Israel moves to make heavy bombs, but U.S. reliance hard to shake, experts sayIsrael plans to bolster its domestic arms production amid reliance on U.S. weapons, driven by ongoing conflicts and external pressures.Investment in heavy weapons highlights Israel's intent to reduce dependence on arms imports while managing geopolitical relationships.
Ukraine races to develop its own long-range weapons to counter RussiaUkrainian officials are increasing arms production amid potential cutbacks in Western military aid, focusing on long-range drones for deeper strikes into Russia.
SIPRI: Weapons trade booming worldwide, especially in Russia DW 12/02/2024The global demand for weapons has surged, particularly due to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, culminating in a 4.2% revenue increase for top arms producers.
Walter Baier: established parties have allowed far-right to flourishThe European Left lead candidate Walter Baier discusses key election issues like cost of living crisis, war in Gaza, and far-right rise.
Ukraine updates: 7 killed in Russian drone strike on Kharkiv DW 02/10/2024NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urges Europe to increase arms production to support Ukraine against Russia.US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz call on US lawmakers to approve military aid package for Ukraine.
Arms for Ukraine: Can the Western Balkans help? DW 03/28/2024Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks arms co-production with Western Balkans for ammunition supply.Western Balkan countries, especially Serbia, are potential ammunition suppliers for Ukraine due to their production capabilities.
Ukraine updates: 7 killed in Russian drone strike on Kharkiv DW 02/10/2024NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urges Europe to increase arms production to support Ukraine against Russia.US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz call on US lawmakers to approve military aid package for Ukraine.
Arms for Ukraine: Can the Western Balkans help? DW 03/28/2024Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks arms co-production with Western Balkans for ammunition supply.Western Balkan countries, especially Serbia, are potential ammunition suppliers for Ukraine due to their production capabilities.