UNDP calls for development aid from the defense budget
Funds for crisis prevention could help to avoid higher expenditure in the fight against crises.
By Gabriel Bub
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Funds for crisis prevention could help to avoid higher expenditure in the fight against crises.
By Gabriel Bub
It is still unclear whether US President Trump and Russia’s head of state Vladimir Putin will go ahead with preparations for new nuclear tests. Experts doubt this and warn that Beijing, in particular, would benefit from the end of the test moratorium.
By Viktor Funk
The G5 is advancing co-operation with Ukraine. Air defense remains one of the most important issues for Kyiv and is also becoming increasingly significant for Western partners.
By Viktor Funk
Compulsory conscription will start in mid-2027. This is what German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius had insisted on. In future, his ministry will have to report on personnel growth every six months.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The Budget Committee is making financial provisions in the event that the F126 frigate project ultimately fails. An “alternative platform“ could then be commissioned quickly — possibly from TKMS.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
One paragraph in the draft of the Bundeswehr Planning and Procurement Acceleration Act is leading to consternation in the energy sector. If the law is implemented in its current form, the Bundeswehr would have the final say in the construction of wind turbines.
By Gabriel Bub
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
Today, Wednesday, the Minister of Defense and the coalition parties could agree on the model for the new military service.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
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
Lithuania has a new defense minister: Robertas Kaunas is considered to have little experience in security policy.
By Lisa-Martina Klein