Opposition criticizes cost explosion at F-35 air base
Starting in 2027, the new US fighter jets are scheduled to be stationed in Büchel. The Greens and the Left Party are calling for greater transparency in the planning process.
By Nana Brink
Starting in 2027, the new US fighter jets are scheduled to be stationed in Büchel. The Greens and the Left Party are calling for greater transparency in the planning process.
By Nana Brink
The Bundeswehr’s Cyber and Information Domain Service plans to establish its own drone unit. The unit’s training will go beyond reconnaissance operations.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Three and a half years after the invasion of Ukraine, support for the war remains strong in Russia. Despite mounting economic worries and personal hardships, the Kremlin has managed to paralyze society through fear and a sense of helplessness.
By Maria Mitrov
The European Commission is proposing to partially exclude Israel from the Horizon Europe research program. This would primarily affect the participation of companies based in Israel in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator.
By Corinna Visser
French MP Natalia Pouzyreff from President Macron’s Renaissance party is calling for more joint European procurement. According to Pouzyreff, Germany missed the opportunity to promote a European alternative to the highly sought-after and scarce Patriot systems.
By Natalia Pouzyreff
Green budget rapporteur Sebastian Schäfer accuses the federal government of sleight of hand in the 2025 defense budget. On Wednesday, the government plans to approve the key figures for 2026 and beyond in cabinet.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Markus Bickel
Moscow does not expect rapid breakthroughs at the front in Ukraine. Instead, the goal is to bring the country to its knees economically and psychologically. In cooperation with Reaktion Group Consulting, Table.Briefings analyzes the situation in Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
The government aims to approve the draft implementation law of the EU NIS‑2 cybersecurity directive this Wednesday. However, that outcome is by no means certain.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The Bavarian minister of science is fueling the debate over the civil clause. Bavaria’s armed forces law is seen as a model to follow. Support comes from the chair of military history in Potsdam. The prevailing sentiment: The era of pacifism is over.
By Tim Gabel
Criticism from Israel’s opposition regarding Macron’s push to recognize Palestine hardly differs from that of Prime Minister Netanyahu. Germany’s deviation from the Western consensus is being closely watched.
By Markus Bickel