Drone defense on the eastern flank is one of four projects the Commission intends to present at the summit in Copenhagen as part of its roadmap for defense readiness. NATO Secretary General Rutte welcomes the initiative.
By Stephan Israel
Trump's Gaza plan outlines the contours of an internationally led stabilization force. Not the United Nations (UN), but private investors and Trump himself are the most important guarantors of a longer-lasting ceasefire.
By Markus Bickel
In Lithuania, the Bundeswehr's Cyber and Information Space Command (CIR) tested the extent to which it can act as an "early warning system" on the borders with Russia.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
For many years, Vice Admiral Frank Lenski played an active role in shaping the transformation of the Navy, but now he is retiring after more than 40 years.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Franco-German-Spanish program to develop a sixth-generation airborne weapon system is on the brink of collapse. Greens from Germany and France are warning that the FCAS could be canceled without a replacement solution.
By Anton Hofreiter, Sara Nanni, Chantal Kopf, Cyrielle Châtelain, Damien Girard and Catherine Hervieu
Drones have been spotted at Danish military bases again – just days before important EU meetings. The Bundeswehr is sending support forces in view of the EU leaders meeting on Wednesday. The Danish government has banned civilian drone flights until Friday.
By Redaktion Table
To express their gratitude for the German soldiers, the Lithuanians' creativity knows no bounds. During the Oktoberfest, bars offer pretzels to members of the German armed forces.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
President Maia Sandu's pro-European party is clearly the strongest force in Moldova's parliamentary elections after the tally of nearly all votes. It should be able to continue governing alone and Moldova can thus stay on its path toward EU membership.
By Stephan Israel
The wave of hybrid attacks on northern European NATO states is fuelling the debate about stronger powers for the Bundeswehr – and the discussion about a more robust defense by the EU and NATO on the eastern flank of the alliance.
By Markus Bickel, Viktor Funk, Stephan Israel and Okan Bellikli
From drone defense to standoff weapons, the EU wants to push ahead with its defense readiness roadmap in Copenhagen. The proposal on Russian state bank funds is also on the agenda. The dispute over Israel sanctions could overshadow the leaders' meeting.
By Stephan Israel
