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Jul- 2025 -

12 July

A fighter loyal to Yemen's Houthis attends the funeral of fellow combatants killed in battles with Saudi-backed government troops in Sanaa, February 2021

Death Toll Rises to Four in Red Sea Houthi Ship Attack: EU Naval Force

Four crew members of a cargo ship attacked and sunk by Yemeni rebels earlier this week are presumed dead, an EU naval force said Friday, with search operations ongoing in the Red Sea.

9 July

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Unveils ‘Stockpiling Strategy’ to Prepare for War

The EU on Wednesday announced its first ever plan to help stockpile essential goods such as food, water, fuel, and medicines in case of crises amid fears over potential war with Russia.

May- 2025 -

29 May

Europe

Juster Domingo

EU Council Launches $169 Million Defense Loan Program

The EU Council has launched an initiative that will support member states in their joint defense procurement loans.

19 May

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Seeks New Defense Agreement With Australia

The European Union says it is seeking a defense partnership with Australia, as the bloc looks to forge a united international response to the Ukraine war and other global crises.

12 May

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark to Buy Ukraine-Made Weapons Using Russian Assets

Denmark will procure arms and ammunition worth around 830 million euros ($934 million) from the Ukrainian defense industry in 2025 using frozen Russian assets.

10 May

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

France to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Howitzer Upkeep

France will tap income from frozen Russian assets to help maintain some 60 French-made Caesar howitzers delivered to Ukraine, France's foreign minister said on Friday.

1 May

Arms

Hyunseung Yu

Europe’s Growing Rift With US Opens Window for South Korea’s Defense Industry

As Europe scrambles to rearm amid Russian threats and doubts about US reliability, South Korea offers fast, affordable, NATO-ready weapons.

Apr- 2025 -

29 April

Europe

Seven soldiers from the Army of North Macedonia are seen pointing their rifles at something out of frame to the left. They are all wearing brown camo fatigues.

Juster Domingo

EU to Send $17M Defense Package to North Macedonia

The EU is sending a $17.1-million assistance measure to North Macedonia to strengthen its defense capacities and operational readiness.

17 April

Arms

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a debate regarding economic sanctions against Russia, during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Bogdan Gogulan and Andrew Turner

Rearming Europe Means Rethinking How We Invest in Defense — Not Just How Much

Europe must not only spend more on defense but radically reform how it spends — prioritizing innovation, startups, and strategic collaboration to build sovereign capabilities fit for modern warfare.

15 April

Middle East