The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service warns of Russia’s long-term strategic goals in the war against Ukraine. Moscow merely using peace talks as a stalling tactic while expanding its military capabilities, according to the assessment.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Bundeswehr and European sovereignty require technological security in all dimensions. Stephanie Willmann argues that there is less urgency in terms of funding than in the implementation of a clear strategy for defense and innovation.
By Stephanie Willmann
Aggressors such as Russia, China, North Korea and Iran are increasingly focusing their attacks on the suppliers and personnel of defense companies.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Although Ukrainian defenders can mostly hold the frontlines, Russia is demonstrating that it could be superior in the war of attrition – due to the sheer number of drones it produces and deploys.
By Redaktion Table
The Federal Foreign Office is re-staffing eleven embassies.
By Stefan Braun, Michael Bröcker and Sven Siebert
In future, all three Joint Force Commands will be led by Europeans. This is part of an agreement to divide responsibility within NATO more fairly.
By Stephan Israel and Nana Brink
The Munich-based company OroraTech supplies forestry operations and authorities with rapid data on fires. Now it also wants to offer the technology to the German armed forces.
By Ralf Nestler
The topic of water security should be at the top of the agenda in Munich, write the authors Ambika Vishwanath and Matthias Berninger. Technology could help solve the crisis, but more is needed, they say.
By Ambika Vishwanath and Matthias Berninger
No joint appearance on the central stage – and further uncertainty about the future of the joint FCAS fighter jet project. Just before the start of the Munich Security Conference, Franco–German relations are strained.
By Gabriel Bub and Markus Bickel
This year's Munich Security Report focuses on the impact of the US president on European security, the Indo-Pacific, the international trade system and development policy. The solution to global crises takes a back seat.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Markus Bickel
