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HM Government reported a 51% rise in UK weapons jobs as it linked defence investment to munitions capacity, readiness and industrial growth.
Germany sent Bundeswehr NH90 helicopter support as the EU coordinated wildfire assistance for Belgium and Spain.
Germany’s armed forces deployed helicopters and recovery tanks to support civilian wildfire response in North RhineWestphalia.
Bundeswehr outlined how NATO’s integrated air and missile defence links allied systems to protect European airspace.
Germany’s armed forces set AI ethics rules that keep human control central and align military use with NATO responsibleAI principles.
Australia will spend nearly A$736 million on AIM260 airtoair missiles, becoming the first operator outside the United States.
The European Commission disbursed €3.47bn for Ukrainian drones, missiles, air defence and fighter jets under its Ukraine Support Loan.
Official announcements showed moves on EU scrutiny, defence investment, Russia sanctions, Cuba designations and IndoPacific maritime support.
The EU and Bundeswehr sent aircraft, personnel, vehicles and mapping support as major wildfires hit France and Spain.
Australia committed another $4.6bn to the Osborne submarine yard, raising total investment to $8.5bn under its AUKUS programme.
The Dutch Defence Ministry sought quantum research proposals to strengthen operational advantage and digital resilience, backed by about €4.5 million.
NATO approved common funding and fuel infrastructure plans, while the UK funded nextgeneration air combat and hypersonic target work.
HM Government announced a 10year, £26bn programme to modernise Clyde, Devonport and Portsmouth naval bases and support Royal Navy readiness.
EU and 6 governments moved on defence production, air defence, election observation, development policy and IndoPacific security cooperation.
Australia completed a prototype missiledefence live fire as Germany deployed a Patriot unit to Türkiye under NATO air defence.
UK launches a defence space innovation competition with up to £985k for sensors, platform selfprotection and EM resilience, partnering with UK Space Agency and Dstl.
HM Government set out a £298bn multiyear defence plan, adding £15bn for readiness, lifting spending toward £80bn by 2029, and backing drones, nuclear and nextgen air power.
European Commission delivers first SAFE payment to Lithuania to bolster military capabilities and joint EU procurement.
Germany sent five A400Ms for a twoweek humanitarian airlift to earthquakehit Venezuela, carrying THW teams and medical staff in coordination with partners.
European Commission announced a €6b defence package and €3.2b budgetary support at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, plus over €1.1b in strategic investment agreements.