Startups are developing hydrogen-powered drones, a technology that could offer various advantages for military use. However, experts and the German armed forces are cautious in their assessment.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Iraq is being drawn ever deeper into the war with Iran. It is no longer only US targets that are coming under fire; French and Italian units are also being attacked by Shiite militias allied with the regime in Tehran.
By Birgit Svensson
Following the kick-off summit at the German Federal Ministry of Defense in December, CEOs from defense and civilian companies will meet at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on Thursday. The two ministers, Boris Pistorius and Katherina Reiche, are hoping to deepen this collaboration and thereby accelerate scaling.
By Katharina Horban and Markus Bickel
EU foreign ministers are hoping that Hungary’s obstruction will end after the April 12 elections, in which Viktor Orbán could lose power. At the same time, they are preparing a new security strategy and discussing a European contribution to securing the Strait of Hormuz.
By Stephan Israel
Technological competition has become a dominant factor in the Russian war. On the one hand, it reduces movement on the frontlines, but on the other, it creates new momentum. In cooperation with Reaktion Group Consulting, Table.Briefings analyzes the situation in Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
A container ship chartered by the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has been damaged in the Persian Gulf. The G-7 countries are planning joint security measures for shipping routes while the security situation remains uncertain.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Romania pledges logistical support to the US: Up to 500 US soldiers are to be stationed at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base for an initial period of 90 days. Their tasks are “purely defensive in nature,” according to President Nicușor Dan.
By Frank Stier
Following record sales in 2025, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger is increasingly focusing on the growing business with unmanned systems. As early as April, the budget committee could decide on procurement contracts for the FV-014 loitering munition from the Düsseldorf-based defense contractor.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has also changed Moscow’s ties to its post-Soviet neighbors. In the second part of our overview series, we show how the current power structure in Central Asia is shaping up.
By Maria Mitrov
Taufkirchen-based defense contractor Hensoldt and Bulgarian drone manufacturer Dronamics intend to jointly develop an ISTAR drone (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) by the end of the year.
By Frank Stier
