defense

Alibaba sues US Defense Department over ‘Chinese military’ designation Alibaba sues the US Department of Defense, asking a federal court to remove the e-commerce giant from the Pentagon blacklist by …

China imposes export controls on US firms, targeting dual-use goods and strategic materials China imposes export controls on US firms, blocking dual-use goods to ten companies and restricting 46 others …

FCAS Collapse: End of the Franco-German Joint Fighter-Jet Project and Its Impact on European Defence France and Germany have abandoned the FCAS joint fighter-jet project, raising questions about Franco-German ties …

Latvia’s VAM: 16-year-olds on schoolyards learn rifle drills as state defense education becomes mandatory Latvia’s VAM (Valsts aizsardzības mācība) places defense training at the heart of secondary schooling, with students …

Defense tech boom draws startups as investors warn of a harsh “valley of death” Defense tech startups are racing for government contracts amid blockbuster valuations and proposed budget increases, but …

Legal opinion forces change to Reservist Strengthening Act travel rule, Defence Ministry says A Bundestag legal opinion finds the Defence Ministry’s April 9, 2026 suspension of travel-permission rules likely unlawful, …

German SMEs Eye Defense Industry as €200 Billion State Investment Sparks Interest Survey: German SMEs increasingly consider the defense industry as a €200 billion state buildup creates new markets, despite …

Defense industry goes public as Rheinmetall and peers brief 500 business leaders at Borussia Dortmund stadium Rheinmetall, MBDA and drone maker Quantum Systems addressed 500 business leaders at Borussia Dortmund, …

Norway Signs Pact Placing It Under France’s Nuclear Umbrella Norway has signed a formal defense agreement with France, placing itself under France’s nuclear umbrella as Moscow expands its military capabilities …