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world4 days ago•3 min saved

Modi’s Jakarta visit signals deeper India-Indonesia partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta for a three-day visit (July 6–8) to reinforce the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Indonesia, receiving a ceremonial welcome with Indonesian Air Force fighter jets escorting his plane. He will meet President Prabowo Subianto, join a Prambanan Temple visit, and advance defence and maritime ties under MAHASAGAR, while exploring critical minerals cooperation and expanding trade (Indonesia’s bilateral trade with India reached about $24.78 billion in 2025–26) and Indian investment across sectors as part of India's Act East policy.

via Rediff|

#comprehensive-strategic-partnership #defence #indonesia

politics10 days ago•5 min saved

Starmer’s Defence Plan Leaves Burnham with £5bn Funding Hole

Conservative Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour leader Keir Starmer of leaving a £5bn shortfall in his defence investment plan for Burnham to fix, as the plan promises £15bn in defence spending by 2030 but is funded by £10.3bn in savings with a £4.7bn gap to be resolved in the autumn Budget; Starmer defends the plan, Burnham is widely expected to become chancellor, and Downing Street indicates further cuts to other departments and transport projects may be used to cover the gap.

via BBC|

#burnham #defence #politics

politics11 days ago•6 min saved

Starmer unveils long-delayed defence investment plan with drones and hybrid navy

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to disclose a long-delayed Defence Investment Plan that commits billions to modernise the armed forces, including a £5bn boost for drones and autonomous weapons, plans for six hybrid warships, autonomous RAF capabilities, and a major drone-testing centre, as Whitehall negotiates funding ahead of a Nato summit.

via BBC|

#defence #defence-spending #drones

football20 days ago•3 min saved

Real Madrid eye Schlotterbeck as affordable defensive anchor under Mourinho

Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck to bolster their back line this summer. Mourinho is said to rate the left-footed centre-back for his ball progression, aerial threat and set-piece contribution, with a €50 million release clause presenting a relatively affordable option. The player's salary—around €10 million base, potentially up to €14 million with bonuses—would fit Madrid's wage structure, making Schlotterbeck a standout candidate amid the club's ongoing rebuild.

via Madrid Universal|

#defence #football #jose-mourinho

world26 days ago•1 min saved

UK and Japan Fast-Track GCAP in Broad Tech-Security Pact

Britain and Japan agreed to accelerate the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as the centerpiece of a broader technology and security partnership, with plans to launch the next phase and sign an international contract by month-end. The collaboration links BAE Systems, Leonardo and a Japanese entity backed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to develop a next-generation fighter, while the wider accord covers AI, space, quantum computing and cybersecurity, plus industrial cooperation and multi-billion-pound investments in infrastructure, wind power and manufacturing, aiming to create tens of thousands of jobs.

via Defence Industry Europe|

#aerospace #defence #gcap

politics28 days ago•1 min saved

UK eyes joining multinational defence fund to boost spending amid Treasury pushback

Former defence secretary John Healey privately urged the UK to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) to fund higher defence spending; the Treasury, including the chancellor, was reportedly reluctant, exploring alternatives such as a Multi-Lateral Defence Mechanism and talks with Poland. The DSRB—led by Canada and set to launch at a Nato summit—would require roughly £870m upfront from member countries. Canadian PM Mark Carney has been pushing the idea, while ministers have been mulling it for months with the chancellor reportedly unwilling to pay.

via BBC|

#defence #dsrb #multilateral-financing

europe1 month ago•53 min saved

Hypersonic gamble falters as Russia's missile blitz misfires in Ukraine

Over two days Russia launched about 600 drones and 90 missiles at Ukraine in a campaign costing roughly $411 million; one of the two Oreshnik hypersonic missiles reportedly fell short into Russian-held territory near Adviivka, marking a reliability setback for Moscow’s Mach-10 system, which has now seen four missiles fired with a 25% failure rate. The strikes damaged Kyiv landmarks and caused civilian casualties (four killed, about 100 injured), underscoring the high cost and uncertain effectiveness of Moscow’s latest weapon.

