Germany is preparing for conflicts in space. Space gliders, special satellite technologies and closer cooperation with industry and science are to help, as a draft of the space security strategy shows. The strategy could be officially presented on Nov. 19
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Today, Wednesday, the Minister of Defense and the coalition parties could agree on the model for the new military service.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Whether it’s ammunition, clothing for the troops or aid for Ukraine: The budget committee’s review meeting on Thursday could result in billions of euros being shifted in the defense budget.
By Gabriel Bub and Robert Wallenhauer
One paragraph in the draft of the Federal Armed Forces Planning and Procurement Acceleration Act is causing concern in the energy sector: If the law is implemented in this form, the Bundeswehr would have the final say on the construction of wind turbines.
By Gabriel Bub
The BSI Report 2025 warns: Russian hackers are targeting authorities, AI is being used for manipulation and Germany remains digitally vulnerable.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Lithuania has a new defense minister: Robertas Kaunas is considered to have little experience in security policy.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Swedish arms manufacturer Saab is expanding production of the Gripen fighter jet and promoting itself as a partner for other companies. In an interview, CEO Micael Johansson explains what makes the fighter jet so successful and what he sees as critical of armaments policy in Europe.
By Gabriel Bub
The last-minute swap of experts leaves room for speculation. Even within the CDU/CSU, support is waning for a lottery-based system for conscription screening.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Paul Simon Schmidt is deputy chair of the Foreign and Security Policy Association of Parliamentary Staff. As such, he wants to raise awareness of security policy in the Bundestag.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
