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NATO’s Ankara Summit: From Spending Promises to Strategic Reality

Javier Villamor July 7, 2026

The Alliance gathers in Turkey under pressure to convert its 5% defence pledge into weapons, industrial capacity, and a clearer answer to Washington’s demands.

The Future of Air Combat? Germany Is Looking at AI Wingmen

TEC News June 16, 2026

Defence tech companies push AI-driven UAVs as the key to nation-states’ defensive security and offensive capabilities.

Swedish Business Leader: Europe Is Not Prepared for Potential Peace in Ukraine

TEC News February 14, 2026

Jacob Wallenberg, chair of Investor AB, which holds a large stake in aerospace and defense company SAAB, says peace could lead to a “complacency” that prioritizes other needs over defense.

Poland Backs EU Arms Loans; PiS Warns Country Trades Sovereignty for Debt

Zoltán Kottász February 13, 2026

The Law and Justice opposition says the loans could leave Polish defence firms sidelined.

Sovereignty by Slogan, Dependency by Contract

Tobias Teuscher February 8, 2026

The EU cannot claim to be reducing dependency while reinforcing structural reliance on the very systems that underpin security, technology, and capital flows.

Did a Million Pounds Buy a War? Johnson, Harborne, and QinetiQ

Javier Villamor October 27, 2025

A £1 million donation, a defense entrepreneur, and a former prime minister turned international advocate. The Johnson–Harborne–QinetiQ connection sheds light on the intersection of political power, private influence, and the business of war.

Sweden Announces New Military Aid Package to Ukraine

TEC News September 11, 2025

The Scandinavian country will provide $8.6 billion (€7.33 billion) worth of support to Kyiv for 2026-2027, including advanced weapons and defense systems.

Germany’s Economic Struggles: Defense Sector Thrives While Public Faces Hardships

Zolta Győri August 8, 2025

While Rheinmetall benefits from rising defense budgets, average Germans grapple with economic stagnation, high living costs, and a shrinking standard of living.

Europe’s Ammo Crisis: One Factory, One War, and a Race Against Time

Eszter Balogi July 5, 2025

As war rages on in Ukraine and ammunition shortages strain Europe’s defenses, the EU’s efforts to boost weapons manufacturing face a critical bottleneck: TNT production.

Poland Deepens Defense Ties with U.S.

TEC News May 27, 2025

A joint partnership to produce military equipment “marks a new level” in the relationship, the Polish defense minister said.

Tag: defense industry

NATO’s Ankara Summit: From Spending Promises to Strategic Reality

The Future of Air Combat? Germany Is Looking at AI Wingmen

Swedish Business Leader: Europe Is Not Prepared for Potential Peace in Ukraine

Poland Backs EU Arms Loans; PiS Warns Country Trades Sovereignty for Debt

Sovereignty by Slogan, Dependency by Contract

Did a Million Pounds Buy a War? Johnson, Harborne, and QinetiQ

Sweden Announces New Military Aid Package to Ukraine

Germany’s Economic Struggles: Defense Sector Thrives While Public Faces Hardships

Europe’s Ammo Crisis: One Factory, One War, and a Race Against Time

Poland Deepens Defense Ties with U.S.

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