Small tech groups impatient with ‘jam tomorrow’ promise of contracts in return for discounted or free equipment
German company’s shares under pressure over profitability concerns and questions about the future of warfare
Cancelled deployment of weapons battalion as continent is re-arming threatens Nato deterrence against Russia
BAE’s Hägglunds is increasing capacity as it gears up for a huge joint order from several of the region’s armies
Donald Trump retaliates against Friedrich Merz over chancellor’s criticism of US-Israeli war effort
Move to shore up regional partners during Iran war comes as US warns Europe of delays to weapons shipments
Deferred deliveries could include those used in Ukraine’s defence against Russia
Defence company accused of failing to prevent bribery in Algeria and Oman
Deployment of equipment is one of the first examples of major defence co-operation between the two states
Weapons makers’ shares slide as investors fear production bottlenecks and uncertainty over US defence funding
Use of costly missiles and air defence interceptors raises alarm about US readiness for other conflicts
European aerospace and defence group hit by persistent delays receiving engines for its A320s
BAE Systems, one of the defence groups involved, says it will ‘redeploy’ staff if longer-term funds not secured
Production bottlenecks and uncertainty over US munitions funding weigh on stock prices for weapons makers
Authorities are reopening travel hubs after Tehran suspended air traffic because of US-Israeli strikes
Investors show ‘insatiable appetite’ for the sectors while others struggle for funding
Fallout from war in Iran has fuelled demand for protection from UAVs
US aircraft maker narrows losses and posts widest gap over European rival since 2018
Mediators have until April 28 to overcome power struggle between Airbus and Dassault Aviation
A third US carrier group and up to 10,000 elite troops expected in region by end of month
French group expects Middle East conflict to boost orders, from rockets to air surveillance systems
The UK defence company is building Type 31 frigates quickly at Rosyth to fill an awkward gap
Major shift from pacifist stance will allow defence contractors to target international markets
Trend reverses prior hesitance over arms investments because of slow growth and perceived conflict with ESG standards
Defence secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed to overhaul US military procurement
