According to the NGO ONE, Germany and other OECD member states are at risk of losing global influence. This is due to their cuts in development cooperation and diplomacy.
By Katharina Horban
Germany plans to supply Ukraine with five defensive missiles or interceptors for the Patriot system as long as other allies contribute another thirty. Ukraine's allies have pledged a total of EUR 35 billion in military aid to Kyiv.
By Stephan Israel
The successful launch of the new Ariane 6 rocket is an important step for the Franco–German ArianeGroup. Follow-up orders are also likely to depend on the German Armed Forces.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The EU Commission wants to curb the threat that drones pose to critical infrastructure and airports. An action plan provides, among other things, for the use of 5G networks for detection, as well as a seal of approval for trustworthy drones.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
With Arctic Sentry, NATO is launching a new activity to stabilize the Arctic and High North. The aim of the mission is to strengthen cooperation between alliance partners and defuse tensions with the US over Greenland.
By Stephan Israel
EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas is advocating shared debt for European defense ahead of the Munich Security Conference. She also wants to present the member states with a plan on how Russia should contribute to lasting peace in Ukraine.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Stephan Israel
The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service warns of Russia’s long-term strategic goals in the war against Ukraine. Moscow merely using peace talks as a stalling tactic while expanding its military capabilities, according to the assessment.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
High defense budgets are attracting more and more civilian companies, with the BDSV reporting a huge increase in membership. More competition could also curb inflation in the defense sector, says one expert. However, not everyone in the industry is happy about this.
By Gabriel Bub
The talks between Trump and Netanyahu in the White House are fueling conflict among Tehran’s elites. Experts from the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG) analyze what US military strikes would mean for the cohesion of the regime.
By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)
France is apparently considering pulling out of the joint Eurodrone program. The remaining three partners, Germany, Italy and Spain, hope to continue the project despite possible cost increases.
By Gabriel Bub
