Sara Nanni, spokesperson of The Greens on security policy, says that the Federal Government has squandered public trust due to its poor communication regarding the new military service. The lack of clear information on the obligation to deregister during extended stays abroad has caused uncertainty among the men affected.
By Gabriel Bub
Germany’s struggling automotive industry is looking for new avenues. Synergies with the defense industry offer opportunities, but not a comprehensive solution to the employment crisis. This is a review of developments over the past few weeks.
By Katharina Horban
Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, he has escalated his threats, going so far as to say that Iran could be wiped out overnight.
By Marion Bergermann
In order to improve the technical tracking of arms exports to the Gulf states, the BMWE has replaced a general export license issued as recently as March with a new one. Critics view this as a response to overly lax export practices.
By Markus Bickel
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
Hoffmann, who runs the missile newsletter Missile Matters, started his new job on April 1.
By Gabriel Bub
The war against Iran is forcing the United States to pull troops, ships and missile defense systems out of Asia. Beijing is benefiting from the fact that Trump is once again getting bogged down elsewhere.
By Andreas Landwehr
In light of the economic consequences of a US-Iran war, Europe must rethink its current stance and also capitalize on the opportunities it presents. The continent should not only focus on the risks – it should also look for opportunities.
By Gerlinde Niehus
From venture capital to defense tech start-up: Project A founder Uwe Horstmann is the new CEO of Stark.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Four pan-European flagship projects aim to close most critical capability gaps. There is no information on the costs of the joint defense efforts.
By Stephan Israel
