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Read our Op'Ed in @euobs about how #EU 'simplification' will fuel a global arms race: The cost will be measured "in the human suffering caused by European weapons in tomorrow’s conflict zones" #DefenceReadiness #EUdefence euobserver.com/203546/how-the…

"As Donald Trump presses allies to assist the US and Israel in their war against Iran, most European leaders have ruled out deeper involvement – but one country has stepped up: Ukraine." euractiv.com/news/iran-war-…

UK, Netherlands, Finland in talks to set up defense investment bank defensenews.com/global/europe/…

"The @EU_Commission is exploring “new policy instruments” to support the European defence industry in expanding its production capacity, including by stockpiling ammunition" euractiv.com/news/eu-mulls-…

Unconscionable to see @EU_Commission & @EUDefenceAgency as partners of BEDEX Arms Fair taking place now in Brussels, alongside main sponsor @LockheedMartin which proudly contributes to Israel's arms industry w/ fighter jets used for deadly military operations in the Gaza Strip.

"With Europe rapidly rearming in response to wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, countries in the Western Balkans are gaining access to new weaponry – but rising arms purchases across the region risk reigniting old tensions" euractiv.com/news/eu-rearma…

"While the French government’s close relationship with Dassault is well-documented, it’s becoming clear that the German government is following its neighbour’s steps. " euractiv.com/news/fcas-figh…

Intra-EU arms transfers make 16% of combined 🇪🇺27 arms exports, which↗️by 36% btw 2016-20 & 2021-25, (🟰28% of global arms exports, after US with 42%). 4 EU countries + UK are in top 10 largest suppliers. "largest European suppliers send most of their arms exports outside Europe"

HEAR HEAR EU must decide whether the rules-based international order “is more a help or a hindrance to our credibility as a geopolitical actor”, Von der Leyen said. The strongest sign yet that EU might break from decades of rigid adherence to global norms. scmp.com/news/china/dip…

For the first time in two decades, the largest share of 🇺🇸 US arms exports went to Europe in 2021–25 (38%). Read the press release ➡️ bit.ly/4laXOnH #ArmsTransfers #GlobalArmsTrade #ArmsData #SIPRIData #Peace @wgeary @hrw @UN_Disarmament @UNIDIR @controlarms @CAATuk @_ENAAT @johnnywharris Note: The boundaries used in this map do not imply any endorsement or acceptance by SIPRI. Data refers to transfers of major arms during the five-year period 2021–25. Sources: SIPRI Arms Transfers Database, Mar. 2026. doi.org/10.55163/SAFC1…; and George, M., Djokic, K., Hussain, Z. et al., ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025’, SIPRI Fact Sheet, Mar. 2026. doi.org/10.55163/OSMS3….

Israel’s arms industry giant Elbit Systems "is planning to expand its production capabilities and create new jobs across the [European] continent" euractiv.com/news/israeli-d…

Pentagon aggressively lobbies EU against Buy European weapons push politico.eu/article/washin…

'Arsenal of democracy'? Arms makers the only winners in Ukraine. And US taxpayers are still paying. responsiblestatecraft.org/ukraine-war-us… @WilliamHartung argues US arms sales are supporting US military business: that's a "path to endless war, not peace and stability."

"1/3 of the #EU-made military goods that still reach Russia pass through Turkey, a new report by the German economic research institute @ifo_Institut revealed" This will only get worse with increased production and deregulation under #defenceomnibus euractiv.com/news/turkey-re…

Europe’s military push is in focus, but cracks in its arms-export system show. Despite EU rules, loopholes funnel arms to high-risk destinations. Concerns about human rights are often pushed aside by industry lobbying and strategic interests. euronews.com/my-europe/2026…

US F-35 fighter jets: backbone of european air forces. Time for change! stopwapenhandel.org/us-fighter-jet…

Munich Security Conference is place for a ‘Europe +’ strategy with #UK, #Norway and #Canada euobserver.com/202494/munich-…

Top 10 OECD defense spenders allocate (@ONECampaign data): 1) 7X more on the military than on development & diplomacy 2) 65 times more on defense than on global health in 2024 3) while none of the top 10 risks over a 10‑year horizon are military in nature open.substack.com/pub/insider/p/…

Former #EU Budget Commissioner Lewandowski is worried about growing discretionary executive power of @EU_Commission to switch funds, and about "a gradual, irreversible militarisation of our budget" #EUdefence #noEUmoney4arms sciencebusiness.net/news/eu-budget…