Weapons • Table.Briefings

May 22nd, 2026

Mijatović: The German government must play an honest mediating role in the Sudan conflict

On Wednesday, the Bundestag debated the war in Sudan. The opposition called for the federal government to take stronger action to end the war.

By David Renke

Das Raketenartilleriesystem K239 Chunmoo Südkoreas, ausgestellt auf der Eurosatory in Paris.

Feature | Armor

May 18th, 2026

Defense industry: How South Korean defense group Hanwha wants to break into Europe

Rising European defense spending is also attracting South Korean defense contractors. Hanwha aims to participate in the development of deep precision strike systems and established a German subsidiary this year.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer

Eröffnung der neuen Produktionsstraße für das 8x8-Radfahrzeug BOXER bei KNDS in München zur Steigerung der Lieferkapazitäten für die Bundeswehr und Alliierte im April 2026.

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April 27th, 2026

Defense procurement: Bundeswehr has awarded 47,000 contracts since 2022

Since Olaf Scholz declared a “Zeitenwende,” the German government has signed 47,000 defense contracts. However, it declined to say how many of the systems procured under those contracts have already entered service with the Bundeswehr.

By Redaktion Table

Stock photo Surface-to-air anti-aircraft missile MANPAD system

News | Military

April 12th, 2026

Iran: Uncertainty over possible Chinese arms deliveries

US media are reporting conflicting accounts about possible Chinese arms deliveries to Iran. Some say shipments have already taken place, while others describe deliveries still being planned via third countries. China denies the reports.

By Manuel Liu

Feature | Defense industry

April 8th, 2026

The trend toward lower-cost weapons is also taking hold in the United States.

Ukraine has led the way. Now the US military is also turning to more cost-effective drones and defensive missiles. It’s not just startups developing these low-cost weapons – the US military is too. An overview.

By Katharina Kort

Donaustahl Drohne vom Modell Maus: 2026 soll ein Nachfolger kommen

News | Drones

January 7th, 2026

Combat drone start-up Donaustahl relies on crowdfunding for expansion

The Bavarian company raised a total of four million euros – financed through crowdfunding. Here are the plans for the fresh capital.

By Robert Wallenhauer

EU-Ratspräsident António Costa und der slowakische Regierungschef Robert Fico. in september 2025

News | Ukraine war

October 27th, 2025

Slovakia does not want to participate in EU arms purchases for Ukraine

Head of government Robert Fico has announced that his country cannot be expected to provide any funds to support Ukraine at EU level. However, Slovakia could be indirectly involved through sales by the Slovakian arms industry.

By Marion Bergermann