In the wake of the Iran war, Saudi Arabia is seeking new allies. Because the US is not providing the kingdom with sufficient air defense protection, it is increasingly turning its attention to Pakistan.
By Birgit Svensson
Netanyahu’s plans for largely independent Israeli weapons production are being met with skepticism. Experts believe that further developing specialized systems such as reconnaissance technology, air defense, radar, and missiles holds more promise.
By Yossi Melman
The war in Ukraine has shown just how powerful low-cost attack drones can be. Startups are looking for affordable solutions, turning to options including interceptor drones and lasers.
By Robert Wallenhauer
In Erding, Jens Plötner and Christian Freuding examined how the German Armed Forces can become operational more quickly in the field of C-UAS through close cooperation with industry. To that end, around 60 companies from ten countries presented their technologies.
By Robert Wallenhauer
With its new TechHub SVI Ost platform, the German capital wants to make it easier for companies to enter the security and defense sector. Berlin hopes to capitalize on its proximity to political decision-makers. Nobody wants to talk about competition among the federal states.
By Robert Wallenhauer
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil will also attend Tuesday’s roundtable event at the Bendlerblock on strengthening German-Ukrainian arms cooperation. The German government wants to encourage private investors to increase their investment in Ukraine’s defense industry.
By Robert Wallenhauer and Markus Bickel
While the world’s attention is focused on the Middle East, China is expanding its presence in the South China Sea. Vietnam is protesting, but it is not holding back on its own island-building efforts either.
By Andreas Landwehr
While the world is focused on the Middle East, China is expanding its presence in the South China Sea. Vietnam is protesting – but is also showing no restraint when it comes to island-building.
By Andreas Landwehr
Lawmakers view the documents as a solid basis. However, they criticize a lack of concrete, measurable goals.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Gabriel Bub
New Delhi and Berlin want to deepen cooperation in the defense sector. On Wednesday, their defense ministers will sign a long-term plan to that end.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
