European Union

Poland Signs $52B EU Defense Loan Deal to Modernize Military

Poland on Friday became the first country to sign a loan agreement with the European Commission to fund the modernization of its military and arms industry, under which it will receive nearly $52 billion.

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EU Invites Firms to Join New Ukraine Drone Alliance

The European Union said Tuesday it has launched a call for companies to join a new drone alliance with Ukraine.

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EU Hails ‘Leap Forward’ in Ties With Russia’s Ally Armenia

The EU and Armenia laid the groundwork for closer ties at a summit in Yerevan, marking another step in the former Soviet nation's cautious pivot away from Russia and towards Brussels.

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Europe, Canada Leaders Hold Yerevan Talks in Trump’s Shadow

European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gather in Armenia to navigate a fraught geopolitical environment under an unpredictable White House.

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France, Poland Discuss Boosted Defense Ties as US Wavers on Europe

France and Poland planned increased defense cooperation in a meeting of their leaders Monday held against a background of Russia's expansionist threat and a waning US commitment to Europe.

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EU to Gauge Member States’ Willingness to Punish Israel

The EU's top diplomat said Monday the bloc will gauge the willingness of member states to take measures against Israel, after Spain re-upped demands to suspend a cooperation deal.

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Australian Firm DroneShield Expands Into Europe With New Production Line

DroneShield has started manufacturing counter-drone systems in the EU, marking the company’s first production line outside Australia as European militaries expand investments in air defense capabilities.

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Macron to Set Out How France’s Nuclear Arms Could Protect Europe

France will on Monday unveil how it could use the European Union's only atomic arsenal to protect the continent in an unstable world.

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Fincantieri, Navantia Launch Joint Venture for European Patrol Corvette Program

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spain’s Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in support of the multinational European Patrol Corvette program.

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European Powers Call for ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees for Ukraine

Any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia needs to include "robust" security guarantees for Kyiv for it to work, major European powers warned.

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