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- 1Germany bets its economic future on military rearmament●Germany Is Staking Its Economic Future On Military Rearmament
Germany is shifting its economic strategy toward large-scale military rearmament, with defence spending increasingly framed as an engine for industrial growth. Observers are debating whether the country can revive its stagnant economy through arms production and defence investment, and what the move means for European security and Germany's fiscal priorities. The debate has drawn wide attention among economics and policy audiences.
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Estonia says Russia was behind an arson attack on a defence company that supplies Ukraine. The accusation escalates tensions between the NATO member and Moscow, adding to a pattern of hybrid incidents in the Baltic region. Officials say the targeting of an arms manufacturer linked to Ukraine shows Russia's willingness to strike Western supply chains directly.
- 3France's DGA places first firm order with drone maker Harmattan AI●# Drones # antidrones # DGA # commande # HarmattanAI # défense # France # Drones # counterdrones # DGA # order # Harmatt
France's defence procurement agency, the DGA, has placed its first firm order with Harmattan AI, a French unicorn specialising in autonomous drones and counter-drone systems. The move signals growing French investment in drone and anti-drone technology for its armed forces. Commenters in defence circles highlight it as a boost for a homegrown startup in a fast-moving strategic sector.
- 4Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence robotics firm Milrem▼Estonia blames Russia in arson attack on military robotics firm Milrem
Estonian authorities have blamed Russia for an arson attack on Milrem, an Estonian company that develops military robotics. The accusation adds to a pattern of alleged Russian sabotage operations targeting European defence industry and infrastructure supporting Ukraine. Officials have not detailed the evidence in the initial report, and Moscow has not commented on the allegation.
- 5SMBC Americas COO Greg Keeley departs after one year▼SMBC Americas COO is out Greg Keeley is no longer with the company he joined last year, according to an email sent to st
Greg Keeley is no longer with SMBC Americas, leaving his role as chief operating officer, according to an internal email sent to staff on Monday. Keeley joined the banking group's Americas operations only last year. News of the abrupt exit, first reported by Banking Dive, is drawing attention from finance industry watchers discussing leadership changes at the Japanese bank's US arm.
- 6Veritone Partners with ATP Media to Monetize Tennis Archive▼Veritone Partners with ATP Media to Unlock New Revenue from Tennis's Greatest Moments
AI company Veritone has announced a partnership with ATP Media, the broadcasting arm of the men's professional tennis tour, aimed at unlocking new revenue from historic tennis footage. The deal will use Veritone's technology to archive, tag and license the sport's greatest moments to broadcasters and brands. The announcement was made via a Business Wire press release.
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Estonia is opening its military to defense investors and technology firms, in a move aimed at deepening cooperation between the armed forces and the private defense sector. The initiative signals Tallinn's push to attract defense technology companies and accelerate innovation in its armed forces, reflecting heightened security concerns in the Baltic region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- 8Prime Video Nordics To Bring More Female-Led Originals●Prime Video Nordics Plans "More Feminine Point Of View" In Originals
Prime Video's Nordic division says it plans to give its original programming a 'more feminine point of view'. The announcement signals a programming shift for the streaming service's output in Scandinavia, with future originals expected to reflect more women-centred stories and perspectives. The news was reported by Deadline and is drawing attention among television industry watchers in the region.