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Quantum Systems raises $1.2bn as Europe’s drone war economy accelerates
Quantum Systems’ $1.2 billion Series D gives the German autonomous-systems company fresh capital to scale drone production across allied markets, deepen its Airbus partnership and compete for Europe’s next-generation defence budgets.
Romania shoots down second drone in two days as Ukraine war tests NATO airspace defences
Romania has shot down two drones in two days. The interceptions protect NATO airspace but raise the risk of a direct confrontation with Russia.
China targets 14 European entities as Russia sanctions trigger new EU trade confrontation
EU sanctions on Chinese suppliers have triggered immediate retaliation. European defence firms now face a new test of their dependence on Chinese inputs.
Why Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK could test NATO resolve
Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK is raising NATO security concerns as Andy Burnham backs Ukraine and naval tensions rise.
Kyiv hit by ballistic missile attack as Ukraine war reaches deeper into Russia
Ukraine hit Russian logistics hubs deep behind the front. Hours later, Kyiv faced a major ballistic barrage, exposing the war’s widening geographic reach.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy backs Naftogaz chief Sergii Koretskyi as Ukraine’s next prime minister
Ukraine is changing its wartime leadership as Russia targets energy assets. Sergii Koretskyi now faces the winter, defence and reform tests.
Revised Russia sanctions bill targets India and China over Moscow energy purchases
Washington cut its Russia tariff threat from 500% to 100%, but India and China remain exposed. Donald Trump’s waiver may determine the real impact.
Ukraine’s deep strikes pressure Moscow defences and Russia’s fuel infrastructure
Russia says 340 Ukrainian drones approached the Moscow region as Kyiv widened strikes on refineries, testing air defences and fuel supplies.
Russian missiles strike Kyiv as attacks injure 17 in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv
Russian missiles struck Kyiv as attacks injured 17 in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, testing Ukraine’s defences after a new European coalition formed.
Why Germany’s 50,000-drone order marks a new phase in military aid for Ukraine
Germany is funding 50,000 Ukrainian-made drones. The bigger shift is towards affordable, autonomous weapons produced at industrial scale in Europe.