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March 4, 2025

EU unveils €800bn plan to boost defence: ‘We are in an era of rearmament’

Investors spy opportunity for defence startups in wake of Ukraine fallout

European Union leaders unveiled an €800bn plan to rearm the continent on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump suspended military aid to Ukraine. 

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Martin Coulter

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