The multi-billion-euro project for the new F126 frigate has stalled, and an alternative is now under consideration. Time is not on the side of the German Navy.
By Redaktion Table
Military reconnaissance is on the verge of a paradigm shift: Artificial intelligence (AI), data fusion and high-resolution satellites are making every operation more transparent than ever. Alliance partners must be able to integrate into these systems quickly, says Armin Fleischmann, head of the Bundeswehr’s Department of Cyber and Information Domain (CID) Planning and Digitalization.
By Torsten Kriening
Serbia has procured CM-400AKG air-to-ground missiles from the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). The purchase is causing concern in neighboring Croatia and Kosovo.
By Frank Stier
After decades of neglect, the Greens are calling for comprehensive reforms in the civil defense sector. They are calling for structural improvements, legislative changes, and greater European cooperation.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Ali Larijani was considered one of the most influential figures in the Iranian leadership. He is reported to have been killed in an airstrike. The consequences are unclear.
By Redaktion Table
The proposed economic protection strategy calls for improved information sharing between the government and businesses. To date, communication has been one-sided; now, both sides are to be better informed about risks.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Defense contractors are warning of growing dependence on critical raw materials. However, investments to strengthen the resilience of critical supply chains are becoming costly.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The German parliament’s Budget Committee has approved an additional €300 million for the F126 frigate. At the same time, ThyssenKrupp’s MEKO alternative remains under consideration as a way to meet NATO requirements from 2028 onward.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
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
The German Armed Forces relied on self-built first-person view drones for the “Grand Quadriga” in Lithuania. Lessons learned from Ukraine showed them that soldiers should also know how to build drones.
By Robert Wallenhauer
