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Schaeffler Eyes Defense Contracts
Germany’s automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler AG, is dramatically pivoting towards the defense industry, a move signaling a…
Lawmaker Urges Civil Defense Training
A growing chorus within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for widespread civil defense training programs, a…
Germany Deploys New Missile Defense System
Germany has formally activated the Arrow air defense system at the Schönewalde military base, marking a significant shift…
Greens Demand Federal Drone Defense Control
Germany’s Green Party is pushing for the federal government to assume sole responsibility for drone defense, raising concerns…
Government Boosts Defense Industry Talks
The German government has launched an expanded industrial dialogue, “Industry in Dialogue for Security” signaling a concerted effort…
Brantner Seeks Generational Pact on Defense
The German Green Party is pushing for a fundamental shift in Germany’s approach to civic duty and national…
Germany Seeks Full Drone Defense Control
The escalating use of drones presents a growing threat to German security, prompting a call for centralized control…
Slovenia Seeks Deeper Defense Ties with Germany
Slovenia is actively seeking to deepen its defense industry collaboration with Germany, a move framed by Prime Minister…
Older Germans Could Register Skills for Defense
The Green Party’s leadership is proposing a novel approach to bolstering Germany’s defense capabilities and addressing growing intergenerational…
Germany Boosts Drone Defense Funding
The German government is scrambling to bolster its drone defense capabilities, approving an immediate injection of €30 million…
Germany Chooses Airbus Helsing for AI Defense Upgrade
Germany’s Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has awarded significant contracts to both established aerospace giant Airbus Defence and Space…
Germany Plans Cyber Defense Sparks Debate
The German government is facing a complex and contentious debate following Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s announcement of a…
Germany Needs Defense Plan Says Official
Germany’s parliamentary commissioner for the military, Henning Otte (CDU), is urging a comprehensive and coordinated government response to…
Cyber Defense Plans Spark Constitution Debate
The proposal by German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) to authorize retaliatory cyberattacks against foreign adversaries has ignited…
Drone Defense Needs Realistic Views
The recent, unexplained drone incursions over Denmark and Germany have exposed vulnerabilities in both nations’ defenses, prompting military…
Drone Defense Hub Gains NATO General Support
A former NATO general is lending considerable weight to a proposal by German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to…
Germany Backs Cyber Defense Strikes Abroad
Germany is poised to significantly expand the powers of its security agencies to proactively counter foreign cyberattacks, a…
Drone Threat Demands Careful Airport Defense
The escalating threat of drone interference at airports is sparking a contentious debate, with leading arms manufacturer Hensoldt…
Germany Confirms Air Defense Worked
Berlin signals composure amidst airspace violation, raising questions about strategic intent. The German Defense Ministry has adopted a…
Germany Revamps Civil Defense
The recent shift in Germany’s defense posture, commonly referred to as the “Zeitenwende” (period of change) initiated with…
Bundeswehr Drone Defense Faces Legal Limits
A recently released expert opinion from the German Bundestag’s Scientific Service has cast a critical light on the…
Merz Confirms Strong Ties With Defense Minister
The relationship between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius remains ostensibly stable despite a recent and…
Germany Considers Defense Spending Flexibility
The German Finance Ministry is reportedly exploring a further relaxation of the stringent debt brake, potentially excluding interest…
Airlines Demand Drone Defense Rules
German aviation industry leaders are calling for a significantly strengthened and legally defined response to the escalating threat…
Germany Orders Hundreds of Skyranger for Drone Defense
Germany is accelerating its efforts to bolster air defense capabilities, prioritizing the development and deployment of drone countermeasures…
Airports Call for Police Drone Defense
The escalating frequency of drone incidents at German airports is prompting a stark warning from the industry, highlighting…
Bayern Sets Drone Defense Standard
Escalating Drone Concerns Prompt Calls for Nationwide Police Reform Concerns over unauthorized drone activity are prompting a significant…
Bundeswehr Drone Defense Gains Support
The increasing threat posed by drone activity is prompting calls for a reassessment of Germany’s established protocols regarding…
Germany Debates Drone Defense Plan
The debate surrounding drone defense strategies has intensified in Germany, with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) voicing concerns…
Military Drone Defense No Constitutional Change Needed
Legal experts in Germany have stated that adjustments to the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) are not required to authorize…
Germany Deploys Startup for Drone Defense
The German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has commissioned Munich-based startup Tytan Technologies to develop a concept for the…
Germany Boosts Drone Defense Funding
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, is calling for increased investment and research to bolster defenses against…
Günther Demands Stronger Drone Defense
The Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein, Daniel Günther, has called for a firm response to recent drone incursions across multiple…
