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News | Military service

April 10th, 2026

Ministry of Defense Directive: Men of military age do not need to request permission to travel

Following criticism of the Military Service Act, a decree issued by the Department of Defense provides legal certainty.

By Redaktion Table

Feature | Operational plan Germany

April 10th, 2026

German Federal Ministry of the Interior to draft civil defense plan

At the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the issue of civil defense is increasingly coming into focus. A major initiative is now in the works that could fundamentally change collaboration with the Bundeswehr.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Opinion | Digital infrastructure

April 9th, 2026

Germany’s defense is also being shaped online

Fast, secure data transmission is becoming a decisive factor in defense capability, the political scientist Holger Mey writes. Germany must expand its digital infrastructure, particularly in rural areas where many military bases are located.

By Holger Mey

News | Military service

April 8th, 2026

Military Service: Ministry of Defense to allow men of military age to take long trips abroad

An exemption from the permit requirement could be issued by administrative regulation as early as this week.

By Redaktion Table

Feature | Military

April 6th, 2026

Pivot away from Asia: Iran war weakens US military presence

The war against Iran is forcing the United States to pull troops, ships and missile defense systems out of Asia. Beijing is benefiting from the fact that Trump is once again getting bogged down elsewhere.

By Andreas Landwehr

Heads | Federal Chancellor

April 1st, 2026

Chancellery: Chief of the armed forces retires

Hans-Jörg Detlefsen had been a section chief in Department 2 of the Federal Chancellery since July 2022, responsible for defense policy and the National Security Council.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Lisa-Martina Klein

Feature | Defense

March 6th, 2026

Defense: Beijing increases military budget and toughens stance against Taiwan

At the start of the People’s Congress, China is taking a tougher stance toward Taiwan. However, the wave of purges in the military is raising questions about its combat readiness.

By Andreas Landwehr

Feature | Defense

March 5th, 2026

Defense: Beijing increases military budget and toughens stance against Taiwan

At the start of the People’s Congress, China is taking a tougher stance toward Taiwan. However, the wave of purges in the military is raising questions about its combat readiness.

By Andreas Landwehr

News | Defense

February 24th, 2026

Taiwan: Parliament discusses special defense budget

Taiwan's parliament is arguing over a special defense budget of almost USD 40 billion. It is intended to create more security against a Chinese invasion but is causing domestic political conflict and pressure from the US.

By Redaktion Table

Nato: Der Nato Innovation Fund wird durch 24 europäische Nato-Länder finanziert. (Symbolbild)

News | Investments

February 18th, 2026

Nato Innovation Fund: These defense tech topics are trending

The defense tech sector will keep growing, say investors. One topic continues to hold great potential.

By Robert Wallenhauer