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
After years of low defense spending, NATO is undergoing a profound transformation of its deterrence and defense capabilities. Increasing spending by European allies and the focus on the High North have strengthened the alliance.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Following serious Russian attacks, Ukraine wants to persuade the United States to provide security guarantees in Abu Dhabi. The high number of Russian drones and missiles also illustrates how urgently Kyiv needs more air defense systems.
By Viktor Funk
In its World Report 2026, Human Rights Watch warns of an existential global human rights crisis and calls for an alliance of democracies to uphold the international order.
By Katharina Horban
At its Leaders’ Retreat in Zagreb, the European People’s Party (EPP) decided to strengthen military cohesion within the European Union. The group’s leader, Manfred Weber, has been tasked with developing a concept for an expanded defense union.
By Markus Grabitz
With the transfer of the multinational battlegroup in Lithuania, the last of three units will be placed under the command of Panzerbrigade 45 this week. This will raise the German brigade’s troop strength in Lithuania to around 1,700 soldiers.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
In the event of a US attack, Iran’s supreme leader warned of a regional war. Meanwhile, in Tehran, Qatar’s foreign minister met with his Iranian counterpart and a close confidant of Ayatollah Khamenei. The brief visit fueled speculation that Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani may have delivered an important message to Iran – possibly on behalf of the United States.
By Redaktion Table
The German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space is seeking closer cooperation with the Ministry of Defense. Going forward, officials from both ministries will be seconded to the other in order to strengthen coordination on space security.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The EIB has drastically increased its commitment in the defense sector. More than four billion euros were invested in military infrastructure and research, which represents a clear reorientation of its financial policy.
By Stephan Israel
Much has been achieved, say female soldiers and politicians. But more women are needed for “genuine integration”. Their 13% share has been stagnating for years, and interest in a career in the troops is declining.
By Nana Brink
