Arrests and harsh sentences against high-ranking military officers do not solve the Russian army’s major problems. In one and a half years as Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has only managed to modernize selectively.
By Julian Hans
North Korea is supporting Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine with troops, weapons and ammunition. Ruler Kim Jong Un and the regime’s elite benefit from this not only financially.
By Andreas Landwehr
If the Bundeswehr wants to recruit enough volunteers for the new military service, it still has a lot of convincing to do. A very large majority of 14 to 29-year-olds reject the service. This is the result of an exclusive survey.
By Viktor Funk
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are hinting at a realignment of the US military. What consequences this will have for Europe remains to be seen – especially as different tones can be heard from the ranks of the US military.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Under NIS-2, the Ministry of the Interior could prohibit operators of critical infrastructure from installing certain components, for example from China – even retroactively. The energy industry is sounding the alarm and the Bundestag sees a need for improvement.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
In Lithuania, the Bundeswehr's Cyber and Information Space Command (CIR) tested the extent to which it can act as an "early warning system" on the borders with Russia.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Drone manufacturers want to help shape border protection and are hoping for lucrative orders. However, many politically sensitive issues have not yet been clarified. The only clear thing is that new technologies will play a greater role at Europe's borders.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Finland is defending Europe's border, the border between democracy and dictatorship, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. He believes his country is well equipped in view of its comprehensive security concept and broad consensus vis-à-vis Russia.
By Stephan Israel
The Ukrainian defense is crumbling on some fronts. With the new front in Sumy, Russia has succeeded in stretching and thus weakening Ukraine's forces. In cooperation with Reaktion Group Consulting, Table.Briefings analyzes the situation in Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
Ukraine wants to use interceptor drones more often than before to defend itself against Russian drones. Their development is still in its infancy, not least due to a lack of investment. This is where private initiatives come in.
By Viktor Funk
