The idea of a drone wall receives broad support at the EU summit in Copenhagen. The Commission is now to finalize the roadmap for Europe’s defense capabilities by the end of October. However, the member states are claiming control over the joint armaments projects.
By Stephan Israel and Stefan Braun
The wave of hybrid attacks on northern European NATO states is fuelling the debate about stronger powers for the Bundeswehr – and the discussion about a more robust defense by the EU and NATO on the eastern flank of the alliance.
By Markus Bickel, Viktor Funk, Stephan Israel and Okan Bellikli
Drones have been spotted at Danish military bases again – just days before important EU meetings. The Bundeswehr is sending support forces in view of the EU leaders meeting on Wednesday. The Danish government has banned civilian drone flights until Friday.
By Redaktion Table
From drone defense to standoff weapons, the EU wants to push ahead with its defense readiness roadmap in Copenhagen. The proposal on Russian state bank funds is also on the agenda. The dispute over Israel sanctions could overshadow the leaders' meeting.
By Stephan Israel
A court has rejected drone manufacturer DJI's request to be removed from a list of companies that are said to cooperate with the Chinese military. DJI sells more than half of all commercial drones in the USA.
By Julia Fiedler
Following US prototypes, the German AI start-up Helsing is now also presenting an unmanned combat aircraft, the CA-1 Europa. The new trend casts doubt on expensive systems such as FCAS.
By Nana Brink
Chinese specialists are said to have helped a state-owned Russian arms manufacturer to develop military drones locally. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has stated that it is not aware of the cooperation.
By Fabian Peltsch
The airspace over Europe is becoming less safe. Following the intrusion of Russian jets and combat drones into NATO territories, a new drone incident in Denmark and Norway has alarmed the Western defense alliance. The alliance issued a clear warning to Moscow.
By Viktor Funk and Lisa-Martina Klein
The alliance is strengthening protection of the eastern flank. Mark Rutte announced the launch of the "Eastern Sentry" operation. It is still unclear how many member states will participate alongside Germany, France and Denmark.
By Stephan Israel
After Russia's drone attack, Poland can hope for additional defense systems from its allies. NATO must stop playing down cases such as the recent airspace violations by Russia, say security experts.
By Stephan Israel and Gabriel Bub
