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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Analysis from West Point warns that strait of Hormuz blockade will strangle US defense industry

An analysis from West Point's Modern War Institute highlights the severe impact of a blockade in the strait of Hormuz on the US defense industry's manufacturing capabilities and supply chains.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

US defense industry giant enters Lithuania - opens a branch

Lockheed Martin has established a branch in Lithuania focused on technical consulting activities, with discussions on collaboration with local universities underway.

Mar 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The State acquires a "golden share" in LMB Aerospace, which has been sold to an American company

The French government has secured a golden share in LMB Aerospace following its acquisition by an American firm to maintain oversight over strategic interests.

Mar 8 • 11:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

From Tabriz to Tehran: Satellite Images Reveal the Extent of US-Israeli Strikes

Recent satellite images reveal extensive damage from US-Israeli strikes on military and security sites in Iran, including missile bases and defense industry complexes.

Mar 7 • 02:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Spanish military industry is betting billions in contracts on its relationship with the US

Spain's military industry faces significant financial stakes in its commercial relationship with the United States, particularly concerning contracts worth billions.

Mar 5 • 04:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

US Ambassadors Criticize SAFE Solutions

US ambassadors to NATO and the EU argue that restricting American defense industry participation in European procurement threatens transatlantic security and cooperation.

Feb 23 • 12:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Reading the Best with FAZ+: AI Industry in Shock and New Weapons for Europeans

The article discusses the precarious defense situation of Europe amidst threats from the US and Russia, revealing vulnerabilities and the European response through new defense initiatives.

Feb 21 • 08:06 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

Canada's Defense Independence Plan from the USA

Canada has unveiled a new strategy for its defense industry aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on U.S. weapons systems and supplies.

Feb 17 • 19:11 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Wars of the future ‘being planned’ in Israel – US senator

US Senator Lindsey Graham praised Israel's military advancements during a visit to Tel Aviv, advocating for greater US investment in Israel's defense industry.

Feb 17 • 04:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Danish Defense Politician: 'The best sales pitch for Jas is Donald Trump'

A Danish defense politician expresses concerns about the risks of collaborating with the American defense industry due to potential pressure from the Trump faction, despite initially supporting the F-35 fighter jet.

Feb 14 • 12:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Simple and cheap drone created by US Marine; costs 700 dollars

The US Marine Corps has unveiled the HANX, a completely 3D-printed drone developed in-house, showcasing a significant achievement in cybersecurity and supply chain security without relying on defense industry giants.

Feb 6 • 15:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kęstutis Budrys in Washington: Lithuania urges the US and EU to create secure supply chains

Lithuanian Minister Kęstutis Budrys emphasized the importance of creating secure supply chains to reduce dependence on countries with unfair practices, particularly mentioning China, while speaking from the US.

Feb 4 • 13:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Insufficient ethical wars. Defense, energy, and industry: before succumbing, let us attempt one last assault

The article discusses the deteriorating global order as perceived by Draghi, highlighting the risks to the European Union including subordination, division, and deindustrialization.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Military industry stocks rally globally on Trump’s belligerence

Global defense stocks have surged, with notable gains from European companies, following aggressive actions by US President Donald Trump.

Jan 8 • 21:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump threatens to prevent US defense companies from distributing profits

Donald Trump threatened to impose a cap on executive pay in major US defense contracting companies and ban shareholder profit distributions, accusing the industry of prioritizing profits over production speed.

Jan 8 • 05:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Military: Trump attacks America's defense contractors

President Donald Trump has threatened American defense companies with bans on dividend payouts and stock buybacks, citing concerns over their investments and high executive pay.

Jan 7 • 22:19 UTC

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