Arms deliveries • Table.Briefings

April 14th, 2026

Hormuz blockade: Beijing condemns the US

China has blasted the US blockade of Iranian ports as “dangerous and irresponsible.” Beijing is threatening retaliatory measures if Trump imposes 50% tariffs on goods from China.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Sudan

April 14th, 2026

Sudan conference: Salah-Eldin urges the German government to step up pressure

In the run-up to the Sudan conference in Berlin, UNICEF member Niddal Salah-Eldin is calling on the German government to put pressure on countries supporting the warring parties. She specifically names the UAE and neighboring African states as arms suppliers.

By Gabriel Bub

Stock photo Surface-to-air anti-aircraft missile MANPAD system

News | Military

April 12th, 2026

Iran: Uncertainty over possible Chinese arms deliveries

US media are reporting conflicting accounts about possible Chinese arms deliveries to Iran. Some say shipments have already taken place, while others describe deliveries still being planned via third countries. China denies the reports.

By Manuel Liu

Interview | Taiwan

March 29th, 2026

Andreas Fulda on Taiwan: “Hope is not a strategy”

With his new book, “When China Attacks: A Scenario,” political scientist Andreas Fulda aims to sound the alarm. He argues that it is still not too late to deter China from invading Taiwan. To prevent that outcome, he lays out several proposals – including arms for Taiwan.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Arms exports

March 10th, 2026

SIPRI report: One-tenth of all global arms exports go to Ukraine

According to a new report by the Stockholm Peace Research Institute, Germany is now the world's fourth-largest arms exporter. However, Russia's war against Ukraine is not the only reason for European rearmament.

By Maria Mitrov

News | Military

March 9th, 2026

Arms trade: China’s imports fall by 72%

China’s arms imports have dropped sharply over the past five years. One reason is the country’s growing self-sufficiency in domestic weapons production.

By Redaktion Table

News | Zimbabwe

February 20th, 2026

Zimbabwe: EU extends arms embargo

The European Union has extended its arms embargo against Zimbabwe for another year. At the same time, it chose not to renew the legal framework underpinning additional restrictive measures, including travel bans and asset freezes.

By Arne Schütte

News

February 13th, 2026

Federal Constitutional Court rejects Palestinian lawsuit against German arms exports to Israel

The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected a Palestinian’s constitutional complaint against German arms exports to Israel. ECCHR criticizes the fact that that access to justice remains closed to people whose lives are affected by the arms exports.

By Maria Mitrov

News | Sudan

November 7th, 2025

Sudan: Güler relies on the USA – SPD and Greens demand concrete measures against UAE arms deliveries

Shortly after Minister of State Serap Güler returned from Sudan, Al-Fashir fell to the RSF militias. Tens of thousands of people have been killed so far, and providing for the survivors is difficult. Güler is campaigning for the Quad Initiative, which does not go far enough for the opposition.

By Lucia Weiß

EU-Ratspräsident António Costa und der slowakische Regierungschef Robert Fico. in september 2025

News | Ukraine war

October 27th, 2025

Slovakia does not want to participate in EU arms purchases for Ukraine

Head of government Robert Fico has announced that his country cannot be expected to provide any funds to support Ukraine at EU level. However, Slovakia could be indirectly involved through sales by the Slovakian arms industry.

By Marion Bergermann