EU to Propose Streamlined Defense Procurement Regulations
The European Commission will propose new measures aimed at giving EU governments greater flexibility in defense procurement.
EU Chief Unveils 800-Billion-Euro Plan to ‘Rearm’ Europe
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen presented a five-part plan to mobilize some 800 billion euros for Europe's defense and support for Ukraine.
Europe’s Security Is at ‘Turning Point’: EU Chief
Europe's security is at a turning point, EU chief Von Der Leyen said as she arrived in Paris for an emergency meeting to address Washington's shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine.
EU Says ‘Foundations’ Laid for Ukraine War Tribunal
The European Union on Tuesday said experts had agreed on the "legal foundations" for a special tribunal to try Russia over the war in Ukraine.
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.
EU Says Can’t Fill US Funding Gap Supporting Ukraine
The EU vowed steadfast support for Ukraine at a summit but warned leaders it would be unable to fill any funding gap left by the US.
EU Targets Iran Drones, Russian Tech in New Ukraine Sanctions
The European Union proposed new sanctions on Russia that would cut off goods worth 11 billion euros and target Iran's drone producers.
NATO, EU Vow More Support for Ukraine to Defend Itself
NATO and the EU vowed to bolster their backing for Ukraine to fight Russia and ramp up cooperation between Europe and the US-led alliance.
NATO, EU Eye ‘Next Level’ Partnership in Face of Russia Threat
NATO and the EU are seeking to ramp up cooperation after Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the European security order.
Eastern European defense ministers urge EU funds for military mobility program
The EU must provide funds to enable the faster movement of military forces across Europe, defense ministers from four eastern European nations said
Merkel favorite AKK tapped for German defense minister
CDU party leader and Chancellor Angela Merkel's likely successor Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will become the Germany's next defense minister
France, Germany and Spain sign next-generation combat jet agreement
France, Germany and Spain unveiled the first concept models for the Future Combat Air System jet, an ambitious project aimed at bringing together EU military forces
German parliament extends Africa military missions
The Bundestag extended German deployments to UN and EU missions in Mali and to the EU's Operation Atalanta anti-piracy mission until May 2020
Germany pledges €110 million to boost NATO battalion infrastructure in Lithuania
Germany will invest €110 million (US$127 million) in military infrastructure in Lithuania until 2021, its defense minister said on a Monday, February 4 a...
US concerns over EU PESCO defense pact cloud NATO talks
Brussels (AFP) – NATO defence ministers met in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss Washington's concerns over the European Union's new plans to deepen defense...
