Germany’s three leading defense tech start-ups – Helsing, Stark and Quantum Systems – are increasingly expanding abroad, with four markets emerging as particularly important.
By Robert Wallenhauer
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
If mandatory national service were reintroduced in the German Armed Forces, civilian service for conscientious objectors would also return. Hospitals and charities have signaled their willingness to participate.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Shortly before the Munich Security Conference, the defense ecosystem in the greater Munich area has received another boost. New alliances are taking shape, while the Free State of Bavaria is adjusting the legal framework to further strengthen the sector.
By Katharina Horban
Under its proposed 20th sanctions package, the EU aims to further reduce Russia’s revenues through a sweeping ban on services for Russian crude oil, supplemented by measures targeting the financial sector, cryptocurrencies and expanded export controls.
By Stephan Israel
James Nachtwey illuminates over four decades of war and suffering at the Berlin Fotografiska. His photographs make the human fates behind the headlines tangible.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program will not take place in Turkey as initially planned, but in Oman on Friday. The US negotiators Witkoff and Kouchner want to force the leadership in Tehran to make concessions – initially without military strikes.
By Markus Bickel
Negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are progressing in small steps. Washington and Moscow want to hold military talks again for the first time since 2021. Kyiv reports on another planned meeting.
By Viktor Funk
The EU hopes to finalize the 20th sanctions package on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but the timetable is looking shaky. Ambitious plans for a ban on services for all Russian energy exports by sea are causing particular complications.
By Stephan Israel and Viktor Funk
During his visit to Australia, Foreign Minister Wadephul is promoting closer security cooperation. This will strengthen Germany’s presence in the strategically important Indo-Pacific. Australia also needs allies.
By Angela Köckritz
