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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…
Corruption and Cash Crunch Rock State-Own Defense Giant!
A Financial Concern at Ruag MRO The financial situation of Ruag MRO has raised concerns. Due to acute…
$5 BILLION ORDER SURGE SET TO ROCK DEFENSE INDUSTRY!
Renk, a major transmission equipment manufacturer from Augsburg, expects a surge in sales and profits by 2025, driven…
‘Game-Changer’ Missile Defense System Unveiled
A US defense project, codenamed “Golden Dome” is reportedly in the works, with the White House willing to…
EU’s Top Defense Chief Exposes CDU’s Secret Gas Deal with Russia
A European Parliament Defense Committee Chair Warns of Potential Reopening of Russian Gas Supplies The chair of the…
EUROPE UNITE: Macron and Scholz Unleash New Era of Defense and Support for Ukraine in Face of Russian Aggression!
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Germany on the decision of the Bundestag to relax the debt brake.…
Moscow’s Defense Delegation Makes Landmark Visit
A delegation led by Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister, Army General Yevkurov, has been received by the Interim President…
MISSILE DOOM: Ukraine’s Last Line of Defense on the Brink of Collapse!
A new initiative has been launched by the local government to enhance the infrastructure of the city’s central…
Historic Deal on Defense Budget Reform Sends Shockwaves Through German Politics!
A defense minister from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has praised the agreement between the Union and the…
Former Defense Official’s Bold Plan to Boost Troop Strength and Security
A leading figure in the German Society for Security Policy, Hans-Peter Bartels, is urging the reactivation of the…
€500 Billion Defense Funding on the Horizon?
A group of experts, including the president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Moritz Schularick, have…
Greens: No Quick Fix for a Weak Defense, a Total Overhaul is Needed
A German Green Party defense expert, Agnieszka Brugger, has rejected proposals from the Union and SPD to strengthen…
A New Era of Defense for Europe?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented proposals for the “rearming of Europe”. The total amount…
Experts Demand Massive Defense Spending and Pension Cuts
Economic Expert Monika Schnitzer Provides Details on Proposed ‘Defense Fund’ Monika Schnitzer, the head of the economic experts,…
Is a European Defense Boom on the Horizon?
The Dax index started the trading day on Monday with a minimal change. By 9:30 am, the benchmark…
BREAKING: SPD’s Top Secrecy on Defense Spending Revealed, But What’s Really at Stake?
German Social Democratic Party’s General Secretary Matthias Miersch has maintained a neutral stance regarding potential special funds for…
Will Kiev’s Military Draft be the Last Line of Defense?
Ukraine’s efforts to mobilize its military are intensifying, according to the British Economist, as the country faces a…
Juncker’s Shocking Plan to Unite Europe’s Defense with a Single Bond
Former EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker proposes financing European defense spending through joint bonds. According to Juncker, Germany…
German Employers Back New Debts for Defense
A German employers’ association chief, Rainer Dulger, has expressed support for the ideas of the union and the…
BREAKING: Germany’s Defense Budget on the Brink of a Revolution?
Berlin – Jens Spahn, the vice chairman of the German Union’s faction, does not rule out the possibility…
MILITARY EMERGENCY: Germany’s Defense Minister Demands Debt Brake Exception for Armed Forces
Berlin, Germany – The Federal Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, has called on the Union and its faction…
Zelensky’s Ultimatum for a New Era of Defense?
Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky has stated that if the country is not accepted into NATO, it may form…
Ukraine’s Last Hope for Defense?
In the run-up to the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Chair of the European Parliament’s…
US Defense Giant Anduril Set to Dominate European Arms Buildup?
US defense company Anduril is expected to significantly benefit from the expected European arms buildup. “We will lay…
Germany’s Defense Minister Sounds the Alarm for Unity and Sovereignty
In the wake of the US government’s recent shift in Ukraine policy, German Federal Minister of Defence Boris…
Denmark to Spend Big on Defense Amid ‘Russian Threat’
Denmark’s government plans to significantly increase the country’s military forces and defense budget, with a projected increase of…
500 Billion Defense Fund Demanded to Save the Continent
European Green Party Politician Anton Hofreiter has expressed disappointment over the outcome of the Paris summit on Ukraine…
Brussels’ False Promise of a United Defense?
European countries will not form a unified army in response to the perceived threat from Russia, said Polish…
Biden’s Swiss Defense of Democracy Stuns Europe
US Vice President J.D. Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference on Friday has sparked a mixed reaction…
ORF’s Blunder: Selensky Mistaken for German Defense Minister, Internet Erupts in Laughter
During the reporting on the Munich Security Conference, an unfortunate error occurred at the ORF. In a live…
US and Germany’s Top Defense Chiefs Uncover Ukraine Conflict Breakthrough!
