The permanent secretary at the Estonian Ministry of Defense Kaimo Kuusk warns against relying on immature defense technologies under public pressure and cites two start-ups as examples.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Ahead of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip to China, an expert from the Bertelsmann Foundation warns of a potential Chinese charm offensive. The chancellor must take a clear stance on China’s role in the war in Ukraine.
By Gabriel Bub
Germany also aims to learn from Israel’s approach to integrating reservists and women into the armed forces.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Helsing Co-CEO Torsten Reil talks to Table.Today about plans for the maiden flight of its autonomous CA-1 fighter aircraft.
By Alex Hofmann
The Ministry of Defense is denying an additional procurement of F-35 jets, while rumours are circulating about possible further orders. Such a move could put a strain on Franco–German relations.
By Gabriel Bub
There are differing views on the planned procurement of combat drones from start-up Stark. The CDU/CSU sees fewer problems with investor Peter Thiel’s stake than the Ministry of Defense and the opposition.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The second round of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program has just concluded in Geneva. Now the leadership in Tehran is deploying naval forces to the Gulf of Oman for joint maneuvers with Russian units.
By Markus Bickel
Ukraine and Russia described the latest peace talks in Geneva as difficult. Further meetings have been announced – not least because both sides are keen to project a constructive stance toward US President Donald Trump.
By Viktor Funk
The European Union is preparing a comprehensive package to strengthen resilience along its eastern border. Enhanced security measures and targeted economic support are intended to better equip regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine to withstand hybrid threats.
By Stephan Israel
It remains unclear who was behind the denial-of-service attack on Deutsche Bahn. Claudia Plattner, president of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), warns that Germany remains vulnerable in the digital space.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
