Trump threatens Europe with new arms market restrictions
The Pentagon warned the EU against proposed public procurement directive updates that could limit U.S. defense firms' access to European markets.
Poland: Dispute over Arms Billions from Brussels
Poland is facing a political dispute over the procurement of armaments funded by EU loans, with Prime Minister Tusk supporting the initiative while President Duda and the ruling PiS party oppose it.
Politico: US Pressures EU on Defense Contracts – 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.
Almost 50 billion PLN for armaments from the USA by the end of 2027.
Poland's government plans to borrow over 180 billion PLN for defense-related expenditures, primarily for arms purchases from the USA and South Korea, amidst discussions in the Senate regarding a new financial security instrument.
Submarines are sailing slowly, but to the goal
Poland is negotiating a significant arms purchase involving submarines while emphasizing domestic industrial development.
More arms purchases for Ukraine under NATO-led PURL initiative on the way, US ambassador says
The US ambassador to NATO announced that further military aid for Ukraine will be provided under the NATO-led PURL initiative, which facilitates the procurement of essential military equipment and ammunition.
Finland won in court
Heckler & Koch lost its legal battle against the Finnish state regarding an arms procurement by the Finnish Defense Forces, as decided by the Supreme Administrative Court's ruling.
India reacts to German call to reduce ‘dependence’ on Russian weapons
India has emphasized that its defense procurement decisions are guided by national interests following a statement from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocating for lesser reliance on Russian arms.
President on ships, Ukraine, and Rafales: 'Money is safer in Ukraine than in the hands of HDZ'
President Zoran Milanović criticized the government's aid to Ukraine and foreign arms procurement while allegedly obstructing the construction of Croatian patrol boats.
Milanović: We give millions to Ukraine, while our ships remain untouched
President Zoran Milanović criticized the government's financial assistance to Ukraine and foreign arms procurement, claiming that the government is obstructing the construction of Croatian patrol boats.