Japan’s government has changed its export rules for the shipment of lethal weapons. Germany is among the countries affected.
By Viktor Funk
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will present the military strategy and the strategy for the army reserves, among other things, on Wednesday. Members of Parliament and the Bundeswehr are calling for concrete measures and priorities.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The NGO’s 2025–2026 annual report takes a critical stance toward the German federal government’s foreign policy: The federal government must do more at the EU level, particularly with regard to the International Criminal Court.
By Katharina Horban
Economic sanctions against Syria have been lifted, and the European Commission now intends to reinstate the cooperation agreement in its entirety. A high-level meeting between Syria and the EU is scheduled for May 11.
By Marion Bergermann
The defense startup Helsing is opening a new office in Stockholm. With this branch, the Munich-based company aims to consolidate its operations in Northern Europe.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Rheinmetall and the British company Kraken Technologies are now mass-producing surface drones in Hamburg.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Further delays in the fighter jet program are unacceptable, writes Green Party lawmaker Jeanne Dillschneider. The lesson to be learned from the problems with this major project must be that European defense cooperation requires close political oversight and binding rules.
By Jeanne Dillschneider
German Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius will promote “defense-related value creation” at Hannover Messe on Monday afternoon. The Defense Production Area is aimed at connecting civilian suppliers to the defense industry.
By Robert Wallenhauer
According to Handelsblatt, mediation efforts over the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project have failed. The paper reports that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to make a decision on the project’s future on Tuesday.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The Russian Ministry of Defense is threatening European countries by targeting defense companies with ties to Ukraine.
By Viktor Funk
