Europe
German arrests link suspected sabotage network to sites in two countries
Two Belarusian nationals are suspected of planning arson near Nuremberg, while Romania seeks them over a fire at a defence-industry park.
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Europe
Europe
Canada and the EU test an alliance deeper than trade but short of membership
A Montreal summit will open talks on defence, minerals, research and mobility, although EU governments dispute the proposed “associate member” label.
Oceania
Australia says AUKUS remains on track for its first US nuclear submarine
Richard Marles says a Virginia-class transfer in the early 2030s remains feasible, making delivery capacity and workforce readiness the next tests.
Asia
Japan and US put munitions production at the centre of regional deterrence
Shinjiro Koizumi and Pete Hegseth linked industrial capacity to denial-based defence while Tokyo prepares to update its security strategy.
China
France says rare-earth dependence on China can be reduced within five years
Mining and refining projects are advancing, but high-performance magnet manufacturing remains the bottleneck in a supply chain dominated by China.
Oceania
Australian Army builds a decentralised drone fleet for larger-scale use
The Australian Army operates drones in the low thousands across about 20 light-aircraft types, combining central programmes with unit-level purchases and a sovereign quadcopter effort created after DJI systems were barred.
Europe
Spain rejects AI self-regulation and sets a 12-month governance roadmap
Pedro Sanchez called for public oversight of concentrated technological power while proposing stronger cyber defenses, an AI gigafactory and new models for climate, health and energy applications.
Russia
Trump urges Ukraine to stop striking Russian diesel infrastructure
The U.S. president linked Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries to a global diesel shortage, as disrupted Gulf exports and intensified strikes tightened fuel supplies and raised prices.
China
China rejects US AI theft allegations as dispute widens before leaders' meeting
Beijing called Washington's industrial-scale distillation allegations groundless and protectionist, while a US advisory named six Chinese laboratories and described millions of exchanges with leading American models.
Asia
Japan centers new defense budget on drones, artificial intelligence and missiles
The ¥8.9 trillion request for the fiscal year beginning in April 2027 combines uncrewed weapons, longer-range strike systems, AI-enabled command and stronger state support for arms production.
Europe
Poland signs $2.2 billion Piorun air-defense agreement with allied buyers
The framework order covers thousands of Polish-made launchers and missiles, with most going to Poland and the rest to Lithuania, Latvia and Norway through an EU procurement program.
Oceania
Japan and Australia advance frigate deal and deeper defense cooperation
Shinjiro Koizumi will meet Richard Marles in Canberra to discuss Mogami-class frigates, joint weapons development, testing, exercises and intelligence cooperation despite a recent political controversy.