Denmark, Norway, and Sweden announced on Tuesday that they will jointly finance a weapons package worth USD 500 million for Ukraine. On Monday, the Netherlands had already declared itself the first NATO country to deliver a multi-million dollar package of US weapons as part of the NATO US initiative Purl.
By Gabriel Bub
Specialized policymakers in the German Bundestag from both opposition and governing parties want the new cybersecurity requirements to apply equally to companies and the federal administration.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The drone startup Stark and MBDA subsidiary TDW will jointly develop warhead systems for kamikaze drones in the future.
By Gabriel Bub
The restructuring is set to take place in three phases. Until final implementation next year, adjustments can still be made within the subordinate and main departments.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The Bundeswehr’s Cyber and Information Domain Service plans to establish its own drone unit. The unit’s training will go beyond reconnaissance operations.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Starting in 2027, the new US fighter jets are scheduled to be stationed in Büchel. The Greens and the Left Party are calling for greater transparency in the planning process.
By Nana Brink
Aid organizations are sounding the alarm: Without a ceasefire and access for overland transport, the dramatic humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip cannot be alleviated.
By Markus Bickel
The government aims to approve the draft implementation law of the EU NIS‑2 cybersecurity directive this Wednesday. However, that outcome is by no means certain.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The European Commission is proposing to partially exclude Israel from the Horizon Europe research program. This would primarily affect the participation of companies based in Israel in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator.
By Corinna Visser
Green budget rapporteur Sebastian Schäfer accuses the federal government of sleight of hand in the 2025 defense budget. On Wednesday, the government plans to approve the key figures for 2026 and beyond in cabinet.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Markus Bickel
