German defence minister presents new military strategy: Berlin prepares for major war against Russia
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, centre, Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum General Ingo Gerhartz, right, and chief of…
Fit in fatigues: German army presses recruitment drive | News
Wearing a gas mask, a young man performs a rapid series of push-ups, jumps and squats at the…
German Bundeswehr says military-aged men can travel freely
For several days, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius struggled to explain himself. A provision in the new Military…
Secret Draft? Germany’s sneaky new travel ban
Jakub Bielamowicz Germany insists the draft isn’t back, but a buried travel rule tells a different story. Why…
Scenario (Szenario): A documentary normalises German militarism
The documentary Scenario (Szenario) by Berlin-born Marie Wilke, screened in the Forum section at this year’s Berlin film…
Rheinmetall and Boeing partner on German MQ-28 Ghost Bat
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Strategic partnership supports Germany’s planned 2029 deployment of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA). MQ-28 Ghost Bat…
New Berlin-Tokyo axis? Germany pushes deeper defence pact
Jakub Bielamowicz Berlin and Tokyo are building a more operational security partnership, moving from symbolic visits to regular…
On NATO’s eastern flank: German government seeks to transform regional airport into military fortress
Bundeswehr Eurofighters at Rostock-Laage Airport [Photo by Kevin Hackert / flickr / CC BY-NC 2.0] Since 2024, Germany’s…
Germany Will Buy the MQ-9B SeaGuardian
Germany has announced the acquisition of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardians through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, with deliveries…
Germany news: Berlin sends soldiers to fortify Poland border
Germany will send Bundeswehr soldiers to assist Poland on its eastern border with Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave…