In the future, officials in Koblenz and at the new locations will procure materials for the Bundeswehr using a “matrix structure” based on various criteria. A new location in Brussels has been added for the first time.
By Gabriel Bub
With doubts growing about the reliability of the US under Donald Trump, transatlantic defense relations are coming under increasing scrutiny. The expert from the German Council on Foreign Relations argues that this poses a strategic risk the German government should take more seriously in future procurement decisions.
By Dominik Tolksdorf
The German government does not centrally track security-relevant procurement from BRICS countries. While the risks associated with modern technologies are broadly acknowledged, concrete findings by the security authorities and possible supply-chain problems remain largely in the dark.
By Ning Wang
The procurement agency is set to become more decentralized. However, the defense industry is primarily calling for better communication between the agency and companies. With the faster pace of military modernisation, a new approach to procurement is also emerging.
By Gabriel Bub
Although Poland and the United Kingdom spend less on defense than Germany, the proportion of their budgets allocated to investments in modern weapons systems is higher. The Kiel Institute for the World Economy is therefore proposing a reorientation of German procurement processes.
By Markus Bickel
Lawyers at Bird & Bird argue that requirements related to classified information security can sometimes make access to the Bundeswehr unreasonably difficult. Here, they explain how companies can navigate these hurdles.
By Martin Conrads and Benjamin Wuebbelt
The successor to the AWACS reconnaissance aircraft stationed in Geilenkirchen has reportedly been decided: Global Eye radar aircraft.
By Gabriel Bub
Germany wants to strengthen its own industry and is placing increasing emphasis on “Made in Germany.” In doing so, it is wasting taxpayer money and putting the country’s security at risk, writes a partner at the German-Israeli consulting firm Iron-Bridge.
By David Levy
The planned acquisition continues the German government's procurement of loitering munitions. Back in late February, the Budget Committee had already given the green light for contracts with Helsing and Stark Defence.
By Redaktion Table
In theory, increased funding should make it possible to equip the Bundeswehr more quickly and effectively. But there is a problem: A memo from the Procurement Office in Koblenz, obtained by Table.Briefings, reveals significant delivery issues.
By Viktor Funk and Wilhelmine Stenglin
