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European Parliament Sues EU Over €150 Billion Defense Fund

The European Parliament filed a lawsuit against the European Commission and Council of Ministers at the EU Court of Justice, challenging the €150 billion SAFE regulation that allows third-country participation, including Turkey, due to bypassing the Parliament's co-decision rights, violating institu...

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Deutz AG Increases Military Contracts Amidst NATO's Defense Spending Surge

Facing economic headwinds, Deutz AG, Germany's oldest engine manufacturer, plans to significantly increase its military contracts to 5–10% of revenue within five years, driven by NATO's increased defense spending and a need for adapting engines to military fuel standards.

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Greece Explores EU Loan for Fourth Frigate

Greece is considering using EU's SAFE loans to fund the procurement of a fourth FDI-type frigate, "Themistoklis", costing slightly less than €1.2 billion, to accelerate its acquisition and strengthen the Hellenic Navy.

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Australia and New Zealand Strengthen Military Ties Amidst Growing Chinese Naval Presence

New Zealand and Australia's prime ministers met to discuss closer military cooperation, spurred by China's February live-fire naval exercise in the Tasman Sea, which prompted flight diversions and heightened concerns over China's growing military reach; New Zealand plans to double its defense spendi...

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Palantir Stock Surges 7% on Increased AI Demand

Palantir Technologies' stock soared over 7 percent on Tuesday following a raised revenue forecast fueled by robust AI service demand from governments and corporations, making it the S&P 500's top performer this year with a market cap of US$379.14 billion.

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German Minister's US Visit Amid Low Public Support for Military Action

Germany's finance minister meets US counterpart in Washington amid low public support for military action revealed in a new poll showing only 16% of Germans would fight in a conflict, while the government faces calls for welfare reform and tighter controls on unemployment benefits.

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German Defense Industry Booms Amidst Ukraine War

Three years after the start of the Russian war in Ukraine, German companies are increasingly entering the defense industry, creating new job opportunities and boosting production. This shift is driven by factors including government spending, supply chain resilience, and the decline in the automotiv...

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BBB's Election Program: Stricter Immigration, Relaxed Climate Policy

The BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) unveiled a new election program emphasizing stricter immigration policies, including mandatory Dutch courses for migrants and a ban on government communication in non-Dutch languages; they also advocate for reduced environmental regulations and increased defense spending...

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Messina Bridge Protest Highlights Sicily's Infrastructure Concerns

Approximately 2000 Sicilians protested in Messina on August 9th, 2025, against the €13.5 billion Messina Strait bridge, citing insufficient funding for essential services like water infrastructure (€20 million allocated) and advocating for improved social programs over large-scale construction.

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Italy's €13.5 Billion Bridge: A Strategy for NATO Defense Spending

Italy will build a 3.7km bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland for €13.5 billion, contributing to NATO's defense spending goals, with the Spanish government considering similar measures; the project faces environmental and seismic challenges.

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German Army Recruitment Surges Amidst Russian Threat

By July 21st, Germany's army recruitment increased by 28% year-on-year (almost 13,750 new recruits), exceeding expectations and driven by advertising and heightened security concerns; a new voluntary military service model, to be approved on August 27th and effective in 2026, aims for 260,000 person...

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Iceland Boosts Defense Spending Amidst Arctic Tensions

Faced with rising Arctic tensions and shifting geopolitical dynamics, Iceland, a NATO member without an army, is dramatically increasing its defense spending, focusing on cyber defense, Coast Guard capabilities, and infrastructure improvements while also pursuing a closer security partnership with t...

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