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German Government publishes report on defence export policies in 2023

According to provisional figures, individual licences were issued for the final export of military equipment worth approx. €12.2 billion in 2023. This figure consists of €6.4 billion for war weapons and €5.8 billion for other military equipment. The main country of destination is Ukraine: exports of military equipment worth around €4.4 billion were approved for it. This means that, as in 2022, Ukraine was once again the “third country”1 with

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26/01/2024

Finland: Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation

The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to prepare provisions on permit requirements for the export of ammunition. The aim is to prevent especially the export of cartridge components to Russia in line with the EU’s sanctions decision.
The Council of the EU’s decision of 2014 prohibits the selling, supply, transfer or export of arms and related equipment to Russia. In June 2023, the Council

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19/01/2024

UK Defence Secretary: Defending Britain from a more dangerous world

The belligerent autocratic state was making a comeback – having got away with the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, Putin launched his brutal invasion of Ukraine eight years later. And as Russia continues its illegal campaign in Ukraine, China is assessing whether the West loses its patience. Today, Russia and China have been joined by new nuclear, and soon to be nuclear, powers. North Korea promising to expand its

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15/01/2024

Polish Armaments Group agrees defence agreements with UK firms

UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE), part of the UK Department for Business and Trade, has been a key player in facilitating and securing these deals, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy. The aim is to strengthen long-term economic and defence cooperation between the two countries and support the UK’s competitive export offer. These agreements mean the frigates will be built in Poland with substantial

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13/01/2024

Defence Equity Facility: EU Commission and the EIF join forces to boost investment in defence innovation 

The Defence Equity Facility aims to stimulate the development of an ecosystem of private funds investing in defence innovation. The initiative will focus on technologies with dual-use potential encompassing both civilian and defence applications, to further support the EU’s security, in line with InvestEU’s objectives. This new funding opportunity will be accompanied by capacity building activities to support managers in the development and management of their funds.

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12/01/2024

Ukraine: Every aspect of logistics in the army needs to be expedited – Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Together with the Commander-in-Chief, the General Staff, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Strategic Industries, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, we analyzed the supply of shells and drones in detail. Distribution between brigades and units. Daily needs. Actual costs. The bottom line is that every aspect of logistics needs to be expedited. We also discussed the launch of new production lines for weapons and ammunition in Ukraine –

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10/01/2024

Presidents of Ukraine and Romania discussed economic cooperation and defense support for Ukraine

The Head of State that the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Romania, announced last year, is already yielding tangible results. According to him, the export of Ukrainian products through Romania has increased from 2 to over 3 million tons per month. The interlocutors discussed the possibility of further expanding the capacity of border crossing points to reach the target of 4 million tons. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the

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10/01/2024
picture of the launch of a patriot missile

NATO to buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to enhance Allies’ air defences

NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency will support a coalition of Allies, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain to procure up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to strengthen their air defences amid Russia’s war against Ukraine. The contract will expand the European production of the missiles, enhancing supply and ensuring the replenishment of Allied stockpiles.

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05/01/2024

Ukrainian fighter pilots will begin their training in Denmark with Norwegian F-16`s

Norwegian Defence minister Bjørn Arild Gram visited the airfield in Bodø this week, where the remaining preparations for the F-16s are being conducted before a mission. Norway is presenting two F-16 fighter jets that will train and educate Ukrainian personnel in Denmark. Norway is also sending down ten instructors that will aid in the training and education. – The contribution of F-16 from the military sector is nothing more than

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03/01/2024

Air defense: President of Ukraine discusses defense cooperation with the UK PM

The Head of State spoke about the continued Russian aerial terror against Ukrainian cities. He noted that over the past five days, the enemy had fired at the very least 500 missiles and combat drones at the territory of Ukraine. The President noted the UK’s substantial and comprehensive contribution to bolstering Ukraine’s air defense system, particularly with radars, advanced anti-drone systems and missiles.

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02/01/2024

Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy on new defense packages 

For the next year, we have set ourselves crystal clear goals in terms of artillery, drones, missiles, and armored vehicles. One of our major political results this year is an agreement with our partners, particularly the United States, on co-production of weapons. Establishment of new production facilities. Localization in Ukraine. Expansion of the repair base. All this contributes to Ukraine’s defense and economic robustness, resulting in considerable GDP growth and

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28/12/2023

Zelenskyy: We must strengthen Ukraine to the point where Russia feels that every one of their strikes will face our retaliation 

According to the President, this year, thanks to the Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, the production of weapons and equipment has tripled compared to last year. There is also an extremely significant increase in the production of ammunition, particularly for artillery. Systematic deployment of ammunition manufacturing for domestic drones is underway, while the quantitative and qualitative indicators of missile production have grown as well. Next year, special attention will be paid

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27/12/2023

MEPs welcome a closer EU-India partnership on security and defence

Security and Defence MEPs visited India from 18 to 20 December to discuss common security challenges and opportunities for cooperation in the strategically important Indo-Pacific region. Against the backdrop of the increasingly important EU-India partnership, the European Parliament sent two delegations to Delhi and Mumbai on 18 to 20 December to discuss common values, not least on democracy and upholding the international rules based order, and the deepening of cooperation

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21/12/2023

Swedish Defence Commission submits total defence report

On Tuesday, 19 December 2023, the Swedish Defence Commission submitted its report on the state and further development of the total defence, with a focus on the civilian defence, to Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin. In the report, the Defence Commission states that it is time for action. Sweden must shape its security policy and its defence based on the scope of the

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20/12/2023

G7 Foreign Ministers condemn launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea

The G7 Foreign Ministers and the EU strongly condemn North Korea’s launch of another intercontinental ballistic missile on 18 December, for the fifth time this year, following the launch of a short-range ballistic missile the day before. The DPRK must cease these illegal and dangerous launches, which blatantly violate UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs) and undermine international peace and security as well as the global non-proliferation regime.

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19/12/2023

NATO Deputy SG concludes two-day visit to Paris to meet senior government and industry representatives

On Friday, Mr Geoană met the Romanian ambassador to France and other Allied ambassadors before meeting with Préfet Stéphane Bouillon, Secretary General for Defence and National Security. While in Paris, the Deputy Secretary General also held talks with representatives from the defence industry, including Mr Éric Trappier, CEO of aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation, and Mrs Pascale Sourisse, senior executive vice-president of Thales Group.

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16/12/2023

European Council conclusions, 14 and 15 December 2023

On 14 and 15 December, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, Middle East, enlargement and reforms, multiannual financial framework 2021-2027, security and defence, migration and other items, EU-Türkiye relations, fight against antisemitism, racism and xenophobia, and strategic agenda.

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15/12/2023
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