Defense

SWP: How the defense sector can contribute to decarbonization and the energy transition.

The defense industry could play a greater role in advancing the energy transition and decarbonization of the armed forces. This is the conclusion of a working paper by the government-affiliated German Institute for International and Security Affairs.

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NATO: How Mark Rutte is rallying allies behind the five-percent goal

The alliance’s new five-percent defense spending goal is now largely undisputed – only the timeline and the exact accounting of eligible expenditures remain open. NATO defense ministers will meet Thursday to smooth out the final obstacles ahead of the summit in The Hague in three weeks.

By Stephan Israel

Henning Otte: 'The Bundeswehr needs more of everything.'

More personnel and better equipment for the Bundeswehr – these are the topics that will shape the term of office of the future Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, Henning Otte. In the new government, the CDU politician will succeed his colleague, the SPD politician Eva Högl.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth slams China – Beijing counters with harsh criticism.

At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned of a growing threat from China in the Indo-Pacific. China reacted with harsh criticism, accusing the USA of stoking tensions. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kallas gave her first speech referring to Asia.

By Amelie Richter

Thomas Röwekamp is the new Chairman of the Defense Committee. His priorities are increasing the number of personnel in the Bundeswehr, procurement and, above all, changing attitudes in society.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Space: Booming industry sector – venture capitalists wanted.

The German startup scene in the defense sector is on course for success. In addition to good ideas, one thing is crucial: survival in the "death valley."

By Nana Brink

NATO meeting: How the Alliance wants to increase defense spending.

The NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Antalya on Thursday. The planned increase in defense spending is on the agenda. However, the possible talks between Ukraine and Russia are likely to take up a lot of space.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Costa emphasizes Bulgaria's key role in European arms manufacturing.

During his visit to Bulgaria, EU Council President António Costa visited an arms factory and discussed arms production with the country's leaders. President Radev signaled the willingness of Bulgarian companies to "participate in joint European projects."

By Frank Stier

Wetlands: How peatlands are to serve as defense

Environmentalists propose using climate and nature conservation to improve defense readiness: Marshes and wetlands in Poland, the Baltic States, and Finland should secure NATO's eastern flank and simultaneously boost the market for voluntary peatland certificates in Europe.

By Bernhard Pötter

Kosiniak-Kamysz: 'Putin's hesitation could anger Washington.'

Poland spends more on armaments than almost any other EU country, 4.7 percent of its gross domestic product in 2025 alone. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz talks about what Western Europe can learn from Warsaw.

By Maximilian Stascheit