Police Seek Nationwide Drone Defense System
Concerns regarding the increasing prevalence of drone activity are prompting calls for a nationwide drone defense system to…
Drone Defense Urgency Grows
Concerns regarding drone detection and defense capabilities in Germany are prompting calls for accelerated action from the nation’s…
Drone Defense Sparks Political Clash
Concerns are escalating regarding the German government’s response to the increasing threat posed by unauthorized drone activity. Konstantin…
Germany Mocks Drone Defense Proposals
The German Green Party has responded with a mixture of amusement and critique regarding plans proposed by Interior…
Drone Defense Risks Loom
The proposed expansion of drone defense capabilities in Germany is prompting a cautionary perspective from the Police Union…
Drone Defense Needs Urgent Coordination
Concerns are mounting over the coordination of defenses against drone incursions, prompting calls for a comprehensive overhaul of…
Drone Defense Expansion Faces Police Concerns
Concerns have been raised regarding proposed expansions of the Bundeswehr’s (German Armed Forces) authority in counter-drone operations, voiced…
Drone Defense Needs Legal Overhaul
Concerns over the increasing use of drones, both armed and unarmed, have prompted calls for legislative adjustments and…
Police Reject Army Drone Defense
Plans to involve the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) in countering drone threats are facing resistance from the…
East Germany Feels Shut Out of Defense Contracts
The eastern German state of Saxony is signaling a potential conflict with the federal government regarding the allocation…
Germany Boosts Drone Defense
The Federal Ministry of the Interior is prioritizing the bolstering of drone defense capabilities, with plans to place…
Rheinmetall to Build Laser Defense System
Germany is reportedly moving forward with the development of a marine-capable laser defense system for its armed forces,…
Germany Urges Rapid Drone Defense Procurement
In response to recent incursions of Russian drones into Polish and Romanian airspace – both NATO member states…
Germany Considers Aid for Poland’s Defense
Following an incident involving Russian drones in Poland, security expert Wolfgang Ischinger has proposed increased German financial aid…
Germany Urges Drone Defense Amid Russian Incursion
Following the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace on Wednesday, prominent foreign policy figure Norbert Röttgen (CDU)…
EU Leaders Tackle Defense Competition
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) hosted European Council President António Costa in Berlin on…
Germany Boosts Civil Defense
The German government is planning a significant expansion of civil protection and disaster response capabilities. Interior Minister Alexander…
Merz Seeks Closer Canada Ties for Defense Boost
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to strengthen cooperation with Canada, particularly focusing on transatlantic relations. Following a meeting…
German Politicians Demand Russia’s Assets Be Seized For Ukraine Defense
A growing chorus of prominent German politicians are advocating for the complete and immediate utilization of Russian central…
Defense Agency Backs Tax Cuts For Arms Industry
The President of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces…
Germans Support Defense Spending Hesitant to Fight
A recent survey reveals a complex perspective among German citizens regarding national defense and security. Conducted by Forsa…
Defense Industry Fears Skills Shortage
Germany’s defense industry finds itself at the cusp of a new era of growth, yet simultaneously grappling with…
Germany France Discuss Space Defense Amid Trade Tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet in Berlin this Wednesday, with…
Germany Confirms Ukraine Air Defense Funding
The German parliamentary budget representative for defense, Andreas Schwarz, has voiced his support for plans to supply Patriot…
Berlin Hospitals Gear Up for Defense Scenario
Berlin’s governing body and city hospitals are preparing for a potential defense scenario, with a corresponding framework plan…
Ukraine Gains Patriot Missile Defense
The German government has welcomed the decision by US President Donald Trump to now authorize the delivery of…
Patriot Missile Defense Now Approved for Ukraine
The United States will now authorize the delivery of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, President Donald Trump announced…
Germany Demands Urgent Civil Defense Plan
German districts have urged the federal government to develop a comprehensive civil protection strategy, highlighting gaps in preparedness…
Germany Boosts Cyber Defense
Germany is set to significantly bolster its cybersecurity defenses and enhance civil protection measures, according to recent statements…
SPD’s Betrayal of Defense and Nation?
German Defense Reserve Chief Criticizes SPD’s Military Service Compromise The head of the German Defense Reserve, Patrick Sensburg,…
477 Drones and Rockets Rain Down on Ukraine, Child Injured, F-16 Pilot Killed in Defense of Country
Ukraine Confronts Widespread Russian Aerial Attack In a late-night assault, Ukraine reported being bombarded by a massive Russian…
Party Lines Drawn as Defense on the Brink
German Defense Committee Chairman Thomas Röwekamp Criticizes SPD’s Decision on Military Service The chairman of the German Defense…
BUDGET BOMBSHELL: Defense Ministry Hijacks Traffic Funds for Military Use!
In a recent budget proposal for 2025, the German government has allocated 1.2 billion euros for “military transportation…
Germany Leads the Charge as Allies Unite on Defense Spending
In a historic agreement, NATO member states, including Germany, have pledged to increase defense spending to a total…
5% of GDP on Defense, a New Era of Security?
