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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

"They failed in Iran and Pakistan": mystery of Chinese weapons and the HQ-9B

China's weapons supplied to Iran and Pakistan have faced performance issues, raising questions about their reliability and the capabilities of Chinese military technology.

Mar 2 • 09:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Autto to Yle: Russia could exploit Finland's openness

Heikki Autto, chair of the Defence Committee, emphasizes the need for more secrecy in Finnish arms trade decisions to prevent Russia from taking advantage of disclosed information.

Feb 25 • 17:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

When Israeli arms dealers boast that Gaza is used as a human laboratory for their weapons

Israeli arms dealers recently showcased their military technology at a defense expo in Tel Aviv, referring to Gaza as a field laboratory for weapon testing.

Feb 25 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Purchases and Exports: How the Turn of the Times Affects the Arms Trade

The article explores the impact of the Ukraine War on Europe's arms trade, highlighting significant increases in military spending and export activities since the onset of the conflict.

Feb 23 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Lord of Arms', who supplied the PCC and was wanted by the Ministry of Justice, is arrested by the police of Paraná

Marcio Borghi Ribeiro, also known as 'Lord of Arms', was arrested in São Paulo while being sought by authorities for supplying weapons to the crime faction PCC.

Feb 20 • 14:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Thailand has become one of Russia's main drone suppliers

Thailand is now a pivotal hub for China’s drone exports to Russia, facilitating a significant volume of military supplies despite official denials from the Chinese manufacturers.

Feb 20 • 11:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The US wants Europe to arm itself directly with American-made weapons

The Pentagon has opposed any EU efforts to limit access of American arms manufacturers to the European market, warning of potential repercussions.

Feb 20 • 03:17 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

How a ‘military vacuum’ in West and Central Africa opened new markets for China

A military vacuum in West and Central Africa, created by the withdrawal of French forces and limited Russian weapon supplies, has opened new markets for Chinese military trade.

Feb 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Weapons Register: Almost 50,000 Private Firearms Missing or Stolen

The number of missing private firearms in Germany has nearly doubled, prompting calls for more police specialists and authority to combat illegal arms trade.

Feb 11 • 18:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Police are searching the Sidenor plant in Basauri, investigated for selling steel to a company in Israel

The National Police in Spain is conducting a search of the Sidenor plant in Basauri as part of a secret investigation into the alleged sale of steel to a military contractor in Israel.

Feb 10 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Police visit a Sidenor headquarters to gather information about steel sales to Israel

The Spanish National Police has conducted a search at Sidenor's Basauri headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged smuggling related to steel sales to Israel Military Industries.

Feb 10 • 15:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PAK's JF-17 Thunder... Blunder or PR Wonder, Questions Arising Over Rising Demand

The JF-17 Thunder jet, developed collaboratively by Pakistan and China, is reportedly gaining global popularity, particularly with potential deals with Libya and discussions with several countries, but skepticism remains about the authenticity of this demand.

Feb 9 • 05:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In Oriximiná, man arrested on suspicion of illegal arms trade

A man has been arrested in Oriximiná, Pará, Brazil, on suspicion of illegally trading firearms following a police investigation and court-issued warrants.

Feb 6 • 22:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Column] As South Korea profits from arms, North Korea pays in lives

The article discusses the economic disparities between South Korea and North Korea, particularly highlighting how South Korea's arms trade benefits its economy while North Koreans suffer dire consequences.

Feb 6 • 09:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Is rescue falling straight into the arms of the European automotive industry – 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 • 12:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Trump and Xi address trade and geopolitical issues in a call that continues the easing of tensions between the two powers

During a recent phone call, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed various geopolitical issues, including the war in Ukraine and arms sales to Taiwan, amidst ongoing tensions.

Feb 4 • 18:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Xi 'gave' soybeans to Trump - Asks for restraint in arms sales to Taiwan

The article discusses the positive phone call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade and security issues, including an increase in soybean purchases from the U.S. and warnings regarding U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.

Feb 4 • 17:14 UTC
🇭🇷 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 • 14:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Five individuals arrested in Germany for illegal exports to Russia in violation of EU sanctions

German prosecutors announced the arrest of five individuals accused of organizing approximately 16,000 shipments to Russia, using a company based in Lübeck to bypass EU sanctions.

Feb 2 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The Spanish Business of Selling Arms (Even to Authoritarian Governments)

The article discusses Spain's involvement in the international arms trade, especially in the context of selling weapons to authoritarian regimes amidst global political tensions, including the situation in Venezuela and the actions of leaders like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

Jan 11 • 23:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Business through shell companies: The domestic intelligence service warns about Russia's arms buyers

Germany's domestic intelligence service has issued a stark warning regarding covert Russian attempts to acquire advanced technology for weapons programs through shell companies and its intelligence agencies.

Jan 8 • 21:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Colombian President: Trump suffers from senile dementia and I will take up arms again

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of suffering from 'senile dementia' amid claims Trump made about Petro being lawless and involved in drug trade.

Jan 7 • 07:15 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Oil, arms and longstanding ties: What connects Russia and Venezuela

Russia and Venezuela have deepened their cooperation in energy, defense, and trade as they confront Western sanctions, with Venezuela supporting Russia's stance in the Ukraine conflict.

Jan 3 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

United States expands sanctions for military drone trade between Iran and Venezuela

The U.S. has increased sanctions against individuals and companies in Iran and Venezuela linked to military drone and arms trade amidst escalating tensions.

Dec 30 • 19:41 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Spain authorizes transfers of military material from Israel three months after the approval of the embargo

Three months after approving a decree to ban arms trade with Israel due to the situation in Gaza, the Spanish government has authorized exceptions for military material transfers for Airbus.

Dec 27 • 19:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"Let's sabotage the collaborationist arms dealers...": fanned by the far-left, the disturbing rise of anti-militarism in France

Amidst a backdrop of rising patriotism and national rearmament, ultraleft activists in France are increasingly engaging in disruptive actions and sabotage against military-industrial sites, sparking concern among intelligence services.

Dec 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The Government approves the arms embargo against Israel and the prohibition of trade with the occupied territories

The Spanish government has approved a decree regulating an arms embargo against Israel and prohibiting trade with occupied territories, pending congressional ratification.

Sep 23 • 10:47 UTC

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