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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brussels Keen to Open Ukraine EU Membership Talks ‘ASAP’

The European Union is eager to begin Ukraine's EU membership talks "as soon as possible," European Council President Antonio Costa said.

Lithuania Seeks $1B Funding to Boost Strategic Military Transport Links

Lithuania is seeking about $1.1 billion to develop critical military transport infrastructure as part of a broader $4.7 billion mobility project.

Europe Calls for US Reset at Security Talks

European leaders called Friday for a reset in relations with the United States as they met at a top security conference where US President Donald Trump's potshots at traditional transatlantic ties loomed large.

EU Parliament Approves 90-Billion Euro Loan for Ukraine

The EU parliament on Wednesday approved a 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, providing a financial lifeline to cash-strapped Kyiv four years into Russia's invasion.

EU Eyes Bases for Military Training in Ukraine

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday Brussels was eyeing several bases that could be used to train Ukrainian troops in the war-torn country if there is a deal to stop the fighting.

Starmer Says UK Should ‘Do More’ With EU in Joint Defense

Britain should "do more together" with the EU on defense, including through a bloc-wide initiative to bolster arms stocks that London has not yet joined, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said.

EU Designates Iran Guards as ‘Terrorist Organization’

The EU agreed Thursday to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a "terrorist organization" over a deadly crackdown on mass protests.

EU Pushes for Stealth Multirole Light Aircraft by Next Decade

The European Union has launched a call for proposals to study and design a stealth-enabled future multirole light aircraft.

EU Agrees 90-Billion Euro Loan for Ukraine, Without Russian Assets

EU leaders struck a deal Friday to provide Ukraine a loan of 90 billion euros to plug its looming budget shortfalls — but failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets to come up with the funds.

EU Faces ‘Very Important’ Decisions This Week on Ukraine Funding: Kallas

The EU must take "very important" decisions on funding Ukraine at a crunch summit this week, but talks over using frozen Russian assets are getting harder, the bloc's top diplomat said Monday.

ZVS Inks Slovak Deal to Provide $67B in Ammunition Across EU

ZVS Holding has secured a framework deal with Slovakia to supply ammunition to EU countries worth up to 58 billion euros ($67.41 billion).

EU Envoy Warns Sahel Jihadist Surge Threatens Europe

European security is increasingly at risk from spiralling jihadist violence in the Sahel, the EU's envoy to the region said Thursday.

EU Presents Plan to Use Russian Assets for Ukraine as Belgium Frets

The EU on Wednesday laid out a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine with $105 billion over the next two years, despite outspoken opposition from key player Belgium.

German Firms Build 3D Printer That Follows Soldiers Into Combat

German firms have unveiled FieldRack, a mobile 3D printing tool capable of producing tactical components right at disaster areas or on battlefields.

EU States Launch Mobility Corridor to Speed NATO Deployments

Eight European Union member states have signed a letter of intent aimed at streamlining military mobility across the continent.

French Army Shows Off Next-Gen, Soldier-Made Tactical Drones at Paris Event

The French Army deployed soldiers for a unique assignment: show off its tactical drones to government officials in Paris.