European Union

Poland to Spend Over $2.5B to Fortify Eastern Border: PM

Poland will spend over $2.5 billion to fortify its eastern border, the EU's eastern flank, against potential enemies, Prime Minister Tusk has said.

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EU Cybersecurity Center to Receive Communication System From Indra

Indra will integrate a secure communication system into the European Commission’s virtual cyber risk management center.

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EU Not Renewing Mali Military Training Mission

The European Union decided to not renew the mandate of a military training mission in Mali, given the "evolving political and security situation."

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Macron Ready to ‘Open Debate’ on Nuclear European Defense

French President Macron is ready to "open the debate" about the role of nuclear weapons in a common European defense, he said.

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EU Lender to Expand Defense Financing

The EU's financing body will open up lending to more technologies that can be used by militaries as Europe pushes to rearm in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine. 

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EU Proposes Boosting MBDA Shoulder-Fired Missile Production

The European Commission has proposed to fund increased production of MBDA's Enforcer shoulder-fired missile system.

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EU Grants Rheinmetall $140M to Ramp Up Artillery Shell Production

Rheinmetall has received over $140 million from the European Union to ramp up 155mm artillery ammunition and powder production in support of Ukraine.

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EU Proposes Vast Defense Boost, Spurred by Russian War in Ukraine

EU officials have unveiled a proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's Ukraine invasion.

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Slovak PM Claims EU, NATO States Mulling Sending Troops to Ukraine

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed that some EU and NATO member states are considering sending troops to Ukraine.

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Von Der Leyen Wants New Defense Tsar in Second EU Term

European Commission President Von der Leyen argue for creating a defense commissioner to lead a drive to rearm Europe if she wins a second term in office.

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