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Image for EU disburses €3.47 billion to Ukraine for more drones, air defence and jets
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EU disburses €3.47 billion to Ukraine for more drones, air defence and jets

BRUSSELS, July 30 (Reuters) - The European Union has disbursed €3.47 billion ($4 billion) to Ukraine...

30th July, 2026

Image for Britain's BAE Systems lifts 2026 outlook as defence orders soar
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Britain's BAE Systems lifts 2026 outlook as defence orders soar

LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - BAE Systems upgraded its 2026 outlook on Thursday after posting an 11% r...

30th July, 2026

Image for BAE Systems wins £5.9 billion UK submarine contract
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BAE Systems wins £5.9 billion UK submarine contract

LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - BAE Systems has been awarded a £5.9 billion ($7.8 billion) contract by t...

29th July, 2026

Image for Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds
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Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds

ROME, July 28 (Reuters) - Italy will tap the European Union's SAFE scheme to fund military spending,...

28th July, 2026

Image for Exosens to triple thermal-camera output as drone demand drives outlook higher
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Exosens to triple thermal-camera output as drone demand drives outlook higher

July 28 (Reuters) - French defence company Exosens said on Tuesday it would triple thermal-camera pr...

28th July, 2026

Image for UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor
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UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor

LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, will welcome Ukrainian Presi...

26th July, 2026

Image for Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role
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Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role

ROME, July 25 (Reuters) - Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said he has offered Mykhailo Fedor...

25th July, 2026

Image for Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says
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Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says

By Mathieu Rosemain and Yantoultra Ngui PARIS, July 24 (Reuters) - Singaporean state investor Temase...

24th July, 2026

Image for UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warns over US bombers
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UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warns over US bombers

LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday its armed forces were ready to protect the coun...

23rd July, 2026

Image for Ousted Ukrainian defence chief digs in against Zelenskiy
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Ousted Ukrainian defence chief digs in against Zelenskiy

By Max Hunder and Dan Peleschuk KYIV, July 23 (Reuters) - Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo...

23rd July, 2026

Image for Rheinmetall assesses next steps on GNYK shipyard after TKMS pulls out, says CEO
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Rheinmetall assesses next steps on GNYK shipyard after TKMS pulls out, says CEO

DUESSELDORF, July 22 (Reuters) - Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said on Wednesday that the German d...

22nd July, 2026

Image for Germany to take direct stakes in defence startups under new strategy
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Germany to take direct stakes in defence startups under new strategy

By Maria Martinez and Miranda Murray BERLIN, July 22 (Reuters) - Germany's government on Wednesday s...

22nd July, 2026