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According to the Ministry of Defense, the mission is initially scheduled to run through September. The German unit is set to relieve US forces and be integrated into NATO’s integrated air and missile defense system.
By Gabriel Bub
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The increase in costs is attributed to the expansion of the Bundeswehr. More vehicles and personnel also mean greater needs in terms of digitalization. Approval from the budget committee is not yet certain.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The Association of Federal Representatives for Persons with Severe Disabilities is calling for a revision of a proposed amendment to the Disability Equality Act.
By Okan Bellikli
Without Beijing’s support, Moscow would not be able to wage its war against Ukraine the way it does. But that comes at a price: a greater dependence on China.
By Viktor Funk
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced closer cooperation in space during a visit by his counterparts from Switzerland, Austria, and Luxembourg.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Individual federal states still organize civil defense in different ways. The lack of federal guidelines has led to structures that could hinder a coordinated response in an emergency. On May 20, Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt will present the Civil Protection Pact, which could change that.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
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
As the German government works to implement its space security strategy, its response to a parliamentary question from the Left Party shows that the details of its plans remain unclear.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
According to the human rights organization, the increase was driven primarily by executions in Iran and Saudi Arabia. In Iran, the number recorded in 2025 was more than twice as high as in the previous year. Amnesty International is calling on the German government to take a clear stance.
By Gabriel Bub
The British Ministry of Defense has announced plans to deploy new, cost-effective anti-drone weapons to the Middle East, allowing drones to be destroyed at a fraction of the previous cost.
By Gabriel Bub
