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Chinese Defense Minister Snubs US-led Forum as Hegseth Attends

May 28, 2026 (165 days ago)

Chinese Defense Minister’s repeated no-show at high-level defense forum alongside US Secretary Hegseth highlights persistent US-China tensions, stoking safe-haven demand for gold…

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Norway Backs Macron's Nuclear Deterrence Plan for Europe

May 28, 2026 (165 days ago)

Norway joins France's push to shield Europe with nuclear weapons, boosting prospects for European defense stocks like Rheinmetall and Thales as the…

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Germany’s Pre-IPO Stake in Tankmaker KNDS Hits Valuation Snag, Talks Stall

May 22, 2026 (171 days ago)

Germany’s pre-IPO stake in KNDS faces valuation deadlock, threatening the deal and signaling caution in defense sector pricing.

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SpaceX Mega-IPO Drives KNDS and OHB to Reassess Listing Plans

May 22, 2026 (171 days ago)

SpaceX's record IPO forces European defense and space firms KNDS and OHB to reconsider their own public listing timelines, according to people…

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5,000 US Troops to Exit Europe, Top NATO Official Says

May 19, 2026 (174 days ago)

The US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Europe reshapes geopolitical risk, pressuring the euro and European stocks while boosting gold, the…

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NATO Jet Intercepts Drone Over Estonia, Downing It in Baltic Airspace

May 19, 2026 (174 days ago)

NATO intercepts and destroys a drone over Estonia, stoking geopolitical tensions in the Baltics and briefly lifting safe-haven assets like gold and…

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European Military Equipment Prices Surge 50% Amid Rearmament, Estonia Warns

May 16, 2026 (177 days ago)

European leaders face budget strains as military equipment costs jump 50%, benefiting defense stocks like Rheinmetall amid a continent-wide rearmament push.

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Pope Francis Warns European Rearmament Could Cut Welfare Spending, Threaten Social Stability

May 14, 2026 (179 days ago)

Pope Francis warns Europe's rearmament may undermine social spending, raising fiscal sustainability concerns for eurozone bonds and the common currency.

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NATO Nations Brace for Trump to Pull More Troops from Europe

May 9, 2026 (184 days ago)

NATO nations brace for Trump to pull more troops from Europe, fueling euro weakness and defense stock gains as geopolitical uncertainty rises.

▲ Anticipation of President Trump's formal announcement on further troop reductions

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Australia Sees Military Allies Ready to Work Together If Needed

May 8, 2026 (185 days ago)

Australia highlights allied military readiness for regional security, but the general statement lacks market-moving details, leaving risk assets unmoved.

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