Europe is ramping up defence spending, led by Germany, with economists expecting a modest boost to growth. While rising orders support activity, long production lags and structural headwinds may limit the economic pay-off.

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French soldiers board a French Airbus A-400 M during a training exercise of the French Air Force at Mont-de-Marsan military base on Oct. 6, 2022. (Thibaud Moritz/AFP via Getty Images) BERLIN — The European Union collectively spent €343 billion ($402 ...

BRUSSELS — European defense ministers agreed on Friday to develop a “drone wall” along their borders with Russia and Ukraine to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe’s airspace. The decision comes after a spate of incidents in ...

European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius observed that the United States had one army, not 50—and was far stronger for it.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, speaking after leaving the White House, said a US takeover of Greenland was "absolutely not necessary." View on euronews

EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius proposed a 100,000-strong joint European military force to potentially replace US troops, citing concerns over Washington's long-term commitment. He also advocated for a European Security Council to expedite defence decisions,

According to EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, setting up a standing force of up to one hundred thousand troops may be needed.