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Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger at the company's annual press conference
Finance
Rheinmetall’s stock has soared over 1,000%, and the German defense giant sees growth ‘that we have never experienced before’
By Stuart DyosMarch 16, 2025
A view of a Leopard 2 tank at a production line as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a new munitions factory of German defence contractor Rheinmetall on February 12, 2024 in Unterluess, Germany. The war in Ukraine has been a boon to Rheinmetall as Germany seeks to provide Ukraine with munitions, including artillery shells, and also increase its own supply.
Finance
Germany’s biggest weapons contractor—now worth more than Volkswagen—could literally be moving onto carmaker’s turf
By Ryan HoggMarch 13, 2025
Spain—NATO’s smallest defense spender—vows to hit 2% defense target as EU pressure continues
Politics
Spain—NATO’s smallest defense spender—vows to hit 2% defense target as EU pressure continues
By Alfons Luna and BloombergMarch 13, 2025
Tariffs are causing a market meltdown—but some in the wealthy 1% see a chance to cash in
Personal Finance
Tariffs are causing a market meltdown—but some in the wealthy 1% see a chance to cash in
By Alicia AdamczykMarch 12, 2025
Musk calls on US to quit NATO, stop paying for defense of Europe
Politics
Musk calls on US to quit NATO, stop paying for defense of Europe
By Ros Krasny and BloombergMarch 9, 2025
An aerial view of the Pentagon
Politics
Thousands of soldiers were discharged for refusing the COVID vaccine, but only 650 are interested in returning to their jobs now—even with Trump’s promise of back pay
By Lolita C. Baldor and The Associated PressMarch 5, 2025
European Commission Ursula von der Leyen looks concerned
Politics
EU leaders scramble to devise a Ukraine defense plan after Trump revokes U.S. support: ‘Europe faces a clear and present danger on a scale none of us have seen in our adult lifetime’
By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert and The Associated PressMarch 5, 2025
German designated chancellor and leader of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) Friedrich Merz speaks to the media the day after the Hamburg city-state election on March 03, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Merz is under pressure to negotiate the formation of the next federal government coalition quickly in order to help strengthen Europe's position over defence and its relationship to the USA.
Finance
‘Germany is back’: Coalition unveils bumper $1.3 trillion spending pledge as country breaks with constitution to revive economy
By Ryan HoggMarch 5, 2025
(Back row left to-right): Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Czech Republic’s Prime Minister Petr Fiala; (Middle row left to right) Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; (Front row left to right) France's President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Politics
Europe announces unprecedented $840 billion rearmament plan to tackle ‘grave’ threats, sending defense giants BAE and Thales soaring
By Ryan HoggMarch 4, 2025
Defense Secretary Hegseth tells Pentagon to cut 8% of its 2026 budget to fund Trump priorities
Finance
Defense Secretary Hegseth tells Pentagon to cut 8% of its 2026 budget to fund Trump priorities
By Tara Copp and The Associated PressFebruary 20, 2025
Armin Papperger, chief executive officer of Rheinmetall AG, during the Federation of German Industries (BDI) conference in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Germany's business outlook declined for the first time in five months a sign that the gradual recovery in Europe's biggest economy faces headwinds.
Politics
Europe is stuck at the kids’ table in Ukraine peace talks—and it’s our own fault, says German defense chief
By Ryan HoggFebruary 18, 2025
Top Palantir execs slam Silicon Valley for focusing on ‘trivial yet solvable inconveniences’ instead of tackling national problems
Tech
Top Palantir execs slam Silicon Valley for focusing on ‘trivial yet solvable inconveniences’ instead of tackling national problems
By Jason MaFebruary 16, 2025
Israeli defense minister tells army to prepare plans for Palestinians to leave Gaza under Trump plan
Politics
Israeli defense minister tells army to prepare plans for Palestinians to leave Gaza under Trump plan
By The Associated PressFebruary 6, 2025
Christian Luiga, chief financial officer of TeliaSonera AB, speaks during a news conference to announce earnings at the company's headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.
Tech
Daniel Ek says Spotify’s new CFO, a former defense exec, is ditching his suits for t-shirts as streaming giant breaks fresh records
By Ryan HoggFebruary 5, 2025
RTX now has a $218 billion backlog for its commercial aircraft and defense products
Tech
RTX now has a $218 billion backlog for its commercial aircraft and defense products
By Jessica MathewsJanuary 28, 2025
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