Government-to-government deals are to be welcomed if they serve security policy interests, writes Max Mutschler. However, they would be problematic if they were only used to prop up production in Germany.
By Max Mutschler
Claudia Steinhoff leaves Quantum Systems to join the new start-up.
By Viktor Funk
The West is no longer just reacting defensively to hybrid threats, but is also taking proactive measures. For Teija Tiilikainen, Director of the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats in Helsinki, this step is long overdue.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Several insiders have confirmed to Reuters that the mission could probably take place this week.
By Maria Mitrov
Sprind is investing in a defense company for the first time. The start-up Hypersonica is receiving money to develop hypersonic weapon technology for precision strikes.
By Gabriel Bub
Food is increasingly being used as a weapon, write Benedetta Berti and Erin Sikorsky, members of the Munich Security Conference’s Food Security Task Force. NATO countries should therefore prepare for the targeted manipulation of food systems as a hybrid threat.
By Benedetta Berti and Erin Sikorsky
The EU is planning a sweeping ban on services for Russian crude oil to further cut Moscow’s revenues, alongside new measures targeting the financial sector, cryptocurrencies and expanded export restrictions.
By Stephan Israel
Inspector General Carsten Breuer is set to assume leadership of NATO’s Military Committee in 2028. His appointment would further strengthen Germany’s role within the alliance, where it already holds several key positions.
By Nana Brink
Tensions are mounting over Europe’s most expensive air combat program, FCAS, amid speculation about a two-aircraft solution that would preserve cooperation while allowing different fighter jets to be developed.
By Gabriel Bub
A military conflict over Taiwan could rapidly escalate into a multi-front war. Japan, South Korea and US forces stationed in the region would be at risk, while North Korea and Russia could also become involved.
By Andreas Landwehr
