The Strait of Hormuz is not yet open. International partners are preparing initiatives to get ships out of the Persian Gulf – preferably without having to pay the expensive toll.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The head of the German Armed Forces Association wants to abolish the "double voluntarism" principle and has received support for this from the Union.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
An exemption from the permit requirement could be issued by administrative regulation as early as this week.
By Redaktion Table
The United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, effective immediately. Further talks are due to take place in Islamabad on Friday.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Ukraine has led the way. Now the US military is also turning to more cost-effective drones and defensive missiles. It’s not just startups developing these low-cost weapons – the US military is too. An overview.
By Katharina Kort
Right at the start of a lengthy procurement process, SatcomBw4 – the largest procurement project for space security – is already causing tension: while the major suppliers are forming a consortium, SMEs are warning of a lack of market openness. The debate highlights just how sensitive the project’s structure is.
By Nicola Kuhrt, Wilhelmine Stenglin and Ralf Nestler
Andreas Fulda simulates the consequences of a military conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Economic interdependencies and political decisions could have a significant impact on international security.
By Florian Keisinger
For many companies, the defense industry is becoming a stable business area. While defense contractors and suppliers have positive expectations for the coming twelve months, other sectors are significantly more pessimistic.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Europe’s dependence on energy imports is generating huge profits for the US and Russia. In early 2026, both countries exported more liquefied natural gas to Europe than ever before.
By Viktor Funk
In a position paper, more than 100 lawmakers from the SPD, the Left Party and the Greens called on the federal government to support maritime rescue operations in the Mediterranean. They also urged the government to draw a clearer line against the controversial Libyan coast guard.
By David Renke
