According to Table.Briefings, the German Ministry of Defense is planning an internal meeting on risks posed by US investors in the defense industry. At the same time, opposition parties are pushing back against the drone manufacturer Stark, which counts Peter Thiel among its investors.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
Norway and Germany are strengthening their cooperation in anti-submarine defense in the North Atlantic. The aim is to give Europe greater autonomy in defending the sea routes in the face of increasing maritime threats.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
India is strengthening its military cooperation with France and at the same time is pushing ahead with its digital ambitions. At the India AI Impact Summit, the country seeks to expand its role as a global player.
By Amelie Richter
Observations in eastern Ukraine and unpleasant surprises during a military exercise in Estonia show how vulnerable Western European armies are in drone combat. Ukrainian soldiers will soon be training Bundeswehr soldiers.
By Viktor Funk
When it comes to drone attacks on critical infrastructures, non-governmental entities are coming up against legal limits. In her Opinion, lawyer Nina Naske therefore calls for a change in the law to enable effective defensive measures.
By Nina Naske
In Bratislava, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump is seeking a negotiated solution with Iran. For the first time, Tehran publicly signaled its willingness to discuss issues beyond its nuclear program. Meanwhile, 250,000 people gathered in Munich alone to demand the fall of the regime.
By Markus Bickel and Nana Brink
The US aims to extend the fossil fuel era and is increasingly asserting a leading role in Europe’s energy sector.
By Viktor Funk
Emmanuel Macron plans to update France’s nuclear doctrine as early as March and to continue the strategic dialogue with Germany and smaller EU member states on potential participation in the French nuclear umbrella. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is not alone in expressing skepticism about this initiative.
By Gabriel Bub and Wilhelmine Stenglin
In the Table.Today podcast, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger calls for continued military support for Ukraine and says he does not expect the war to end any time soon.
By Michael Bröcker
Defense-industrial cooperation was one of the central themes of the Munich Security Conference (MSC). Against this backdrop, NATO’s 2026 accelerator program is set to reach record participation levels, while cooperation with Germany is being further expanded.
By Katharina Horban
