Germany Plans Procurement of 12,000 Strike Drones for Brigade in Lithuania
The German government plans to procure 12,000 one-way attack drones to arm a newly launched mechanized brigade stationed in Lithuania. A total of 150 million euros (173 million) has been proposed for the acquisition from three domestic firms, with contract completion expected in 2025. “To achieve full operational readiness of…
Belgium scrambles to address airport closures and military base incursions caused by drones
Belgium’s defence minister Theo Francken stopped short of naming perpetrators but noted Russia’s “clear motives” amid heightened NATO tensions. Belgium convened an emergency meeting of key government ministers and security chiefs on Thursday to confront a surge in drone sightings that forced the temporary closure of major airports and several…
Brussels really wants the dismantling of Google
The American tech giant is in conflict with the European Commission over its dominance of the digital advertising sector. A message from Brussels to Google: could you please dismantle yourself? The tech giant must indicate this month of November how it intends to comply with the European Commission’s decision of…
Global economy ‘yet to feel the pain’ from tariffs
The president of the European Central Bank said Sunday that the world’s economy has “yet to feel the pain” from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Christine Lagarde said that at some point the exporters and importers will no longer accept smaller profit margins caused by…
EU warns Ukraine over corruption as Brussels unveils enlargement reports
The bloc’s top diplomat said that 2030 was a “realistic deadline” for bringing in new members. Ukraine must avoid backsliding on anti-corruption efforts to remain in the fast lane for EU membership, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Tuesday as she unveiled a report praising pro-EU reforms in Moldova, Albania and Montenegro. “Amid the challenges…