Denmark is investing heavily in its missile defense. Only European manufacturers are being considered. According to the government in Copenhagen, US manufacturers are not being passed over for political reasons.
By Stephan Israel
Following the Israeli attack on Hamas officials in Qatar, the Gulf states doubt that the USA alone can guarantee their security. Arab and Islamic heads of state and government are therefore meeting in Doha this Monday.
By Markus Bickel
As part of the Vigilant Owl mission, German electromagnetic warfare soldiers are being deployed to Lithuania for a month. They are to help with the surveillance and reconnaissance of the eastern flank.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The alliance is strengthening protection of the eastern flank. Mark Rutte announced the launch of the "Eastern Sentry" operation. It is still unclear how many member states will participate alongside Germany, France and Denmark.
By Stephan Israel
The EU ambassadors have extended Russia sanctions against individuals and organizations for a further six months. The Commission intends to submit the draft for the 19th package of sanctions to the member states at the beginning of this week.
By Stephan Israel
More and more fund providers are advertising that investments in arms companies are "sustainable" because they serve the defense of Europe. However, Frederike Potts and Luca Schiewe from Facing Finance criticize the lack of regulations against arms exports to wars that violate international law.
By Luca Schiewe, Frederike Potts
The youth organizations of the democratic parties in the Bundestag criticize the discussion to date on the reintroduction of compulsory military service. In an interview with Table.Briefings, they call for a greater say in the issue.
By Gabriel Bub, Viktor Funk
Three days after the military strike against the Hamas leadership in Doha, it is still unclear who survived the Israeli attack. For the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the lack of protection from the USA means a geostrategic reorientation.
By Markus Bickel
Following the intrusion of Russian drones into Polish airspace, the Bundeswehr is deploying two more Eurofighters to the eastern flank. The German Aviation Association (BDL) is calling for a better exchange of information with the security authorities.
By Viktor Funk, Nana Brink
The fact that Chancellor Merz was present at the inauguration of the new head of the BND, Martin Jäger, was seen as a positive sign: The agency should no longer be used as a scapegoat.
By Helene Bubrowski
