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Will higher defence spending boost the European economy?

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UK military figures urge Starmer to commit to higher defence spending
Boeing completion of $4.7bn Spirit purchase paves way for Airbus supplier deal
Atlantic Bastion: the UK’s response to Russia’s submarine threat
France intercepted drones flying over nuclear submarine base, defence minister says
France intercepted drones flying over nuclear base, defence minister says
Airbus cuts delivery target after problems with A320 aircraft
Airbus cuts delivery target after issues with A320 aircraft
Trump Jr-backed start-up scores $600mn US federal government deal
Airbus warns of quality issues on some A320 aircraft panels
Airlines avert travel chaos after rushing to install software fix on A320 jets
Travellers face disruption after Airbus warns A320 jets need software fix
Airline travellers face disruption after Airbus warns A320 jets need software fix
UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
German start-ups seek to fill the British army’s ‘drone gap’
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