New military service law: Deputy inspector general defends voluntariness
Schilling rejected criticism that the voluntariness in the new military service law was insufficient. She said there was already an increase in applications.
By Nana Brink
Schilling rejected criticism that the voluntariness in the new military service law was insufficient. She said there was already an increase in applications.
By Nana Brink
The National Regulatory Control Council (NKR) criticized the draft of the new military service law, saying the expected costs had not been communicated transparently and alternatives had not been sufficiently considered.
By Maria Mitrov
On Thursday evening, a spokesperson for the Israeli military said the IDF already controlled 40% of Gaza City’s territory.
By Gabriel Bub
As commander of the Büchel Air Force base, he is coordinating construction work for the new F-35 site. Costs are soaring due to US security requirements.
By Nana Brink
On Sept. 15, Martin Jäger will take office as the new president of the BND. Most recently, Jäger served as ambassador to Ukraine.
By Maria Mitrov
The French president is raising high expectations with the planned meeting of the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine on Thursday. But whether they are justified remains doubtful.
By Viktor Funk, Stephan Israel and Nana Brink
The 27 EU Member States spent more money on defense in 2024 than ever before. According to forecasts, they are expected to increase this amount again this year and spend a total of EUR 381 billion.
By Gabriel Bub
On “Victory Day,” China is promoting international cooperation and peace with a military parade of all things. The display above all reveals Beijing’s drive to project technological and political power.
By Leonardo Pape and Marcel Grzanna
The United States’ ten-year program for Israel’s military will expire in 2026. In the war with Iran, US forces fired dozens of THAAD interceptor missiles at Iranian projectiles – bringing their own stockpiles to a historic low.
By Yossi Melman