EUROPEAN REARMAMENT

Jun 29, 2026, 08:11 PM

Germany may have to reinstate military conscription as early as summer 2027 due to a shortage of volunteer recruits, a senior MP told AFP. The remarks reflect wider European debates over rearmament and defence manpower.

Jun 29, 2026, 04:32 PM

Poland has ordered three Swedish submarines to strengthen its naval defense capabilities. The NATO member is modernizing its navy in response to Russian aggression at its borders.

Europa convierte a Airbus en su campeón industrial con un respaldo récord de 3.000 millones en plena carrera por la defensa

Jun 29, 2026, 10:40 AM

The European Investment Bank has approved its largest-ever corporate financing, a record 3 billion euros, to back Airbus research in commercial aviation, defence and space. The move positions Airbus as Europe's industrial champion amid a continental defence buildup.

Jun 26, 2026, 11:24 AM

Only 530 people out of nearly 300,000 contacted by the German military have volunteered to join its ranks, according to Die Zeit. The figures point to a collapse in Germany's army recruitment drive amid rearmament efforts.

Jun 25, 2026, 04:58 PM

An RT commentary criticizes a German Der Spiegel cover invoking 'Barbarossa,' arguing it reflects a Germany where war with Russia is being made to seem conceivable again. The piece frames German media and politics as re-normalizing the once-unthinkable prospect of conflict with Moscow. It is presented from a pro-Russian perspective.

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Jun 25, 2026, 04:22 AM

Germany is seeing a surge in applications to join the military following the activation of a new military service law. Plans include raising troop numbers and expanding reserves in response to NATO requirements and concerns over the Russia-Ukraine war.

Jun 24, 2026, 02:15 PM

Germany has cancelled a von der Leyen-era naval frigate plan worth up to €18 billion, citing severe delays and cost overruns. The decision deals a blow to European defence cooperation ambitions and revives questions about Berlin's commitment to joint EU security projects.

Apr 23, 2026, 06:28 PM

France and Poland are set to conduct military drills that include simulated nuclear strikes on targets in Russia and Belarus, marking an escalatory step in European military posture as NATO members ramp up deterrence against Moscow.