Strategic enabler: South Korea’s defense industry and its expanding role in NATO security
Although South Korea is not a member of NATO, the convergence of strategic interests between Seoul and the Alliance is unmistakable.
Sweden unveils new strategy to strengthen defence industry and national security
The Swedish Government adopted a comprehensive new strategy for the country’s defence industry aimed at fostering innovation, boosting production, and enhancing cooperation.
Industry welcomes EU–UK security and defence partnership, calls for swift action
The EU and United Kingdom have agreed on a Security and Defence Partnership following the EU–UK Leaders Summit held in London on 19 May.
ASD and Ukraine sign defence industry cooperation agreement
The primary objective of the MoU is to foster collaboration between Ukrainian defence companies and ASD members.
Lithuania launches €300 million ‘Vytis’ initiative to boost defence industry
Lithuania has launched the 'Vytis' initiative aimed at strengthening its defence industry capabilities, promoting innovation, and increasing international competitiveness.
New study highlights importance of the defence industry. Four out of ten affirm its “contribution to security in Germany and Europe”
The defence industry is gaining importance in Germany, with almost four out of ten respondents seeing it as making a significant contribution to the security of Germany and Europe.
German defence industry expands workforce amid rising demand for armaments
Germany’s defence industry is significantly increasing employment in response to growing demand for military equipment, driven largely by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine and Sweden continue strengthening strategic cooperation in the defence industry
Ukraine and Sweden are continuing to strengthen their strategic partnership in the defence industry, with particular focus on joint ventures and innovative military technologies.
Ukraine’s defence industry hits USD 9 billion milestone in 2024 with missile breakthroughs
Ukraine has significantly expanded its defence manufacturing capabilities in 2024, producing military equipment worth USD 9 billion.
Donald Trump signs executive order to reform arms exports and procurement, boosting U.S. defence industry
The move is intended to simplify international arms sales and boost revenues for American defence manufacturers, while also supporting domestic job creation.
Germany considers converting automotive factories to defence production
On 7 March, the Federal Association of the German Security and Defence Industry (BDSV) proposed repurposing selected automotive factories for defence production.
Ukraine becomes the world’s largest arms importer as the United States expands global export dominance
Ukraine became the world’s largest importer of major arms in the period 2020–24, with its imports increasing nearly 100 times over compared with 2015–19.