Long-range, high-impact—and withheld. Germany’s Taurus missile could help Ukraine strike deep into Russian territory, but Berlin won’t send it. This is the story behind Berlin’s missile dilemma—and the decision Friedrich Merz says he’s ready to make.
Weibel’s XENTA-M integrates into DefSecIntel’s Eirshield C-UAV and USHORAD, under the EU initiatives Sky- and Eastern Shield. Focus on fast, low-cost production via EU and Ukrainian factories, backed by EU funds.
Czechia ends its reliance on Russian oil after 60 years, completing a sovereign pipeline expansion and redefining its strategic position within NATO. Energy independence now underpins alliance readiness on the eastern flank.
Long-range, high-impact—and withheld. Germany’s Taurus missile could help Ukraine strike deep into Russian territory, but Berlin won’t send it. This is the story behind Berlin’s missile dilemma—and the decision Friedrich Merz says he’s ready to make.
BND president Bruno Kahl proposed 'Euro Eyes' as a European intelligence-sharing alliance to counter growing threats, focusing on cooperation in cyber defense, signals intelligence, and counterintelligence—positioned beyond NATO/EU frameworks, with broad German political support.
Dassault CEO fires a direct shot at FCAS—Europe’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft program led by Dassault, Airbus Defence and Space, and Indra—calling it “very difficult” and mired in bureaucratic gridlock. Tensions rise and timelines slip - FCAS may be flying into turbulence.
Germany’s Bundeswehr and MBDA Deutschland continue supporting the NATO-France-U.S. POLYGONE program with legacy Soviet systems like the SA-6 and SA-8 for air defense simulation at Hermeskeil.
Germany’s €763.5M order of 120 PAC-3 MSE missiles to enhance its Patriot air defense system highlights how early procurement shapes air defense readiness and access in a constrained global supply environment.
After winning the European Land Robotics (ELROB) 2024, Rheinmetall has announced further investments and the creation of research facilities for Unmanned Land Systems & PATH Autonomous Kit development.
Strategic European naval alliance seeks to enhance Philippine maritime defense and deepen Indo-Pacific cooperation through advanced submarine capabilities.
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Ulstein Verft have signed a strategic Letter of Intent to collaborate on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s future frigates, combining German naval systems expertise with Norwegian shipbuilding capabilities.
Denmark is replacing Harpoon missiles with Norway’s Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) on Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates in a 2.1 billion NOK deal led by DALO and supplied by Kongsberg. The upgrade boosts NATO interoperability and Danish naval strike power.
