SIPRI report: Rising arms imports south of the Sahara
According to a recent report by SIPRI, arms imports south of the Sahara have increased. However, when looking at the continent as a whole, a decline can be observed.
By Arne Schütte
According to a recent report by SIPRI, arms imports south of the Sahara have increased. However, when looking at the continent as a whole, a decline can be observed.
By Arne Schütte
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
Minsk plans to begin domestic production of ammunition for multiple rocket launchers this year and to expand its defense sector more broadly. The regime aims to equip its own forces and to export the weapons.
By Viktor Funk
China and Belarus are intensifying their arms cooperation; Moscow is the beneficiary. This makes Chancellor Merz's trip to China even more complicated.
By Viktor Funk and Marcel Grzanna
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
New rules for controlling arms exports are intended to ease the burden on the defense industry and supervisory authorities. Tech companies in particular could benefit from this.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Under the pressure of geopolitical upheavals, Germany and Australia are deepening their partnership. In Canberra, Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul spoke of the Indo-Pacific as the “world’s growth engine.” A trade agreement with the EU could be in place as early as mid-February.
By Angela Köckritz
Russia wants to sell oil and weapons to India to finance the war in Ukraine. The offer is viewed pragmatically in New Delhi. The heads of government will meet on Thursday to discuss possible agreements.
By Angela Köckritz
With two offices in the EU, Ukraine wants to promote exports from its arms industry again. The country has gained a lot of experience with drones in particular during the war and has an advantage with this technology.
By Viktor Funk
Easing export restrictions on arms deliveries to Israel would be “a fatal signal,” says Lea Reisner from Die Linke (the Left Party).
By Gabriel Bub