Two arrested after attack on defence companies in Munich In Munich, a man and a woman allegedly attempted to carry out an arson attack outside the premises of two defence companies. The pair were arrested. Euronews · Sep 3
Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten teams up with German startup to build military drones Rakuten is helping German defence startup Helsing introduce its HX-2 strike drone to Japan's military through ongoing field trials. TechRadar · Aug 19
Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at Farnborough Airshow Global security risks are pushing defence to the forefront at Farnborough Airshow. Aerospace makers face demand for weapons while civil jet production recovers slowly. Boeing and Airbus will announce new orders, but deliveries remain a key focus. Supply chain issues continue to affect aircraft and engine production rates. Defence will… The Economic Times · Jul 17
Why OpenAI And Anthropic Have Suddenly Become NATO's Most Powerful New Weapons The NATO summit in Ankara highlights AI's role in defence, with the US holding technological advantages and Europe seeking independence through partnerships like Helsing and Mistral. International Business Times UK · Jul 6
As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage Europe and the United States are developing advanced AI-powered drones. These unmanned aircraft, known as wingman drones, will fly alongside fighter jets. Companies like Airbus, Boeing, and General Atomics are showcasing their latest designs. This technology aims to enhance military capabilities and provide a strategic advantage. These drones are expected… The Economic Times · Jun 16
Europe’s AI defence revolution: who’s leading and what comes next? Analysts told Euronews Next that Germany, France, Ukraine and the United Kingdom stand out as countries that have done the most for AI military integration so far. Euronews · May 15
Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as drones The Guardian - UK · May 10
Spotify no longer running ICE recruitment ads, after US government campaign ends The ad campaign ended in late 2025, the Swedish streaming giant confirmed, having previously said, despite protests, that it did not violate advertising policies The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Pop, smut and Swift: what Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals about Australian tastes Lack of local content is notable this year in the music platform’s analysis of users’ personal music, podcast and audiobook choices The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025
‘A step-change’: tech firms battle for undersea dominance with submarine drones As navies seek to counter submarines and protect cables, startups and big defence companies fight to lead market The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025
'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music Spotify's latest attempt to win back good will has been branded a band-aid solution for an industry brought to its knees by the streaming model. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app Musicians have long criticized the streaming service’s paltry payouts, but a new wave of boycotts is emerging The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2025
Deal Dispatch: Confluent Considers Sale, Rothschild Exits The Economist, CVS Feels The Pain Bankruptcy Block Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025
Can €1bn Buy Europe's AI Independence? Experts Warn Brussels Needs More Than Ambition The EU plans to accelerate the deployment of its own AI solutions across critical industries to reduce reliance on the US and China. International Business Times UK · Oct 6, 2025
MusicRadar · Sep 20, 2025 “The creative endeavours of musicians is ultimately funding lethal, dystopian technologies. Enough is more than enough. Another way is possible”: Massive Attack exit Spotify in protest at Daniel Ek’s military AI investments They’re the first major label act to quit platform
Louder · Sep 19, 2025 Massive Attack to remove their music from Spotify in protest against CEO’s AI military investments The trip-hop pioneers are also joining the No Music For Genocide campaign, blocking their songs from all streaming services in Israel
BANG Premier · Sep 19, 2025 Massive Attack remove music from Spotify in protest Massive Attack have pulled their music from Spotify as artists boycott the streaming platform over the founder's links to military investments.
Euronews · Sep 19, 2025 Massive Attack pull their music from Spotify and platforms in Israel The band has asked their label, UMG, to remove their music not just from Spotify but all streaming platforms in Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 Massive Attack remove music from Spotify to protest against CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in AI military The band cited a ‘moral and ethical burden’ placed on artists by revenue from their work ultimately funding lethal technologies
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025 Spotify used to seem like a necessary evil for musicians. Now it just seems evil I am removing my music from Spotify because I don’t want my songs – some written with survivors of conflict – to enrich people who fund weapons
Euronews · Jul 30, 2025 'We don’t want our music killing people': Artists revolt against Spotify over AI warfare ties Several artists, including King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Deerhoof, and Xiu Xiu, are pulling their music from Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in an AI-powered military tech firm.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025 Four alternatives to Spotify: swapping is easier than you think Artists and listeners are leaving the platform after its CEO invested in defence technology. Here are your options – along with how to keep your playlists
Louder · Jul 28, 2025 "Can we put pressure on these Dr. Evil tech bros to do better?" King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard become most high-profile band to pull music from Spotify over CEO’s investments in military technology King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard remove music from Spotify as a protest against its CEO's involvment in the 'defence industry'
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025 King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard join Spotify exodus over arms industry link Australian psychedelic rock group announces it will pull its music from streaming service in protest against CEO Daniel Ek
MusicRadar · Jul 2, 2025 “We don’t want our music killing people”: Deerhoof just quit Spotify in protest against CEO Daniel Ek’s multi-million dollar investment in AI weapons tech “Spotify is flushing itself down the toilet. Eventually artists will want to leave this already widely hated data-mining scam masquerading as a ‘music company”