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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In the Balance Between Politics and Profit: How Rheinmetall Enters the Baltics

The article discusses the significant investment of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall in Baltic countries, particularly Lithuania, reflecting on the broader European military production increase.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Defense Industry: Tanks, Pistols, New Products

The article discusses the evolution of the Enforce Tac, a defense and arms exhibition, highlighting the increasing public fascination with military equipment and the broader implications for society and the industry.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Local content, Hungary blocks sanctions against Russia and a boom in the arms industry

A podcast discusses rising support in Poland for local content strategies and Hungary's opposition to sanctions against Russia and aid for Ukraine.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Arms Industry in Europe: What Germany Can Learn from Ukraine

The article discusses the potential collaboration between the German and Ukrainian arms industries, drawing insights from Ukraine's ongoing experience in the war against Russia.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Defense: Arms companies are currently important, but they shouldn't put on a show

The German arms industry has risen to prominence amid the demand for defense technology due to the Ukraine conflict, yet they should avoid theatrics in their public presence.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Quantum Systems: Drone Offensive on the Ground

Florian Seibel aims to transform Quantum Systems into a leading new arms company, competing with industry giant Rheinmetall by launching a joint venture to produce Ukrainian drones in Germany.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Kiev wants to sell billions of dollars worth of weapons โ€“ official

Ukraine plans to export billions in weapons revenue this year, following a suspension of arms exports since the escalation of conflict in 2022.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Politico: US Pressures EU on Defense Contracts โ€“ Warning of Retaliation if American Arms Market is Excluded

The US government has threatened European countries with retaliation if the EU favors its own defense industry over American firms in arms procurement.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Also Aiming to Reduce Arms Purchases from the United States

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a strategy to significantly reduce reliance on American arms manufacturers as tensions rise between the two countries.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Arms Companies at the Munich Security Conference: Rockets, Drones, and Sausages

The article discusses the presence of arms companies at the Munich Security Conference and their increasing visibility in everyday life in Munich.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Ukrainian arms factories can export for the first time since the start of the war, announced Kyiv

Kyiv has announced that Ukrainian arms factories will be allowed to export for the first time since the beginning of the conflict with Russia.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Submarines are sailing slowly, but to the goal

Poland is negotiating a significant arms purchase involving submarines while emphasizing domestic industrial development.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Analysis: What we know about Zelenskyโ€™s 'opening' of Ukraine's weapons exports

President Zelensky has announced the establishment of 10 offices for weapons export in the EU, aiming to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and boost the arms manufacturing sector.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Arms Industry: "We Can No Longer Afford National Sovereignty in Defense"

The article discusses the historical development of military research leading to the invention of the microwave and its implications for national defense.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

From Junkyard to Global Leader: The Arms Industry in the Czech Republic Breaks Records

The Czech arms industry has seen unprecedented growth fueled by the demand stemming from Russia's aggression in Ukraine, with companies looking to expand internationally.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Turkish opening in Egypt with a $350 million arms deal

Turkey's Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) has finalized a significant arms export agreement with Egypt's Defense Ministry, including ammunition supply and production infrastructure development within Egypt, valued at $350 million.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Arms industry heats up the stock markets. Valuation of the Polish WB Group may exceed 20 billion PLN

The Czech defense giant CSG had a significant stock market debut in Europe, leading to increased valuations in the arms sector, including the Polish WB Group, which may surpass 20 billion PLN.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

Is rescue falling straight into the arms of the European automotive industry โ€“ A tremendous market area opening as a new playing field

The EU-India free trade agreement signed on January 26 is poised to significantly enhance European car manufacturers' positions in one of the world's largest automotive markets by reducing import tariffs and facilitating the movement of components and vehicles between the EU and India.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Corruption Investigations: Beijing Dismisses More Arms Industry Executives

China has dismissed three high-ranking officials from its arms industry, including a nuclear weapons expert, amid ongoing corruption investigations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Crime & Justice

Raid in Lรผbeck: German Helpers for Putin's War

A network around a company in Lรผbeck is accused of systematically circumventing sanctions against Russia and supplying the Russian arms industry.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

German customs dismantle network that exported goods to the Russian military industry

German customs authorities arrested five men suspected of violating EU embargoes by exporting industrial goods to Russian arms manufacturers, amounting to around 16,000 shipments valued at least 30 million euros.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

Trump's imperialism drives up arms stocks, European ones perform better than American ones

Despite a boom in artificial intelligence, defense sector stocks have surged due to Trump's announcement of increased military spending and his imperialistic ambitions, with European defense stocks outperforming their American counterparts since the beginning of last year.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

Apple Stays Out of the AI Arms Race, But It Could Decide Who Wins

Apple is avoiding the costly race to build AI models and infrastructure, yet it may become a crucial player among tech rivals vying for dominance in this new industry.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reveals data on 50 foreign machines used by Russia's arms industry

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has disclosed information about 50 pieces of foreign-made machinery being utilized in Russia's defense industry for weapon production.

Jan 14 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

He sat in the leadership of the Ministry of Defense, now he spoke about the banking discrimination against arms manufacturers

Jan Jireลก discusses the discrimination faced by defense manufacturers from banks, particularly affecting small and medium enterprises in the arms industry, reflecting on his experience at the Ministry of Defense.

Jan 14 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Arms Industry Still Without a Strategy. The Government is in No Rush

The Polish arms industry lacks a strategic document outlining its future direction and goals, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, as delayed by government officials.

Jan 13 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Arms Industry: Europeans Must Build Their Weapons Together

The article argues that European countries should collaborate on arms production instead of working in isolation to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Arms Industry: Why a Submarine Shipyard Wants to Buy Its Neighbor

The German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK) is looking to acquire its neighbor, a move that reflects the competitive landscape of the shipbuilding industry in the region.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Crime & Justice

Opaque Arms Contracts of the EU: BSW Chief De Masi Takes von der Leyen to Court

BSW chief De Masi is suing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over incomplete disclosures regarding her contacts with the defense industry, seeking a landmark ruling.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Boryszew Group a new player in the arms industry? "Drones are just the beginning"

The Boryszew Group is shifting its strategy due to geopolitical factors and plans to start drone production in collaboration with the Military Aviation Technical Institute.

Jan 7 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Thinks She's Louis XIV." - BSW Chief De Masi Sues Commission President von der Leyen

Fabio De Masi, the BSW's European Parliament member, is suing EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over her insufficient disclosure of contacts with arms firms.

Jan 7 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Arms Industry: Not at War, but Also Not at Peace

The Swedish defense company Saab conducts tests on anti-tank weapons at a site in Karlskoga, highlighting the ongoing military preparations despite the war in Ukraine not directly affecting Sweden.

Jan 4 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Companies complain about lengthy security checks

Increasing numbers of German companies wish to enter the arms industry, but lengthy and costly security checks are hindering the process.

Dec 30 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"On the Politics and Arms Industry, Exaggerations Occur Here and There"

Professor Andreas Timm-Giel discusses the tension between scientific freedom and military security in the context of arms research at universities in Germany.

Dec 28 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

China sanctions US firms after announcement of mega-arms package for Taiwan

China has imposed sanctions on 20 US companies linked to the arms industry in response to the US announcement of a large-scale arms sale to Taiwan.

Dec 27 โ€ข 02:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

The fire in front of Lenin's mausoleum: what the attempted suicide of a Russian arms producer reveals

An extreme act by a Russian arms industry leader has exposed deep-seated crises within the country's military-industrial complex.

Dec 26 โ€ข 11:33 UTC

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