Defence

India and Brazil reinforce defence cooperation and aim to enhance trade in military products

India, Brazil reaffirm defence partnership, seek to expand collaboration in trade of defence products Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Defence Minister Jose…

5 hours ago

Asia

UK hosts trade and investment showcase aboard HMS Richmond in Mumbai

UK-India ‘Alive with Opportunity’ showcase held aboard HMS Richmond in Mumbai The United Kingdom hosted a flagship trade and investment reception, ‘Alive with Opportunity: A UK-India Partnership Celebration,’ onboard HMS Richmond at…

21 hours ago

Asia

General Upendra Dwivedi and Kazakhstan counterpart reaffirm defense partnership at UN conference

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi meets Kazakhstan counterpart, reaffirms defence partnership Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Mereke Kuchekbayev, Chief of Land Forces of Kazakhstan, on the…

22 hours ago

Asia

US ambassador-designate discusses defence, trade, technology, and critical minerals in India

Defence, trade, critical minerals and technology discussed during Sergio Gor’s meeting in Delhi today US Ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor, held a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi on October 11,…

4 days ago

Asia

Australia and India strengthen ties through enhanced economic and defense cooperation

“Better than ever”: Australia’s Assistant Defence Minister lauds India ties Australia’s Assistant Minister of Defence Peter Khalil declared on October 10 that the relationship between Australia and India is “better than it…

6 days ago

Asia

Rajnath Singh emphasizes deepening India-Australia strategic partnership at Defence Industry Round Table

Rajnath Singh highlights growing India-Australia strategic partnership at Defence Industry Round Table in Sydney Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized the expanding depth of the India-Australia relationship, evolving from a long-standing friendship…

6 days ago

Asia

India and UK strengthen defence partnership, commit to zero tolerance for terrorism

India, UK agree to deepen defence ties, vow zero tolerance for terrorism India and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their defence and security partnership through enhanced military exchanges, training collaborations,…

6 days ago

Asia

EU’s defence initiative lacks cohesive strategy and political consensus

The absence of a cohesive defence strategy in Europe continues to pose a significant challenge, with over 30 years elapsed since the collapse of the last collaborative initiative. The promises of the…

1 week ago

Brussels

EU leaders to discuss bolstering defence and support for Ukraine in Copenhagen

On Wednesday, EU leaders will convene in Copenhagen to discuss bolstering European defence and extending additional support to Ukraine, amidst concerns regarding the seizure of frozen Russian assets held in Brussels, reports…

2 weeks ago

Politics

Moldova’s defence ministry warns of forged military summons amid election tensions

Moldova’s Ministry of Defence has issued a public warning after discovering widespread circulation of fake military summons on Telegram channels, urging citizens to report for compulsory service. The ministry stressed these summonses are…

3 weeks ago

The Role of Taiwanese Companies in Supporting Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine

Russia’s military-industrial complex continues to receive high-precision machine tools from Taiwan in 2024–2025, despite multiple sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom. These machines reach sanctioned…

4 weeks ago

Macron appoints Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister amid budget challenges

French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu Appointed Prime Minister French Defence minister Sébastien Lecornu has been appointed prime minister, replacing François Bayrou who resigned after losing a confidence vote in parliament on Monday,…

1 month ago

Politics

EU defence loans expected to be available by year-end, says von der Leyen

EU Defence Loans Expected to Begin Disbursement by Year-End The European Commission’s loans to EU countries for defence purchases could start coming through by the end of the year, President Ursula von…

1 month ago

Politics

Non-EU companies can navigate Brussels’ €150 billion defence financing plan

The EU Implements €150 Billion Defence Loan Programme with Strict Conditions The European Commission’s €150 billion loan initiative for defence procurement is set to facilitate purchases that are composed of at least…

2 months ago

Politics

Belgium to invest €2.3 billion in largest military ammunition program in history

Belgian Defence Minister Announces Historic €2.3 Billion Ammunition Procurement Plan On Wednesday, Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) revealed plans to submit a €2.3 billion ammunition procurement package to the federal cabinet…

3 months ago

Politics

Defence: Francken aims for 10-year plan to reach 5 per cent spending standard

While NATO member states have not yet agreed on a 5 per cent defence spending standard, Defence minister Theo Francken expects Belgium to have 10 years to reach the target. For now,…

4 months ago

Politics·World

Closure of Audi factory heavily impacted economic activity in Brussels

The closure of the Audi factory in Brussels weighed heavily on economic activity in the capital region, according to a report by the Brussels Institute for Statistics and Analysis (BISA). The shutdown…

4 months ago

Business

French investment group to take majority stake in Flemish defence firm ScioTeq

French investment firm Tikehau Capital is set to acquire a majority stake in the Flemish defence company ScioTeq, according to a press release issued on Monday. The financial details of the transaction…

4 months ago

Business·Opinion

Leaders governing parties call NATO’s 5% defence spending goal unrealistic

The leaders of three governing parties in the federal coalition – Vooruit, MR and CD&V – have called it unrealistic to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of Belgium’s gross domestic…

4 months ago

World

Flemish authorities inspect controversial container bound for Israeli defence firm

