Defence

Image for US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
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US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports

June 12 (Reuters) - The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships that i...

12th June, 2026

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Starmer says he will do what is needed to keep UK safe after defence minister quits

LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he would "always do...

11th June, 2026

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Netherlands taps Hensoldt for electronic warfare system upgrade

AMSTERDAM, June 11 (Reuters) - The Netherlands has signed German defence firm Hensoldt as its main s...

11th June, 2026

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Airbus, Indra, others offer Spain alternative to FCAS fighter jet project

MADRID, June 11 (Reuters) - Defence companies including European aerospace giant Airbus and Indra si...

11th June, 2026

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British defence minister Healey resigns over defence spending

LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - British defence minister John Healey has resigned over a disagreement ab...

11th June, 2026

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Defence group Kongsberg aims to triple its revenue by 2029

June 10 (Reuters) - Kongsberg aims to triple its revenue by 2029 and to more than quadruple it by 20...

10th June, 2026

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Bulgaria's new government says it will not provide arms for Ukraine

SOFIA, June 9 (Reuters) - Bulgaria's newly appointed defence minister, Dimitar Stoyanov, said on Tue...

9th June, 2026

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Analysis-Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

By Can Sezer and Tuvan Gumrukcu ISTANBUL, June 5 (Reuters) - Two decades of state investment have tr...

5th June, 2026

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Russian fun park launches 'Oreshnik' ride

ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 5 (Reuters) - A Russian amusement park in St Petersburg has named one of...

5th June, 2026

Image for UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns
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UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns

LONDON, June 5 (Reuters) - Britain is running out of time to boost its defences in response to the t...

5th June, 2026

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Three crewmembers killed in UK Navy helicopter crash in south west England

LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) - Three British Royal Navy crewmembers have died in a helicopter crash in s...

3rd June, 2026

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Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike

By John Irish PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Romania's foreign minister said on Wednesday several allies...

3rd June, 2026