Arms trade
Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, Taiwan says ties with US 'very stable'
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung reassures the island’s position won’t be compromised in Trump-Xi talks, citing stable US-Taiwan relations.
Spanish parliament approves Israel arms embargo
Germany follows through on arms embargo as Berlin weapons shipment to Israel halt
DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales
German halt to arms support to Israel is a blunder - opinion
The announcement by Chancellor Friedrich Merz was met with swift backlash from Jewish organizations.
Germany's halt to arms exports to Israel is response to Gaza expansion plans, chancellor says
"We cannot deliver weapons into a conflict that is now being pursued exclusively by military means. We want to help diplomatically, and we are doing so," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel over Gaza war
The two resolutions failed by 73 to 24, and 70 to 27, in the 100-member chamber in voting late on Wednesday night.
Israel, Ukraine set to deepen defense cooperation, Kyiv's FM says
Propelled by wartime urgency, both nations have built a formidable defense-tech ecosystem with cutting-edge innovation reaching warfighters on the battlefield in record time.
UK munitions transfers to Israel continued despite supposed cut off - report
The report claims UK firms have continued to export munitions and F-35 parts.
Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100b. arms package - sources
Lockheed Martin Corp could supply a range of advanced weapons systems including C-130 transport aircraft.
Bullets purchase from Israel rattles Spain's leftist coalition
Spain pledged in Oct. 2023 to stop selling weapons to Israel due to its war with Hamas in Gaza, widening that commitment to include weapons purchases last year.
Trump preparing executive order to increase weapons exports, sources say
Trump has expressed his frustration with members of Congress delaying previous foreign arms sales over human rights concerns.
Danish media campaign seeks to torpedo Elbit deal
Denmark is considered one of the countries where public opinion and the street are clearly leaning in a pro-Palestinian direction while the government cultivates good relations with Israel.
Ex-UK defense chief: 'We've all gained from Israel's experience'- Interview
Former UK top General discusses bilateral security cooperation and praises IDF-UK collaboration: "We all benefited from the difficulties Israel faced."
Students occupy defense firm Leonardo's Turin headquarters to protest over Gaza
The students, who unfurled a flag of the Palestinian territories from the roof of Leonardo's offices, said the company was supporting Israel.
