Aerospace Group:

EU Unveils ‘ReArm Europe’ Plan To Boost Defense Spending By Nearly $850 Billion

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

SHARE:

EU Unveils ‘ReArm Europe’ Plan To Boost Defense Spending By Nearly $850 Billion

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, during a press conference. Photo: European Union

The European Union has detailed a new plan to boost defense spending by nearly $850 billion in the coming years, with some of the investment to go toward supporting Ukraine security efforts. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, unveiled the five-part “ReArm Europe” initiative, which arrives as the Trump administration has ordered a pause on further U.S. military aid to Kyiv. “We are in an era of rearmament. And Europe is ready to massively boost its defense…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]