Sylvia Pfeifer

Group of eight companies wants to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet for Europe

Cammell Laird, once the engine room of warship building in the UK, positions for potential higher defence spending

Collapse of €100bn project with France leaves countries at a crossroads

CEO of California-based group wants to enlist allies in helping with production of lower-cost weapons

UK firm’s SMR unit beats competition from GE Vernova Hitachi for its third major contract

Low-cost, long-range weapons could be deployed as soon as this year in war against Russia

Funding this year has already surpassed 2025 total as soaring valuations fuel fears of a hype cycle

After months of wrangling over KNDS stake, Berlin’s agreement paves the way for an IPO

IPO will test investor appetite for defence stocks and comes as the region embarks on a rearmament drive

Slump in Rheinmetall shares comes on same day tankmaker fires starting gun on long-awaited IPO