Tag: armed forces
Flying spies: drones over German barracks – politics
Hundreds of drones were spotted over German barracks in 2023 – the people who control them remotely are almost never caught. The SPD is calling for a new special fund,…
“Gorch Fock”: 13 lawyers, 1,450 files – and the question of where 135 million are sunk
An an autumn day in October 2016, Peter G. signed a contract that had serious consequences. His life plans collapsed, a company went bankrupt, and a minister had to defend…
War in Ukraine: Germany gives "patriot"system
The Bundeswehr only has ten of the missile defense systems left – but after loud calls for help from Kiev, they are turning to their own reserves. And the Chancellor…
Debt brake: SPD and Greens demand more money for the Bundeswehr and security – politics
A striking number of leading figures from the SPD, Greens and even FDP are calling for more money for the Bundeswehr, civil defense and security. Should Christian Lindner, guardian of…
Many open questions in the debate about compulsory military service
analysis As of: April 13, 2024 11:00 a.m Defense Minister Pistorius wants to decide on reintroducing compulsory military service by the summer. Various models are currently being examined in his…
Mali’s population “between hammer and anvil”
As of: April 11, 2024 10:49 a.m In Mali, fears that instability will become even greater after the withdrawal of the UN mission appear to be confirmed. Is Mali on…
Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania: “Outstanding event” that opens gaps
As of: April 8, 2024 11:36 a.m A Bundeswehr advance party has set off for Lithuania. It is intended to prepare the permanent stationing of around 5,000 German emergency services…
Pistorius signs off advance command of the Lithuania Brigade
As of: April 8, 2024 4:06 a.m A Bundeswehr incident command is heading to the Baltics today. The task: prepare everything for the permanent stationing of a brigade in Lithuania.…
Pistorius signs off advance command of the Lithuania Brigade
As of: April 8, 2024 4:06 a.m A Bundeswehr incident command is heading to the Baltics today. The task: prepare everything for the permanent stationing of a brigade in Lithuania.…
Comment on the Bundeswehr reform: Not a big success
comment As of: April 4, 2024 6:55 p.m With the structural reform of the Bundeswehr, Defense Minister Pistorius is taking many logical steps. But in order to solve the troops’…