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Europe’s Defense Lobbying Boom: War in Ukraine Fuels Influence Surge in Brussels

Since war arrived on Europe’s doorstep in February 2022, the defense industry has found itself in the midst of a golden age—one marked by skyrocketing lobbying budgets and a growing presence in Brussels. As the European Union scrambles to bolster...
Germany defense contractor Rheinmetall

Moscow’s Warning to Berlin: German Defense Firm’s Ukrainian Weapons Plant Faces Russian Threats, Declared a “Legitimate Target”

Russia has publicly declared that a newly opened weapons factory in Ukraine, built by Germany's leading defense contractor Rheinmetall, is a “legitimate target” for its armed forces. The comment, made by Russian government spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, underscores the intensifying confrontation...