Tag #European Defense

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Metlen Expands Greek Defense Manufacturing Amid ReArm Europe Initiative

Metlen, a Greek defense contractor, is expanding its Volos facility to a 60-acre site to manufacture tanks and components for armored vehicles, capitalizing on the €800 billion ReArm Europe plan and creating five independent factories within the Volos industrial area. This follows its recent product...

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Dutch Tech Firms Pivot to Military Applications Amidst Ukraine War

Four Dutch tech companies, initially focused on civilian applications like underwater mapping and autonomous vehicles, are adapting their technologies for military use due to the war in Ukraine, driven by increased European defense investments and concerns about technological dependence on the US.

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Spain's March CIS Barometer: PSOE Leads, Economic Concerns Prevail

The March CIS Barometer projects PSOE as the leading party in Spain with 34.5% of the vote, ahead of PP (29.2%), while the survey also highlights concerns about housing, economy, and a strong preference for increased EU defense capabilities.

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Unprecedented Chiefs of Staff Meeting in Paris Highlights European Security Concerns

Thirty-seven chiefs of staff from various countries, including European nations, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Ukraine, met in Paris on March 11th to discuss European security and support for Ukraine, without US participation, amid the latter's suspension of military aid to Ukraine.

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EU Increases Defense Spending, Validating Macron's Vision

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and concerns over the US's reliability as an ally, the European Union is massively investing in its own defense, validating French President Macron's 2017 Sorbonne speech advocating for European defense autonomy, a vision initially met with skepticism but now ...

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Rheinmetall's Record €55 Billion in Orders Amidst Increased Global Military Demand

Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer, reported a record €55 billion in orders, a €17 billion increase from last year, driven by global demand for military equipment amid the war in Ukraine; the company plans to hire 8,000 employees annually and anticipates 40,000 employees within two years.

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Germany Scraps Debt Brake, Unleashes €1 Trillion for Military and Infrastructure

Germany's parliament approved a €1-trillion stimulus package, eliminating the "debt brake" to fund military rearmament and infrastructure improvements, driven by the war in Ukraine and shifting geopolitical priorities.

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Europe's Defense Spending Soars Amidst Fears of Russian Aggression and US Uncertainty

Facing growing fears of Russian aggression and uncertainty over US NATO commitment, European NATO members are dramatically increasing defense spending, with the EU pledging "150 billion euro for weapons and Germany vowing to strengthen European defense; however, significant reliance on US military t...

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Macron Launches Charm Offensive to Shift European Defense Spending Away from US

French President Macron is leading a campaign to convince EU countries to switch from buying US defense equipment to buying European alternatives, such as the Franco-Italian SAMP/T and the Rafale fighter jet, amid increased reliance on US weapons following the war in Ukraine.

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Germany Unveils Massive Defense Plan Amidst NATO Readiness Concerns

Germany plans a massive military and infrastructure investment, abandoning debt rules to strengthen its defense capabilities and assume a leadership role in Europe, prompted by concerns over its readiness to counter potential Russian aggression.

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Europe's Military Deficiency: A Lack of Soldiers and Fighting Spirit

Europe faces a critical shortage of soldiers and a lack of combative spirit among its citizens, hindering its capacity for autonomous defense; the EU can only provide 60,000 soldiers for the Ukrainian border, while 200,000 are needed.

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Macron Boosts French Arms Production Amidst Ukraine War

French President Macron met with major defense companies to increase arms production, aiming for a €90 billion annual defense budget, following a European chiefs of staff summit in Paris and amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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