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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Union chief launches blistering attack on Rachel Reeves - '20,000 defence jobs at risk'

Union chief Sharon Graham criticizes Rachel Reeves and the Treasury, claiming 20,000 defense jobs are at risk due to a lack of investment in UK defense contracts.

Feb 25 • 17:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Hyun: 'Canada is a key ally'... Making efforts to secure submarine contracts ahead of the '2+2 meeting'

Ahead of the Korea-Canada '2+2 Ministerial Meeting' in Ottawa, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun emphasized efforts to secure contracts for submarine projects with Canada.

Feb 24 • 10:12 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

About 600 foreigners sign contracts with Ukrainian defence forces monthly

Approximately 600 foreign soldiers contract with the Ukrainian Armed Forces each month, according to a military official.

Feb 23 • 12:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

What’s a Canadian firm under defence industrial strategy? It’s complicated

Canada's federal government has unveiled a new defence industrial strategy aimed at increasing contracts awarded to Canadian firms, but the definition of what constitutes a 'Canadian firm' remains unclear.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Race for Swedish warships - for billions

A competitive bid for Swedish warships is underway, with contracts potentially worth up to 60 billion kronor at stake.

Feb 21 • 12:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Expanding the partnership between Intracom Defence and Raytheon: New projects over 108 million dollars for the Patriot

Intracom Defence has announced new projects exceeding 108 million dollars from Raytheon for the Patriot air and missile defense system.

Feb 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Scandal in the Kalashnikov Concern: Russian Automatics with Chinese Parts

A former Kalashnikov executive is facing serious charges including fraud and organized crime in connection with defense contracts in Russia.

Feb 14 • 12:52 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Pentagon invites 2 Ukrainian drone makers to 'The Gauntlet' — $1.1 billion in contracts at stake

The Pentagon is testing attack drones and has invited two Ukrainian manufacturers to compete for contracts worth $1.1 billion as part of its new Drone Dominance Program.

Feb 5 • 10:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kaliňák buys Tatra trucks from Strnad's company, which reportedly adds eight percent according to Czech media

Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák is finalizing two major framework contracts for the purchase of Tatra trucks, with one valued at 700 million euros for 2024 and another at one billion euros for December 2025, justifying the bypassing of competition by citing favorable prices.

Feb 5 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The American General Dynamics will appeal to the Supreme Court contracts worth 7,240 million to Indra and Escribano

American company General Dynamics plans to appeal to the Supreme Court over two major artillery contracts recently awarded by the Ministry of Defense to a consortium of Indra and Escribano for a total of 7.24 billion euros.

Jan 15 • 12:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Defense announces two drone factories in León and Valladolid with 400 jobs and 2 billion euros in contracts

Spain's Defense Ministry has announced a 2 billion euro investment to establish drone manufacturing plants in León and Valladolid, creating 400 jobs with advanced aerial systems.

Jan 13 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Defense and Industry commit almost 3.8 billion this year for new armament programs and leave the 2.1% GDP spending within reach

The Spanish Ministry of Defense's General Directorate of Armament has recently completed numerous contracts for special armament programs, which are crucial for the country's military financing and will significantly impact the defense budget.

Jan 13 • 00:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Why Czechs Pay More for Pistols than Germans: We Describe Babiš's Minister's Purchase

The article discusses the controversy over a multimillion-dollar purchase of handguns by the Czech government, highlighting the higher prices compared to Germany and the issues surrounding the direct negotiation without a competition.

Jan 12 • 10:11 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Fire Point's large missiles and contracts: the story of Ukraine's most enigmatic defence company

The article explores Fire Point, a Ukrainian defense company known for its production of large missiles and drones, and discusses a visit to its facilities led by technical director Iryna Terekh.

Jan 9 • 14:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Fire Point's large missiles and contracts: the story of Ukraine's most enigmatic defence company

The article explores Fire Point, a Ukrainian defense company known for its missile production and enigmatic presence in the defense sector, highlighting a visit to its facilities led by technical director Iryna Terekh.

Jan 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Aldama maintains that he agreed to give Ábalos and Koldo 50% of the commissions for the mask contracts

Aldama claims in his defense that he agreed to pay former minister José Luis Ábalos and advisor Koldo García 50% of the 6.6 million euro commissions he received from mask contracts during the pandemic.

Jan 8 • 11:21 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 10:12 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Taboo Break at Lufthansa - the New Pride in the Military

Lufthansa has shifted from its longstanding image as a solely civilian airline to actively engaging in military contracts for the Bundeswehr.

Jan 3 • 06:27 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Iran offering to sell advanced weapons for crypto – FT

Iran's Ministry of Defense Export Center is ready to negotiate military contracts in exchange for cryptocurrencies amid ongoing international tensions.

Jan 2 • 09:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Significant changes in the Polish military. "An agreement of historical and unprecedented significance"

In an interview, WNP's Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted key defense contracts signed in 2025, including the purchase of combat vehicles and radar systems, emphasizing their importance for Poland's defense industry and NATO interoperability.

Dec 31 • 14:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

2026 will be the year of submarines and F-35 aircraft

The article discusses the planned defense contracts for 2026, including the significance of missile production agreements for the Polish defense industry and the expected delivery of new F-35 aircraft.

Dec 31 • 05:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Defense contracts Indra and Airbus for 16 million to develop the Army's future 'spy plane'

The Ministry of Defense has awarded a 16 million contract to Indra and Airbus to develop a future spy plane tailored to military needs, focusing on the integration of electronic intelligence and communications systems.

Dec 30 • 14:47 UTC

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