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Image for UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
Finance

UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission

LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Mi...

9th May, 2026

Image for Ukraine says it is running short of air defence missiles
Finance

Ukraine says it is running short of air defence missiles

KYIV, May 8 (Reuters) - Ukraine is running short of air defence missiles after Russia's massive wint...

8th May, 2026

Image for Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply
Finance

Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Defence Ministry said it will discuss with Norway a shift...

7th May, 2026

Image for UK's BAE Systems confident on growth as security threats rise
Finance

UK's BAE Systems confident on growth as security threats rise

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - BAE Systems said on Thursday it was on track to meet forecasts for earning...

7th May, 2026

Image for German government at odds over stake in tank maker KNDS, Handelsblatt reports
Finance

German government at odds over stake in tank maker KNDS, Handelsblatt reports

BERLIN, May 7 (Reuters) - Plans for the German government to take a stake in Franco-German defence f...

7th May, 2026

Image for Italy's Leonardo outgoing CEO leaves new boss to revise guidance after strong results
Finance

Italy's Leonardo outgoing CEO leaves new boss to revise guidance after strong results

ROME, May 6 (Reuters) - Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo left its 2026 guidance unchange...

6th May, 2026

Image for Germany's Rheinmetall seeks 12 billion euros to rescue warship deal, says FT
Finance

Germany's Rheinmetall seeks 12 billion euros to rescue warship deal, says FT

May 6 (Reuters) - Rheinmetall is seeking about 12 billion euros ($14 billion) from Germany to take o...

6th May, 2026

Image for Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister
Finance

Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister

WARSAW, May 3 (Reuters) - Warsaw has not received any signals suggesting that possible delays of Ame...

3rd May, 2026

Image for NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany
Headlines

NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany

PARIS, May 2 (Reuters) - NATO is working with the United States to understand the details of the U.S...

2nd May, 2026

Image for US troop drawback underlines European defence responsibility, German minister says
Finance

US troop drawback underlines European defence responsibility, German minister says

BERLIN, May 2 (Reuters) - Europeans must take greater responsibility for their own security, German...

2nd May, 2026

Image for Indra sees 'positive' Middle East impact from defence demand
Finance

Indra sees 'positive' Middle East impact from defence demand

By Gemma Guasch and Mireia Merino April 30 (Reuters) - Indra's  Chief Executive Officer Jose Vicente...

30th April, 2026

Image for Ukraine war flips Sweden’s Hagglunds fortunes from layoffs to billions
Finance

Ukraine war flips Sweden’s Hagglunds fortunes from layoffs to billions

By Johan Ahlander and Tom Little ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden, April 29 (Reuters) - The war in Ukraine has t...

29th April, 2026