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FCAS Project Delayed Amidst Franco-German Dispute
A €100 billion European military project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), faces delays due to disagreements between Dassault (France) and Airbus (Germany, Spain) over aircraft development and production, prompting a meeting between French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz to address...
FCAS Project Delayed Amidst Franco-German Dispute
A €100 billion European military project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), faces delays due to disagreements between Dassault (France) and Airbus (Germany, Spain) over aircraft development and production, prompting a meeting between French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz to address...
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48% Bias Score


Rheinmetall's Growth Slows Amidst Delayed German Contracts, but Record Backlog Remains
Delayed German government contracts after spring elections slowed order intake for Rheinmetall, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, in Q2, causing a 77 percent drop in nominations to €2.6 billion; however, the company maintains a record backlog of €63.2 billion and continues its global expansion.
Rheinmetall's Growth Slows Amidst Delayed German Contracts, but Record Backlog Remains
Delayed German government contracts after spring elections slowed order intake for Rheinmetall, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, in Q2, causing a 77 percent drop in nominations to €2.6 billion; however, the company maintains a record backlog of €63.2 billion and continues its global expansion.
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32% Bias Score


Europe's Defense Vulnerability: Heavy Reliance on US Arms Despite Spending Increase
A Bruegel report reveals Europe's vulnerable defense posture, heavily reliant on US arms imports despite a recent increase from €3.1 billion (2019–2021) to €7.9 billion (2022–2024), with critical shortfalls in main battle tanks and air defense systems, highlighting the need for increased R&D investm...
Europe's Defense Vulnerability: Heavy Reliance on US Arms Despite Spending Increase
A Bruegel report reveals Europe's vulnerable defense posture, heavily reliant on US arms imports despite a recent increase from €3.1 billion (2019–2021) to €7.9 billion (2022–2024), with critical shortfalls in main battle tanks and air defense systems, highlighting the need for increased R&D investm...
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28% Bias Score


US Rejects Vietnam's Tariff Offer Amid Concerns About China
The US rejected Vietnam's offer to eliminate tariffs on US imports, citing concerns about non-tariff barriers and China's role. Vietnam pledged to increase US goods purchases, including defense and security products, while facing potential economic consequences from the new tariffs.
US Rejects Vietnam's Tariff Offer Amid Concerns About China
The US rejected Vietnam's offer to eliminate tariffs on US imports, citing concerns about non-tariff barriers and China's role. Vietnam pledged to increase US goods purchases, including defense and security products, while facing potential economic consequences from the new tariffs.
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40% Bias Score


Doge's Pentagon Cuts Ignore Billions in Actual Waste
The Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) announced $80 million in Pentagon budget cuts, focusing on diversity and research, while ignoring larger areas of waste such as the costly F-35 program, unchecked contractor spending, and the Pentagon's consistent audit failures.
Doge's Pentagon Cuts Ignore Billions in Actual Waste
The Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) announced $80 million in Pentagon budget cuts, focusing on diversity and research, while ignoring larger areas of waste such as the costly F-35 program, unchecked contractor spending, and the Pentagon's consistent audit failures.
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64% Bias Score


India Awards $5.2 Billion Submarine Contract to German-Indian Consortium
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDS) won a $5.2 billion USD contract to build six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy, a deal approved by the Indian Ministry of Defence, highlighting increased defense cooperation between Germany and India amid India's naval mode...
India Awards $5.2 Billion Submarine Contract to German-Indian Consortium
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDS) won a $5.2 billion USD contract to build six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy, a deal approved by the Indian Ministry of Defence, highlighting increased defense cooperation between Germany and India amid India's naval mode...
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44% Bias Score

Spain's Defense Budget Increase Highlights Industrial Capacity Limits
Spain's defense budget is rising from €20 billion to €32 billion annually, but its domestic industry struggles to absorb the additional €6 billion in investment, potentially leading to greater reliance on foreign military imports.

Spain's Defense Budget Increase Highlights Industrial Capacity Limits
Spain's defense budget is rising from €20 billion to €32 billion annually, but its domestic industry struggles to absorb the additional €6 billion in investment, potentially leading to greater reliance on foreign military imports.
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36% Bias Score

Swiss F-35 Deal: 1 Billion Franc Cost Overrun Sparks National Scandal
Switzerland's purchase of 36 F-35 fighter jets faces a national scandal due to a 1 billion Swiss franc cost overrun beyond the initial 6 billion Swiss franc agreement, sparking accusations of deception and lack of transparency in the procurement process.

Swiss F-35 Deal: 1 Billion Franc Cost Overrun Sparks National Scandal
Switzerland's purchase of 36 F-35 fighter jets faces a national scandal due to a 1 billion Swiss franc cost overrun beyond the initial 6 billion Swiss franc agreement, sparking accusations of deception and lack of transparency in the procurement process.
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52% Bias Score

Ukraine Seeks Extradition of Former Official Arrested in Spain on Corruption Charges
Spanish authorities arrested former Ukrainian NSDC official Oleg Gladkovsky on May 14, 2025, on charges of organizing a scheme to purchase military trucks at inflated prices, resulting in over 17.44 million hryvnias in state losses; Ukraine is seeking his extradition.

Ukraine Seeks Extradition of Former Official Arrested in Spain on Corruption Charges
Spanish authorities arrested former Ukrainian NSDC official Oleg Gladkovsky on May 14, 2025, on charges of organizing a scheme to purchase military trucks at inflated prices, resulting in over 17.44 million hryvnias in state losses; Ukraine is seeking his extradition.
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40% Bias Score

EU to Boost Defense Spending: Challenges and Risks
The EU proposes a major increase in defense spending to bolster support for Ukraine and reduce reliance on the US, but faces challenges in efficient resource allocation and potential negative impacts on social programs.

EU to Boost Defense Spending: Challenges and Risks
The EU proposes a major increase in defense spending to bolster support for Ukraine and reduce reliance on the US, but faces challenges in efficient resource allocation and potential negative impacts on social programs.
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52% Bias Score

EU to Streamline Defense Market by 2025
The European Commission plans to introduce a comprehensive defense simplification package by June 2025, aiming to streamline the EU defense market, boost production, and integrate the Ukrainian defense industry, potentially expanding the EU's Defence Innovation Hub in Kyiv.

EU to Streamline Defense Market by 2025
The European Commission plans to introduce a comprehensive defense simplification package by June 2025, aiming to streamline the EU defense market, boost production, and integrate the Ukrainian defense industry, potentially expanding the EU's Defence Innovation Hub in Kyiv.
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36% Bias Score

Ukraine's Defense Ministry Removes ADPO Head Amidst Procurement Concerns
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense dismissed Marina Bezrukova from her post as head of the State Agency for Defense Procurement (ADPO) due to unmet 2024 contracts for critical munitions, over-reliance on two intermediary companies for foreign ammunition, and flawed internal procedures, yet asserts that w...

Ukraine's Defense Ministry Removes ADPO Head Amidst Procurement Concerns
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense dismissed Marina Bezrukova from her post as head of the State Agency for Defense Procurement (ADPO) due to unmet 2024 contracts for critical munitions, over-reliance on two intermediary companies for foreign ammunition, and flawed internal procedures, yet asserts that w...
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40% Bias Score
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