via The National|

#defence #drones #europe

aerospace-and-defence1 month ago•5 min saved

Ukraine and US eye testing Ukrainian drones on American soil under draft pact

Kyiv and Washington are negotiating a draft statement of intent to temporarily export Ukrainian drones for US testing and evaluation to shape US military requirements, a potential first step toward broader defense cooperation. The agreement is non-binding, lasts two years, and does not commit funding or transfers.

via Financial Times|

#aerospace-and-defence #defence #drones

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Iran War Sparks Billions in Profits Across Oil, Banks and Defense

The Iran war and Hormuz disruptions have boosted energy volatility and prices, lifting profits for European oil majors (BP, Shell, TotalEnergies) and boosting bank trading revenues; defense contractors report strong demand and backlogs as governments replenish stocks. Renewables firms like NextEra, Vestas and Orsted benefit from a push toward cleaner energy, with solar, heat pumps and EV demand rising as households face higher fuel costs.

via BBC|

#banks #business #defence

world2 months ago•13 min saved

Europe must bolster its defence as Trump hints at troop pullback

An Independent editorial argues that Trump’s suggestion of withdrawing US troops from Europe would threaten the postwar settlement and deterence. Europe should urgently accelerate plans for a self-reliant defence, seek clear clarification from Washington, and avoid acting on off‑the‑cuff remarks, since any withdrawal could delay weapons deliveries and embolden Russia while timelines for US–Europe defence plans diverge.

via The Independent|

#defence #donald-trump #europe

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Europe urged to stand on its own feet as NATO tensions rise, says ex-NATO chief

Former NATO secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen says Trump’s hostility toward NATO allies is painful to witness and urges Europe to accelerate independence from US security, preferring European-made weapons where possible and building a stronger European defence pillar. He warns the alliance could be endangered if the trend continues, notes Iran-related stock strains and the Strait of Hormuz as pressure points, and suggests using this moment to secure Ukraine guarantees and a more stable US–Europe trade relationship.

via Euronews.com|

#defence #europe #nato

world2 months ago•7 min saved

Germany Unveils Its First National Military Strategy Focused on Speed, Precision and Deep Strikes

Germany's defence minister Boris Pistorius unveiled the Bundeswehr's first national military strategy, shifting to capability-based planning with a focus on speed, air defence, long-range precision strikes, and greater use of AI. The plan calls for a significant expansion to 460,000 personnel (active plus reserves) and a more agile bureaucracy, with deep-strike assets like long-range missiles to hit targets behind front lines; many details remain secret and the strategy is described as a living document responsive to evolving threats and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

via Euronews.com|

#bundeswehr #defence #germany

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Russia lists European drone makers, warning of escalation and potential targets

Russia’s defence ministry published a list of European manufacturers allegedly producing drones for Ukraine, calling joint ventures an escalatory step and saying the sites could become potential targets for Russian forces; the list covers branches in multiple EU countries and notes coordinates for several companies in Germany, Spain, and Italy. The move comes amid Europe’s expanded drone production and Kyiv’s drone partnerships, with Zelensky signing joint drone production deals with Germany and Norway as European leaders emphasize defense cooperation.

via Euronews.com|

#defence #drones #europe

defence2 months ago•5 min saved

Britain's Armed Forces Shrink as Spending Debates Intensify

Former NATO chief Lord Robertson warns UK security is in peril as the armed forces shrink since 1990, with the army down from 153,000 regulars to about 74,000, reservists reduced, the navy and RAF reduced in major assets, and drones becoming part of defence. The government pledges the largest defence spending increase since the Cold War and NATO targets, but critics point to procurement delays and question whether spending will keep pace with new threats.

via BBC|

#defence #defence-spending #military-size

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Italy pauses five-year defence pact with Israel amid shifting regional dynamics

Italy will not renew its five-year defence agreement with Israel, suspending the pact in view of the current situation. The move follows recent tensions with Israel, including incidents involving UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, and comes as Rome recalibrates its stance ahead of next year’s elections while remaining a key arms exporter to Israel.

via BBC|

#defence #foreign-policy #geopolitics