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EU launches drone wall to 'detect and destroy'

The drone wall will focus on detection and intervention, said Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence.

Euronews

European countries meet to discuss a 'drone wall' as airspace violations mount

Representatives from European countries with borders close to Russia and Ukraine are holding talks on building a drone wall to plug gaps in their defenses following several airspace violations

The Independent UK

Europe wants to build a drone wall to protect its eastern flank from Russia. Is it feasible?

Two companies involved with a drone wall in the Baltics say their technology is ready to be deployed.

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Ukraine Courts Foreign Cash For Military 'Silicon Valley'

At the opening of Ukraine's biggest defence tech fair, arms executives and government officials were welcomed by a giant movie screen blaring an action-style trailer with heavy base undertones.

International Business Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says incursion by Russian jets into Estonian airspace ‘could be big trouble’

Estonia’s foreign minister condemned the incursion as ‘unprecedentedly brazen’

The Independent UK

Poland shoots down Russian drones: Will NATO enter war in Ukraine?

Poland to invoke article 4 of the NATO treaty, calling for consultation within the alliance over security.

Al Jazeera

'Big step forward': Disbursement of EU's €150bn defence loan scheme to start in early 2026

The aim of the SAFE programme is to boost joint procurement, increase interoperability among EU member states and strengthen the European defence industrial base.

Euronews

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Poland's €45bn defence loan bid makes up third of EU total

More member states may decide to request loans before the formal deadline in late November.

Euronews

EU Commission's defence loan scheme tapped by 20 member states to secure €100bn

EU member states have until 29 July to officially put in a request for financing under the Commission mechanism.

Euronews

The most dangerous moment’: Get ready for a 2-front war with Russia AND China by 2027, warns EU Defense Commissioner

The clock is ticking.

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'Show me the money': EU's defence industry wants at least €100 billion after 2027

The European defence industry has urged policymakers to allocate at least €100 billion to defence under the next long-term common budget (2028–34), emphasising that this is the 'bare minimum' required to strengthen the bloc's military capabilities.

Euronews

Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say

BraveTech EU is the first major tech alliance between Ukraine and Europe on equal terms, with each side set to invest €50 million in the programme.

Euronews

Can the EU jet itself into the space race?

A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislation, but is the bloc willing to invest enough to lead the space race?

Euronews

Give more of EU’s long-term budget to fund space projects, says Commissioner

The EU Commission is in the final stages of drafting a proposal for the bloc's seven-year budget after 2027, which currently stands at €1.2 trillion. The EU Commissioner for Defence and Space has told Euronews that he is seeking additional funding for his policy areas.

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EU aims to create a ‘competitive’ single market for space services

The initiative comes as Europe risks further lagging behind global competitors such as the US and China. It would apply to EU and non-EU operators—excluding military activities—and it foresees support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Guardian - UK

Loan scheme to rearm Europe could be ‘important breakthrough’ in Ukraine support

EU defence commissioner says he expects a lot of loan requests from member states under €150bn programme

Euronews

EU Defence Commissioner calls for more integration with Ukraine defence industry

The EU needs to learn from Ukraine's battle-earned experience and work with the war-torn country to secure supply chains for critical capabilities, especially drones, the Commissioner for Defence has said.

Euronews

Five ideas for reshaping Europe's future defence sector - analysis

EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius envisions a ‘Big Bang’ approach for the European defence industry – but what does that mean?

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EU not ready for Eurobonds to boost defence spending, says Commissioner Kubilius

The EU executive proposed in early March a five-point plan to rearm and reach defence readiness by 2030. In an exclusive interview, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he expects member states to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.

Euronews

Defence Commissioner Kubilius on €800 defence package - Radio Schuman

European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman

Euronews

Kubilius: EU needs at least €70 billion to strengthen military mobility

The bloc's infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit for purpose, the EU's Defence Commissioner told Euronews in an exclusive interview.

Radio France Internationale

EU launches flagship satellite project to rival US networks by 2030

The EU's flagship satellite constellation project officially took off Monday, as the bloc signed a concession contract with a European consortium to develop a secure space-based communication system. Due to be fully operational by 2030, it will rival major American networks.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,017

Here are the key developments on the 1,017th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Scholz confident of developing ‘joint strategy’ on Ukraine with Trump

German chancellor wants Ukraine’s sovereignty guarantees but rules out providing Kyiv with long-range Taurus missiles. What we know on day 1,018

Radio France Internationale

EU parliament green lights von der Leyen’s new EU Commission amid rising challenges

The European Parliament has given the final greenlight for EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's new executive commission to start work, as the bloc faces mounting challenges.

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