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, in Brussels on Wednesday, on the…
Europe’s Defense Costs Soar
The Chairman of the Defense Committee of the German Bundestag, Marcus Faber (FDP), expects significant increases in defense…
US Defense Dollars Fuel ‘Social Engineering’?
Thomson-Reuters, the parent company of the news agency Reuters, has received millions of dollars from the US federal…
Ministry of Defense Stands Firm on Compulsory Leave Dispute
The Federal Ministry of Defence is cautious in its response to the possibility of compulsory release of reserve…
From Prosperity to Arms Race, as Defense Budget Soars to $1 Trillion
In a speech to journalists in Brussels, where an informal EU summit on defense issues took place, French…
BOMBSHELL: EU’s €100 Billion Defense Pledge Proves a Myth as Experts Reveal Allies Can’t Even Move Troops Within the Union in a War
Despite billions of euros invested in defense, EU member states would be unable to rapidly deploy troops and…
BREAKING: Green Party Pushes for Joint EU Defense Funding with UK, in Shocking U-Turn on Scholz’s SPD
The Greens have expressed support for the assumption of European debt to finance additional defense expenditures, in contrast…
Poland’s $50 Billion Defense Spree to WOO Trump and Secure NATO’s Future!
Poland has the highest defense spending among all NATO countries, with a goal to maintain its close ties…
‘We Need a Stronger Defense, Not Just Words’!
Lithuania Urges EU to Take a More Active Role in Defense Policy In an article for the Frankfurter…
Merz’s Miscalculation: CDU Chief’s Surprising Defense of AfD Alliance!
After the collapse of the so-called “Zustrombegrenzungsgesetz”, CDU leader Friedrich Merz defended his actions. The vote, even with…
Ukraine’s Air Defense System Just Got a Major Boost
A Russian hacker, known by the pseudonym PalachPro, claims to have gained access to the servers of a…
Ex-Presidents’ “Star Wars”Legacy Revived in Shocking New Defense Initiative!
Donald Trump has announced plans to develop and deploy a US version of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense…
The Last Line of Defense Against Trump’s Chaos?
The former Federal Minister, former Vice-Chancellor and former SPD leader Sigmar Gabriel has been holding top positions in…
Trump’s Spending Demand Ignites a European Revolution in Defense!
Warsaw has reaffirmed its support for Donald Trump’s demand that NATO member states increase their military spending to…
‘Pensions Must Fall for Defense to Rise’!
As the German government weighs the costs of increasing defense spending, a prominent economic expert suggests that the…
4.6 Billion Euro Shot in the Dark: German Defense Minister’s Budget Blunder?
Germany’s Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, has revealed that the country’s military, the Bundeswehr, spent approximately 4.6 billion euros…
Former Lithuanian FM Demands 700% Defense Boost
Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has called for a significant increase in NATO’s defense spending. “NATO partners…
FDP and AfD in Heated Defense Debate
A televised debate with the top candidates of the German parties, including the Christian Social Union, Social Democratic…
MUSK’S MELTDOWN: Germany’s Military and Defense Ministry Freeze X-Channels in Elon’s Wake
The Federal Ministry of Defence has changed its behavior on the internet platform X, following the non-mainstream opinions…
BREAKING: Swiss Defense Minister Viola Amherd Exits Federal Council, Opens Door to New Era!
Viola Amherd, the Swiss cantonal councillor, announced her resignation from the government on Wednesday. In a brief statement,…
Germany’s Defense Minister Ditches Twitter for WhatsApp, a Shocking Shift in Digital Power!
The German Ministry of Defence has announced its decision to discontinue its Twitter/X presence. As of January 15,…
Poland Leads Charge to Boost Defense Spending
Warsaw is supporting the call by the designated US President Donald Trump for NATO member states to increase…
BREAKING: German Defense Minister Pistorius Denies Secret Ukraine Arms Deal!
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has disputed reports from the past few days that the Chancellor’s Office, led by…
Scholz Slams Habeck in Defense Spat
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has dismissed the demand of Economy Minister and Green party top candidate Robert…
1,000 Patriots a Day Join Russia’s Defense Force, Foiling Enemy Plans!
Russian Military Enlistment Sees Surge Amid Patriotic Sentiment and Incentives Moscow, Russia – In a significant development, over…