The Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the procurement of combat drones for the German Armed Forces. At the same time, it capped the contracts at €1 billion each and stipulated that any additional call-offs beyond this ceiling will require renewed parliamentary approval.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
The Ministry of Defense wants to secure its procurement of combat drones with an innovation clause: The technology is to remain state of the art for years to come.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The budget-keepers in the Bundestag want a say in further contract awards.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
During his visit to the procurement authority in Koblenz, the Defense Minister confirmed that the headquarters would remain there. However, new locations are to be added.
By Gabriel Bub
The German federal government wants to provide additional funds for the procurement of the F-126 frigate. The money is intended to settle outstanding invoices while the Ministry of Defense works on a solution with a new general contractor.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Robert Wallenhauer
The permanent secretary at the Estonian Ministry of Defense Kaimo Kuusk warns against relying on immature defense technologies under public pressure and cites two start-ups as examples.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
There are differing views on the planned procurement of combat drones from start-up Stark. The CDU/CSU sees fewer problems with investor Peter Thiel’s stake than the Ministry of Defense and the opposition.
By Robert Wallenhauer
European Commission Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné’s plans to introduce European preference criteria are dividing the business community. Umbrella organizations in Germany and across Europe are struggling to agree on a common position.
By Till Hoppe, Markus Grabitz and János Allenbach-Ammann
At the opening of the innovation center in Erding, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius received a great deal of praise. However, there were also critical voices in the background, particularly with regard to the organizational structure of the center.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Despite reports criticizing the Helsing HX-2 drone, defense repporteurs do not see any risk to the planned procurement of loitering munitions. The media had previously reported on launch problems and faulty AI functions in the drone.
By Robert Wallenhauer and Viktor Funk
