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Image for KNDS chairman denies discussions over tank maker's full nationalisation
Finance

KNDS chairman denies discussions over tank maker's full nationalisation

FRANKFURT, Aug 5 (Reuters) - KNDS Chairman Tom Enders on Wednesday denied a media report saying ther...

5th August, 2026

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Finance

Exclusive-Ukraine's Fire Point starts to integrate European tech into missile defence system

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drone and missile maker Fire Point has secured agreements from over a do...

4th August, 2026

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Denmark begins extended military conscription in response to Russia, Trump

OKSBOL, Denmark, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Around 1,600 Danish military recruits on Monday began the country...

3rd August, 2026

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Finance

Italy's CDP plans more takeovers in defence sector after T-Defence deal, sources say

By Giuseppe Fonte and Elvira Pollina ROME, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Italy's state lender CDP plans to expan...

3rd August, 2026

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

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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
Finance

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
Finance

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