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Bundeswehr Procurement Chief Says Germany’s Push to Cut US Defense Ties Is Too Fast
Annette Lehnigk‑Emden, the chief procurement officer of the German armed forces, says the country has moved too quickly in…
Germany Launches Nationwide Raid on Alleged Right‑Wing Terror Group ‘Last Defense Wave’
On Tuesday morning, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office carried out additional raids on alleged members of the far‑right extremist…
Steinmeier Calls German Democracy Under Greatest Threat Since Decades Urges Patriotic Defense
Bundespräsident Frank‑Walter Steinmeier says that Germany’s democracy is now as threatened as it has not been for decades…
SPD Rejects Unicredit’s Attempt to Acquire Commerzbank In Defense of Systemically Important Bank
The SPD parliamentary group has firmly rejected Unicredit’s bid to acquire the Commerzbank.“Commerzbank is a systemically important bank…
Poll Finds Only Defense Minister Boris Pistorius Keeps Majority Satisfied
According to a new Ipsos poll released on Friday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) is the only cabinet member…
NATO Elevates Missile Defense Readiness Across Member States
NATO spokesman Martin O’Donnell said that member states had heightened their missile‑defense readiness at all alliance posts. The step…
German Defense Chair Says German Navy Could Operate in Gulf of Hormuz
Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), said that it is conceivable for the German Navy…
Malmendier Calls on EU to Prep Eurobonds as Defense Funding Needs Surge
Former economist Ulrike Malmendier says the EU should start planning for Eurobonds if it ever needs to raise a…
CSU Urges Closer US Cooperation, GenSec Martin Huber Highlights Transatlantic Defense Pact Is Unavoidable, Asks For More Investment
The CSU chief of staff, Martin Huber, described the transatlantic security alliance as indispensable and urged larger investments in…
German Defense Minister Pistorius Presents First Quantum Drone to Ukraine’s President Selenskyj
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) presented a Quantum Systems drone to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Sel Sikryak on Friday, just before the…
Helsing Urges Pure European Defense of NATO East Flank Demanding Shift From US to European Weapon Systems
Co‑founder Grundbert Scherf of the Munich start‑up Helsing argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be protected largely with…
Sigmar Gabriel Calls for EU Defense Loans and Direct German Support for France and Poland
Sigmar Gabriel, chairman of the Atlantic Bridge and former German Deputy Chancellor, says that new collective EU borrowing for…
Helsing Urges European‑Only Defense of NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich startup Helsing, argues that the NATO eastern flank should be protected mainly with…
Helsing Pushes for European-Only Defense of NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, says the NATO East Front should be largely equipped with European…
Pistorius Recruits Former Spokesman Schaefer as New Defense Advisor Amid Foreign Ministry Shakeup
In the midst of a large reshuffle at the Foreign Office, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has been…
EU and Australia Seal Defense Pact Strengthening Global Security Alliance
The European Union and Australia have finished negotiations on a defense and security pact, the Handelsblatt (Wednesday edition)…
German Carnival Association Urges Government Boost in Terror Defense for Parades
The Bund Deutscher Karneval (BDK) is calling on politicians to provide more support for protecting carnival parades against…
NRW CDU Calls for Nationwide Drone Defense Strategy to Counter Airborne Threats
The CDU in North Rhine‑Westphalia is calling for a nationwide, coordinated strategy to counter aerial threats. In a proposal…
Defense Minister Promises No Humiliation During New Draft Caution Against Intimate Exams
During the new conscription exams, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) said there will be no humiliations. He told…
Van Aken Advocates Peaceful Defense: Berlin to Maintain Military Readiness While Rejecting Additional Arms Spending
Jan van Aken, chair of the Left Party, has called for a Bundesrepublik that is capable of a military…
Germany Moves to Retaliatory Cyber Defense Under Dobrindt Following Recent Attacks
Germany’s federal government plans to adopt a more forceful approach to cyberattacks. “We will enable countermeasures and set…
Study Finds Germany Heavily Dependent on U.S. Defense Supplies Despite Rising Military Spending
Globally, two‑thirds of all defense‑sector startups are located in the United States. The superpower also dominates the large‑enterprise…
Denmark’s Defense Committee Warns Trump of Potential US Takeover of Greenland
Mit Blick auf die nukleare Abschreckung sprach sich Jarlov dafür aus, dass Europa über eigene Atomwaffen verfügen sollte.…
Germany to Aid Danish Arctic Defense
The Danish Arctic Command, spearheaded by Major General Sören Andersen, is actively seeking to deepen military cooperation with…
Germans Back Greenland Defense
A simmering geopolitical tension is emerging in the Arctic, highlighted by a recent Forsa poll revealing significant German…
Yemen Ends Defense Pact With UAE
The internationally recognized Yemeni government has declared a significant shift in its alliance with the United Arab Emirates,…
Drone Defense Faces Reality Check
The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has significantly tempered expectations regarding the implementation of widespread surveillance and countermeasures…
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…