The Greens are warning against the government’s planned sharp increase in defense spending through 2030, saying adequate oversight will be nearly impossible and that the Bundeswehr is no longer setting clear priorities given the amount of money available.
By Gabriel Bub
Something that has been in the air since the German–Ukrainian Business Forum last December is now taking concrete shape: Ukraine is transitioning from an aid recipient to a strategic security partner.
By Viktor Funk and Robert Wallenhauer
At the National Maritime Conference in Emden, the focus over the next few days will be primarily on economic issues such as port financing and the shortage of skilled workers. Industry representatives complain that security issues are being neglected.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
More money is being spent on military buildup in the Balkans. Belgrade is investing heavily in new systems and plans to accelerate the automation of its armed forces. However, there are doubts about the motives behind its arms procurement policy.
By Frank Stier
Over the weekend, al-Qaida-linked terrorists and separatists from the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) launched coordinated attacks on several major cities in Mali. The defense minister was killed in Bamako. The military government has remained tight-lipped, and its future appears uncertain.
By Lucia Weiß
Israel’s military has so far been unable to disarm Hezbollah. The Lebanese government is reluctant to take on the task, citing a lack of resources and fears of civil war. International support could help.
By Laura Hülsemann
Aside from the legal questions surrounding the international security operation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Navy is preparing for a possible mission in the Persian Gulf. In the process, gaps in capability are becoming apparent, both in terms of ships and data analysis processes.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects to be given the green light to open negotiating clusters at the informal summit in Cyprus. Following the breakthrough on the €90 billion loan and the 20th package of sanctions, the Ukrainian president hopes to capitalize on current momentum.
By Stephan Israel
The gray zone is expanding, with robots taking over more tasks and enemy infrastructure becoming the primary target – technological competition is reshaping the war in Ukraine. In collaboration with Reaktion Group Consulting, Table.Briefings analyzes how the war is evolving.
By Redaktion Table
Fifteen years after signing their last agreement, Germany and Poland aim to take their defense cooperation to a new level. Plans for closer defense cooperation would open up the large Polish market to German companies.
By Andrzej Rybak
