Defense

German MPs cut contracts for kamikaze drones backed by Peter Thiel and Daniel Ek

German lawmakers cut value of kamikaze drones backed by Peter Thiel and Daniel Ek

UK military spending set to account for smaller share of GDP in 2027-28

Merz steps up scrutiny of arms procurement amid spending angst

Ex-Airbus chief says German decision to work with France on fighter jet a ‘mistake’

Canada’s defence companies battle for billions in historic military build-up

Rheinmetall set to win German drones contract alongside start-ups

Rheinmetall muscles back into German drones programme after testing setback

Europe re-arms as US slows defence spending

Rolls-Royce propels the case for thoughtful subsidies

Investors back European start-ups building low-cost air defence

Europe’s ‘tech sovereignty’ ambitions carry security risks, military warns

Ex-techno DJ jailed for global aircraft engine fraud

Rolls-Royce urges UK to commit to subsidies for £3bn engine project

Jet linked to Epstein landed at RAF base in 2013, documents show