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UK Aims to Access EU's €150 Billion Defense Fund

7/10/2025

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The UK is pushing to tap into the EU's €150 billion weapons fund by the end of the year, seeking to bolster its defense against Russian aggression during Emmanuel Macron's visit. However, negotiations may hit snags as France aims to restrict UK firms' participation, while also revisiting the 2010 Lancaster House defense pact.

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The UK is pushing to tap into the EU's €150 billion weapons fund by the end of the year, seeking to bolster its defense against Russian aggression during Emmanuel Macron's visit. However, negotiations may hit snags as France aims to restrict UK firms' participation, while also revisiting the 2010 Lancaster House defense pact.