A Chinese ship has, for the first time, used an alternative route through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite price controls, oil prices in China rose, leading to long lines at gas stations.
By Fabian Peltsch
Given the growing importance of dual-use technologies for security and defense, there is a need for dialogue between civilian and military research. This could – similar to the strategic industrial dialogue – serve as a model for coordination between ministries.
By Marc Bovenschulte
Quantum Systems is investing in the Ukrainian drone manufacturer WIY Drones. Together, they plan to supply 15,000 interceptor drones to the Ukrainian National Guard.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The Gulf states are showing a strong interest in Ukraine's expertise in drone defense. Although an export ban is still in effect, Kyiv is preparing to export certain military equipment and reviewing applications for potential future exports.
By Viktor Funk
Interest in Iron Beam is growing in the Persian Gulf as well as in Germany: The laser system, developed by the Israeli defense contractor Rafael, is said to be a very cost-effective solution against drones. However, its developers appear to be promising more than the system can deliver.
By Yossi Melman
Given the massive increase in military spending and the debate over NATO's 5% target, a targeted defense strategy would be more effective than the Bundeswehr's current “more is better” approach. This is the conclusion reached by Greenpeace in a new study.
By Markus Bickel
For the first time, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) is introducing cross-sector security standards for businesses. The DIN SPEC Corporate Security initiative, part of the National Economic Security Strategy, is designed to strengthen the resilience of businesses.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Dutch military is drawing lessons from the drone war in Ukraine and will begin recruiting up to 1,200 drone specialists starting April 1. This also has implications for the German Armed Forces – the two militaries have traditionally maintained one of the closest partnerships in Europe.
By Katharina Horban
The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) warns that the risk landscape in Germany and the European Union has grown more complex, It is therefore calling for the concept of “integrated security” in Germany’s National Security Strategy to be broadened. In its view, the German Security Council’s military focus falls short.
By Kai Schöneberg
Just under a year after the widespread blackout on the Iberian Peninsula, European grid operators have presented recommendations for action. The first changes at the EU level could be implemented in just a few weeks.
By Manuel Berkel