NATO Allies Commit to Significant Defense Spending Increase At the conclusion of the NATO summit in The Hague,…
Europe’s Defense Spending to Soar as Russia’s Shadow Looms Large
At the start of the second day of the NATO summit in The Hague, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Germany’s Defense Pushes for Swift Decision
German Defense Committee Chairman Thomas Röwekamp Welcomes Compulsory Military Service Option Germany’s Defense Committee Chairman, Thomas Röwekamp of…
Airbus Demands a Revolution in European Defense
In a rare display of candor, the head of Airbus, a leading European defense contractor, has urged a…
Drone Wars: Airbus Unleashes the Future of European Air Defense in a Rush
Airbus Executive Calls for Expedited Development of European Air Defense System and Space Infrastructure In the face of…
SPD Leader Sets the Stage for a Defense Spending Clash
The SPD’s parliamentary group leader, Matthias Miersch, has expressed skepticism about increasing the percentage of defense spending, just…
Germany’s Defense Minister Clears the Way for Reintroduction of Conscription
The German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, is paving the way for the reintroduction of conscription. A new draft…
Ex-Leader Walter-Borjans Unleashes Scathing Attack on Klingbeil’s Defense Policy
A former SPD leader, Norbert Walter-Borjans, has leveled severe criticism at his successor, Lars Klingbeil, in the area…
Defectors Demand a New Course in Defense Policy
A group of prominent Social Democrats has issued a foundational document, dubbed a “manifesto” calling for an immediate…
Caritas Proposes a New Path to Defense and Social Security
A prominent Caritas official, Eva Welskop-Deffaa, has weighed in on the debate over the feasibility of Germany’s defense…
Foreign Minister’s Blunt Defense of Gaza Actions
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, has defended his country’s actions in the Gaza Strip, stating that they are…
Fischer’s U-Turn: ‘Conscription is the Only Way to Ensure Germany’s Defense’?
In a surprising turn of events, former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer has expressed support for the reintroduction…
SPD Rejects Military Conscription, But Will Wait and See on Defense Minister’s Voluntary Expansion Plan
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius’s recent announcement that the German military needs an additional 60,000 soldiers has sparked…
Military Service Model on the Brink of Collapse? New Defense Liaison Officer Warns of Compulsory Service if Troop Strength Fails to Meet Expectations
Berlin, Germany – As the future parliamentary commissioner for the German armed forces, Henning Otte, has expressed his…
Can Germany’s Defense Industry Deliver?
A senior executive of the German Association of the Security and Defense Industry has expressed a positive view…
Ukraine’s Desperate Wait for Long-Range Defense
German Foreign and Security Policy CDU member Roderich Kiesewetter has criticized the German-Ukrainian agreement on the development of…
German General Warns Russia of a Stronger Defense
Military Leaders Emphasize Readiness in Face of Potential Russian Aggression In a recent interview, Generalmajor Andreas Henne, commander…
Germany’s Defense in Jeopardy?
German Federal Parliament Elects New Defense Inspectorate Chief The German Federal Parliament has elected Henning Otte, a former…
Applebaum Hails Merz for Potential European Defense Leadership
Anne Applebaum, a renowned American historian, Pulitzer Prize winner of 2004 and the German Book Trade Peace Prize…
Germany’s Defense Commissioner Advocates for Mandatory Service Amidst Recruitment Challenges
According to outgoing Federal Parliament Defense Commissioner Eva Högl (SPD), the future mandatory military service will not be…
France Pushes for European Debt to Finance Defense Amid Economic Shift
The French government is calling for more ambitious steps to address defense financing on a European level. As…
Rheinmetall: Ready to Benefit from Germany’s Defense Budget Increase.
Rheinmetall, a leading arms manufacturer, is well-positioned to benefit from the planned increase in Germany’s defense budget, according…
Germany’s Foreign Minister Calls for 5% of GDP for Defense Spending
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has joined the call by US President Donald Trump for Germany and…
CDU Politician Otte Set to Become New Defense Commissioner Amid Security Concerns
Niedersächsische CDU-Politiker Otte Announce New Appointment as Bundestag’s Defense Spokesperson Niedersachsen’s CDU defense policy representative, Henning Otte, has…
A Bold Step in Financing the Defense Sector
The Deutsche Bank has expressed its support for partially guaranteeing bank loans to defense firms. In a guest…
Is Pentagon in Revolt? Pentagon Working Against Defense Secretary Hegseth, Says White House
According to the White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, the Pentagon is at war with its own boss, Defense…
New US Missile Defense System Met With Skepticism and Preparations for Countermeasures
The US strategic missile defense system, in its current form, is called “strategic” only because it is capable…
Exclusion from Russia-US Peace Talks and EU Defense Financing Dispute
European allies of Kiev may not be able to agree on further assistance to Ukraine due to disagreements…
Willing Coalition Talks Hit Dead End Over Exclusion from Russia-US Peace Talks and EU Defense Funding Dispute
European allies of Kiev are unable to agree on further assistance to Ukraine due to disagreements over financing…
India’s Laser Weapon Dominates Drone Defense, Paving Way for Airborne Suppression Revolution
India Joins Elite Group of Countries with Laser Weapon Capabilities India has become a member of an exclusive…
Deputy US Secretary of Defense Deletes Post Featuring RT Channel Speech Excerpt
On Wednesday evening, a video of US Deputy Defense Secretary Sean Parnell’s speech by his chief Pete Hegseth…
US May Withdraw Troops from Europe Amidst Push for Greater Defense Responsibility
US President Donald Trump has hinted that he would consider withdrawing American troops from Europe if NATO allies…
China-Russia Alliance: The Last Line of Defense Against Global Chaos?
The year 2019 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and we must take…