A container in the Port of Antwerp, reportedly destined for Israeli defence company Ashot Ashkelon Industries, is currently being held and inspected by Flemish authorities. The move follows public outcry and political…

4 months ago

Business·World

NATO defence spending debate divides Belgian coalition

Will NATO’s defence spending target, currently set at 2 per cent of GDP, be raised to 5 per cent? The decision will be made later this month at a summit in The…

4 months ago

Politics

Belgium open to NATO’s 5% defence spending goal, but calls for “time and flexibility”

Belgium is open to gradually increasing its defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, in line with a proposal supported by the United States, but is calling for time and flexibility…

4 months ago

World

Belgian PM outlines foreign policy vision during meeting with diplomatic corps

On Thursday, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever laid out his government’s foreign policy vision to the country’s diplomatic corps in Brussels. In his speech, De Wever stressed the urgency of international…

4 months ago

Politics·World

Belgian soil research firm ABO-Group secures €10m contract for French naval base

Ghent-based environmental engineering firm ABO-Group has secured a €10 million contract with the French Navy for soil research linked to the reinforcement of the Toulon naval base, De Tijd reports. That base…

5 months ago

Business·Society

Belgian customs and defence join forces to monitor suspicious private flights

Belgian customs will work together with the country’s defence sector to monitor private aircraft that may be used for criminal activities. This was announced at a joint press conference at Charleroi Airport…

5 months ago

Society

Suspects arrested in Belgium and Spain in NATO corruption probe

Three suspects have been arrested in Belgium and Spain as part of an investigation into corruption relating to the procurement of military equipment for NATO, according to the Belgian federal public prosecutor’s…

5 months ago

World

Belgium to oppose 5% spending target at NATO meeting in Antalya

Belgian Foreign minister Maxime Prévot will oppose raising the defence spending target to 5 per cent of GDP at a NATO meeting in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday. This goal is “excessive” given…

5 months ago

World

US reiterates call for NATO members to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence

The US ambassador to NATO has called on alliance members to spend at least 5 per cent of their GDP on defence. Matthew Whitaker said the US was open to broader defence-related…

5 months ago

World

Flanders wants EU to focus on security and competitiveness

Flemish minister-president Mathias Diependaele presented the government’s vision of the European Union on Wednesday. In the vision note, Flanders calls on the EU to focus on its core tasks of security and…

5 months ago

Politics

Belgian government reaches crucial Easter deal

Shortly before midnight on Friday, the Belgian federal government concluded a long-awaited ‘Easter agreement’, marking a major milestone in this legislature. Prime minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) presented a comprehensive growth path…

6 months ago

Politics

Belgium pledges €1 billion in annual aid to Ukraine as defence ties deepen

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Belgium for a new €1 billion support package announced during prime minister Bart De Wever’s first official visit to Ukraine on Tuesday. De Wever (N-VA) was…

6 months ago

World

Defence

Ajit Doval discusses security cooperation with Kyrgyz counterpart in Bishkek

India and Brazil reinforce defence cooperation and aim to enhance trade in military products

UK hosts trade and investment showcase aboard HMS Richmond in Mumbai

General Upendra Dwivedi and Kazakhstan counterpart reaffirm defense partnership at UN conference

US ambassador-designate discusses defence, trade, technology, and critical minerals in India

Australia and India strengthen ties through enhanced economic and defense cooperation

Rajnath Singh emphasizes deepening India-Australia strategic partnership at Defence Industry Round Table

India and UK strengthen defence partnership, commit to zero tolerance for terrorism

EU’s defence initiative lacks cohesive strategy and political consensus

EU leaders to discuss bolstering defence and support for Ukraine in Copenhagen

Moldova’s defence ministry warns of forged military summons amid election tensions

The Role of Taiwanese Companies in Supporting Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine

Macron appoints Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister amid budget challenges

EU defence loans expected to be available by year-end, says von der Leyen

Non-EU companies can navigate Brussels’ €150 billion defence financing plan

Belgium to invest €2.3 billion in largest military ammunition program in history

Defence: Francken aims for 10-year plan to reach 5 per cent spending standard

Closure of Audi factory heavily impacted economic activity in Brussels

French investment group to take majority stake in Flemish defence firm ScioTeq

Leaders governing parties call NATO’s 5% defence spending goal unrealistic

Flemish authorities inspect controversial container bound for Israeli defence firm

NATO defence spending debate divides Belgian coalition

Belgium open to NATO’s 5% defence spending goal, but calls for “time and flexibility”

Belgian PM outlines foreign policy vision during meeting with diplomatic corps

Belgian soil research firm ABO-Group secures €10m contract for French naval base

Belgian customs and defence join forces to monitor suspicious private flights

Suspects arrested in Belgium and Spain in NATO corruption probe

Belgium to oppose 5% spending target at NATO meeting in Antalya

US reiterates call for NATO members to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence

Flanders wants EU to focus on security and competitiveness

Belgian government reaches crucial Easter deal

Belgium pledges €1 billion in annual aid to Ukraine as defence ties deepen

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