Preliminary data from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy indicate a modest overall decline in approved arms exports, driven largely by a significant fall in exports to Ukraine.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Tensions are mounting over Europe’s most expensive air combat program, FCAS, amid speculation about a two-aircraft solution that would preserve cooperation while allowing different fighter jets to be developed.
By Gabriel Bub
Germany’s three leading defense tech start-ups – Helsing, Stark and Quantum Systems – are increasingly expanding abroad, with four markets emerging as particularly important.
By Robert Wallenhauer
If mandatory national service were reintroduced in the German Armed Forces, civilian service for conscientious objectors would also return. Hospitals and charities have signaled their willingness to participate.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The EU is planning a sweeping ban on services for Russian crude oil to further cut Moscow’s revenues, alongside new measures targeting the financial sector, cryptocurrencies and expanded export restrictions.
By Stephan Israel
Inspector General Carsten Breuer is set to assume leadership of NATO’s Military Committee in 2028. His appointment would further strengthen Germany’s role within the alliance, where it already holds several key positions.
By Nana Brink
Under its proposed 20th sanctions package, the EU aims to further reduce Russia’s revenues through a sweeping ban on services for Russian crude oil, supplemented by measures targeting the financial sector, cryptocurrencies and expanded export controls.
By Stephan Israel
Negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are progressing in small steps. Washington and Moscow want to hold military talks again for the first time since 2021. Kyiv reports on another planned meeting.
By Viktor Funk
Cluster initiatives must be upgraded and used more consistently. This will benefit structurally weak regions just as much as booming conurbations. Table.Briefings has exclusive advance access to the VDI/VDE IT position paper on the topic.
By Katharina Horban
During his visit to Australia, Foreign Minister Wadephul is promoting closer security cooperation. This will strengthen Germany’s presence in the strategically important Indo-Pacific. Australia also needs allies.
By Angela Köckritz
