China has imposed export restrictions on seven EU-based defence firms, including entities linked to arms supplies to Taiwan, according to an official statement from Beijing.

South Korea held its inaugural security and defense dialogue with the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels, the foreign ministry said Thursday, following last year’s launch of a bilateral security and defense partnership.

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Finland will spearhead a new European Union (EU) project dedicated to integrating quantum technology into defense systems, the Finnish Ministry of Defense announced on Friday.

Foreign weapons and defense technology manufacturers appear set to benefit from Europe's defense surge, potentially sidelining the continent's own industry despite rapidly increasing military budgets.

The European Union has finalized its strategic defense roadmap, aimed at enhancing Europe’s preparedness against potential military threats.

European leaders have agreed to significantly boost defense spending in response to growing geopolitical threats and shifting global alliances.

By Samir Muradov

On March 6, European Union leaders gathered for an extraordinary summit to approve plans for a substantial increase in defense spending and to demonstrate unity in supporting Ukraine. These steps come amid growing uncertainty about U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump, who has questioned traditional security guarantees for Europe. The decisions made at the summit signal a new phase in the EU's defense policy, carrying sformignificant economic and political implications.

The Kremlin on Thursday expressed concerns over European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to transform the European Union into a defense union, interpreting it as a shift towards militarization and preparation for confrontation.