on foreign firms that could cut off supplies
Reorganisation of cyber and electronic military units will be crucial part of government’s strategic review
Reservists’ association says Berlin has lost contact with almost a million potential reservists
Fincantieri CEO says threat of attacks on subsea cables and other critical marine infrastructure will increase
Madrid’s stance threatens alliance unity amid preparations to meet Trump’s military spending demand in June
Also in this newsletter: Dutch minister urges greater vigilance on corruption in military procurement
Netherlands joins seven other EU countries in raising alarm about emergency shelters and lack of co-ordination
Lithuania hails ‘historic’ inauguration of German military brigade on its soil
Also in this newsletter: EU lawmakers demand total freeze of funds for Hungary
Member countries can borrow from Brussels and spend on weapons systems and platforms through joint procurement
Former officials accused of taking bribes from defence companies to pass intelligence about procurement contracts
Foreign minister signals Berlin will commit to 3.5% in ‘hard’ military spending and 1.5% for infrastructure by 2032
French president in talks with Germany and Poland over whether warheads can protect them against Russia
Also in this newsletter: Nato ministers open their wallets
Trump’s reset of US alliances and Russian threats cement Nato power’s role as ‘country condemned to strategic significance’
Stefan Hoops says trade war has triggered long overdue spending push on the continent
Diplomats are urging Brussels to prioritise US security relations and put contentious trade decisions on hold
Paris hopes Chancellor Friedrich Merz will bring new dynamism to European defence projects
Is developing defence technology essential for European security?
While the green agenda remains critical, it must be balanced with the other fundamental imperatives of our age
Despite record defence spending, private groups are losing out to a state weapons giant and US suppliers
Leaders Emmanuel Macron and Donald Tusk set to sign wide-ranging pact next week
Alone and betrayed by its most important ally, it is also larger than ever
Radar, AI and subsea surveillance are big growth areas for security technology with dual uses
Restrictions are increasingly being questioned by the industry and government officials
