The German Navy is exercising off Canada’s coast with the combat support ship Berlin, signaling a plan to boost its presence in the North Atlantic. Europe’s defense industry could benefit as well.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Facing urgent infrastructure needs, the Bundeswehr may retain some sites instead of returning them to BImA. Berlin is fast-tracking upgrades under a new procurement law.
By Okan Bellikli
The European Union (EU) could unveil its latest sanctions package against Russia as soon as next week. The Bertelsmann Stiftung considers measures targeting a key commodity particularly promising.
By Manuel Berkel and Viktor Funk
Teyfik Karakücükoglu, former chief of staff to Greens co-chair Omid Nouripour, has been tasked with better connecting policymakers and Germany’s aerospace industry.
By Viktor Funk
Greens lawmaker Jeanne Dillschneider sits on the Bundestag’s Defense Committee and Digital Affairs Committee. While she is well-versed in cybersecurity, engaging with the Bundeswehr and hard defense issues is new to her.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The head of the European Space Agency ESA, Josef Aschbacher, explains in a conversation with Table.Briefings what role defense should play for his agency in the future.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Despite international criticism, Israel is preparing to take control of Gaza City and has approved a highly controversial settlement project in the West Bank.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Defense supplier Renk is one of the beneficiaries of rising defense spending. Yet CEO Alexander Sagel sees limited potential for offsetting the automotive industry’s weaknesses.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejects China as a security guarantor in the event of a ceasefire. Russia had once again suggested Chinese involvement.
By Leonardo Pape
Uwe Peter, managing director of US technology company Cisco in Germany, is advocating for a pragmatic approach to artificial intelligence. The aim is to protect data and expertise without neglecting speed and innovation.
By Uwe Peter
