EU consolidates export control powers to bypass Russia
Brussels steps in as ‘Wassenaar’ pact on stopping transfer of dual-use technology is hobbled by Moscow
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Tech leaders and MoD Minister Maria Eagle tackle UK defense innovation
Tech leaders and the UK minister for defense procurement tackled what’s blocking innovation during a DSEI roundtable ahead of DSEI UK.
Britain’s secretive fund for spies comes out of the shadows
Britain’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund has ties to MI5, MI6, and GCHQ — and now it’s getting extra cash.
Europe’s wake-up call: Invest in aviation research or lose ground
The region has long been a leader in aviation. However, the sector’s future position hangs in the balance — it is time to invest in research and innovation or risk falling behind.
EU announces punishing sanctions targeting Russian energy and banks
“Our message is clear: This war must end,” Ursula von der Leyen says.
German firm shipped restricted tech to Russia — after EU sanctions kicked in
Calls for tightening of bloc’s sanctions regime after Kontron was able to export millions in sensitive telecoms tech to its Russian arm in late 2023.
Europe needs to up its space game to fend off Musk, Russia and China
The continent needs to focus on cheaper satellites to stay in the space race, NATO’s Admiral Pierre Vandier tells POLITICO.
China is providing ‘very substantial’ military support to Russia, US official says
China is providing Russia with “very substantial” military support in exchange for key technological capabilities, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday (10 September) after talks with EU and NATO counterparts on the matter.
Blinken heads back to China, with a threat over military aid to Russia
Washington accuses Beijing of sending Moscow everything from missile and drone components to machine tools.
UK warns universities China could steal secret tech
Government advice follows report from cross-party intel watchdog urging a tougher line on IP theft and more.
EIB ready to work more with defence but remains cautious, vice-president says
The European Investment Bank is open to financing defence industries but is still reluctant to go beyond dual-use technology, a top EIB official told Euractiv, warning also that the idea of using eurobonds to finance military industry must be carefully…
Dual-use R&D options, France’s influencer law EU alignment
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LEAK: EU Commission mulls options for boosting R&D in dual-use technologies
The European Commission will propose several options for promoting research and development (R&D) related to technologies with dual-use potential, namely, those that can be used for both civil and military purposes, such as drones and satellites.