FN Herstal’s small arms are back in demand. But the Belgian gunmaker can only move as fast as its artisanal labour
Budget minister says country will meet this year’s target but an increase will take its toll on welfare system
British PM next month will host first summit with bloc’s leaders since Brexit
Also in this newsletter: The EU’s new ombudsman probes ‘revolving doors’
Deterrence is a shared asset — and a shared responsibility
Military aid work at Jasionka base to be handed over to Poland and other Nato allies
Also in this newsletter: Why Meloni holds the keys to the EU response to Trump’s tariffs
Defence minister sees need to avoid disorganised shift that Russia could exploit
Mark Rutte gives reassurance there are no plans for ‘sudden draw down’ of American presence
Also in this newsletter: First shots fired in the EU’s big budget debate
Officials examine use of command and control systems and early warning aircraft
‘Supranational’ vehicle would purchase for participating states at more favourable borrowing rates
Also in this newsletter: Netanyahu’s Budapest visit defies International Criminal Court
Russia’s links with criminal networks among the targets of new proposals to enhance law enforcement
Finance minister says Lisbon will not let rearmament costs threaten budget surplus secured after years of austerity
Opposition leader vows to overturn rule barring $1.8tn fund from holding stakes in defence sector if her party wins election
Also in this newsletter: Should regional development funds be redeployed for defence?
As America retreats, Paris dreams of bringing the ‘grande nation’ out of retirement
Also in this newsletter: Why the air you are breathing could be deadly
Industrial groups are converting production facilities or adapting existing technology for military use
Interconnectors, which transmit electricity between countries, are even more difficult to repair than fibre optic cables
Rise funded largely through borrowing will pay for biggest rearmament since cold war, says prime minister
Commission issues 30-step plan for dealing with increased threats including Russian aggression
Simon Stiell calls on Europe to step up efforts to tackle global warming as part of increased spending on security
Warsaw first to redirect Covid recovery money to domestic arms makers, shelters and roads
