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Sexism and Ageism Cripple Ukraine's Defense Efforts
Amidst the war in Ukraine, 24-year-old Kateryna Mykhalko, CEO of Technological Forces of Ukraine, faces sexist and ageist criticism for leading a consortium of over 20 private defense companies supplying the Ukrainian army and handling weapons export, despite her successful background in startups an...
Sexism and Ageism Cripple Ukraine's Defense Efforts
Amidst the war in Ukraine, 24-year-old Kateryna Mykhalko, CEO of Technological Forces of Ukraine, faces sexist and ageist criticism for leading a consortium of over 20 private defense companies supplying the Ukrainian army and handling weapons export, despite her successful background in startups an...
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60% Bias Score
German Unemployment Stagnant Despite Slight Drop
Germany's June 2025 unemployment slightly decreased by 5,000 to 2.914 million, yet remains significantly higher than the previous year, revealing a persistent structural crisis amidst low hiring and rising social welfare costs; the defense sector booms, counteracting some job losses.
German Unemployment Stagnant Despite Slight Drop
Germany's June 2025 unemployment slightly decreased by 5,000 to 2.914 million, yet remains significantly higher than the previous year, revealing a persistent structural crisis amidst low hiring and rising social welfare costs; the defense sector booms, counteracting some job losses.
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Urges Increased Western Investment in Ukraine's Defense Sector
At the NATO summit in The Hague, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for increased Western investment in Ukraine's defense sector, citing a $35 billion potential hampered by lack of funding and the need to prevent components from reaching Russian weapons systems.
Zelenskyy Urges Increased Western Investment in Ukraine's Defense Sector
At the NATO summit in The Hague, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for increased Western investment in Ukraine's defense sector, citing a $35 billion potential hampered by lack of funding and the need to prevent components from reaching Russian weapons systems.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Seeks to Become Europe's Military Maintenance Hub
Turkey's ASFAT aims to transform the nation into Europe's leading MRO center for military equipment, leveraging its existing industrial capacity and skilled workforce to meet Europe's growing need for reliable maintenance services, a gap highlighted by the Ukraine conflict.
Turkey Seeks to Become Europe's Military Maintenance Hub
Turkey's ASFAT aims to transform the nation into Europe's leading MRO center for military equipment, leveraging its existing industrial capacity and skilled workforce to meet Europe's growing need for reliable maintenance services, a gap highlighted by the Ukraine conflict.
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56% Bias Score
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Program to Counter Russia and Belarus
The European Union approved a €150 billion defense program, SAFE, to address threats from Russia and Belarus, funding the purchase of weaponry via loans with a maximum 45-year repayment period, prioritizing European industry and excluding grants.
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Program to Counter Russia and Belarus
The European Union approved a €150 billion defense program, SAFE, to address threats from Russia and Belarus, funding the purchase of weaponry via loans with a maximum 45-year repayment period, prioritizing European industry and excluding grants.
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36% Bias Score
Czech Republic: Arms Boom Compensates for Automotive Industry Decline
The Czech Republic, formerly the world's leading per capita car producer, saw a 7.1% drop in automotive production in Q1 2025 due to Western demand issues, but its arms industry is booming, driven by the Ukraine war, potentially employing laid-off automotive workers.
Czech Republic: Arms Boom Compensates for Automotive Industry Decline
The Czech Republic, formerly the world's leading per capita car producer, saw a 7.1% drop in automotive production in Q1 2025 due to Western demand issues, but its arms industry is booming, driven by the Ukraine war, potentially employing laid-off automotive workers.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Urges Arms Makers to Boost Production Amid Spending Surge
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pressed arms manufacturers to boost production to meet a €162 billion annual defense spending target by 2029, addressing industry concerns while highlighting delivery delays; he will meet with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss a roadmap for US suppo...
Germany Urges Arms Makers to Boost Production Amid Spending Surge
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pressed arms manufacturers to boost production to meet a €162 billion annual defense spending target by 2029, addressing industry concerns while highlighting delivery delays; he will meet with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss a roadmap for US suppo...
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44% Bias Score
NATO Agrees to 5% GDP Military Spending Increase
NATO members, except Spain, will increase military spending to 5% of GDP as demanded by President Trump; this has caused defense company stocks to surge, with Babcock rising 13.2%.
NATO Agrees to 5% GDP Military Spending Increase
NATO members, except Spain, will increase military spending to 5% of GDP as demanded by President Trump; this has caused defense company stocks to surge, with Babcock rising 13.2%.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Firm to Produce Hundreds of Drones Amid NATO Spending Surge
Dutch defense company AI Armaments will start producing hundreds of attack and defense drones this year, driven by increased NATO spending and demand from Ukraine; however, challenges remain in securing funding and production locations in the Netherlands.
Dutch Firm to Produce Hundreds of Drones Amid NATO Spending Surge
Dutch defense company AI Armaments will start producing hundreds of attack and defense drones this year, driven by increased NATO spending and demand from Ukraine; however, challenges remain in securing funding and production locations in the Netherlands.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Confirms Chinese Arms Supply to Russia
Ukraine's intelligence agency confirms China supplies materials and equipment to 20 Russian military factories, including tooling machines, chemical products, gunpowder, and components for defense manufacturing, contradicting China's claim of neutrality and escalating the conflict.
Ukraine Confirms Chinese Arms Supply to Russia
Ukraine's intelligence agency confirms China supplies materials and equipment to 20 Russian military factories, including tooling machines, chemical products, gunpowder, and components for defense manufacturing, contradicting China's claim of neutrality and escalating the conflict.
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56% Bias Score
CDU Politician Otte Appointed German Armed Forces Commissioner
Henning Otte, a CDU politician with close ties to the defense industry, was elected as Germany's new parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces, succeeding Eva Högl, whose final report highlighted the Bundeswehr's shrinking size and aging personnel.
CDU Politician Otte Appointed German Armed Forces Commissioner
Henning Otte, a CDU politician with close ties to the defense industry, was elected as Germany's new parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces, succeeding Eva Högl, whose final report highlighted the Bundeswehr's shrinking size and aging personnel.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Defense Industry Booms Amidst European Collaboration and Political Tensions
Spain's Feindef defense fair showcases a 78% increase in participating companies and a €10.471 billion government spending boost, driven by the Ukraine war and a focus on European defense collaboration, but marked by the absence of Israeli firms following a controversial arms deal cancellation.
Spain's Defense Industry Booms Amidst European Collaboration and Political Tensions
Spain's Feindef defense fair showcases a 78% increase in participating companies and a €10.471 billion government spending boost, driven by the Ukraine war and a focus on European defense collaboration, but marked by the absence of Israeli firms following a controversial arms deal cancellation.
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40% Bias Score
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