Tag: armed forces
The deputy editor-in-chief’s weekly recap
Good morning everyone, I don’t know about you, but my pulse doesn’t automatically beat faster when we say in the conference: “Today we are doing something about the inverted yield…
Kiev sees counter-offensive not endangered by US leaks
Ukrainian missile launcher on a truck Ukraine can produce all kinds of weapons itself, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. (Photo: AP) Kyiv After the arrest of a suspect over the release…
Dax is taking a breather – consolidation is imminent in the short term
Dusseldorf After the new annual high with subsequent profit-taking, the German stock market is taking a breather. At the close of trading on Thursday, the leading index Dax was up…
Federal government approves delivery of Polish Mig-29 fighter jets
Dusseldorf, Berlin, Warsaw Germany authorizes Poland to transfer Mig-29 fighter jets originally from German stocks to Ukraine. The corresponding application was received on Thursday, said Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius…
Power struggle in the Russian leadership probably more violent than expected
Vladimir Putin and Sergei Shoigu President Vladimir Putin personally tried to settle the dispute between Prigozhin and Shoigu (Photo: dpa) new York According to a US newspaper report, the power…
Selenski calls on Ukrainians to persevere
Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian President is calling on the country’s population to persevere. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv In view of the difficult situation at the front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has…
Bundeswehr reduces presence in Mali
Cape Town, Berlin Germany will significantly reduce its military presence in Africa – also because the benefit is increasingly in question. The last Bundeswehr soldier should have left Mali by…
Philippines and USA begin largest joint military exercise to date
Military from the USA and from the Philippines The two states hold their annual military exercise. (Photo: AP) manila Amid rising tensions with China, the Philippines and the US have…
Kim Jong Un wants to “offensively” expand nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong Un The North Korean ruler plans to further expand the nuclear arsenal. (Photo: AP) Seoul North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced a further expansion of his…
Taiwan reports record number of Chinese planes and ships off the island
Interceptors from Taiwan’s Air Force Taiwan’s military reports numerous interceptions related to China’s military maneuvers. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo, Beijing During its military maneuvers around Taiwan, China has practiced blockading the…
Washington concerned about release of secret documents
John Kirby The spokesman for the US Security Council reported that the Department of Defense was leading an interagency investigation into the document leak. (Photo: AP) Kyiv The US government…
China continues maneuvers and simulates blockade of Taiwan
Chinese warship holds target practice China is holding multi-day maneuvers near Taiwan, including practicing sealing off the island. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo, Beijing During its military maneuvers around Taiwan, China has…
China continues maneuvers and simulates blockade of Taiwan
Tokyo During its military maneuvers around Taiwan, China has practiced blockading the island with ships and planes. On the third and planned last day of the exercise, several warplanes were…
China continues maneuvers and simulates attack on Taiwan
Chinese army maneuvers News from Chinese state television is shown in a restaurant in Beijing, reporting on the military exercise off Taiwan, (Photo: Reuters) Beijing/Taipei During its military maneuvers around…
Why President Erdogan’s power is faltering ahead of the elections
Erdogan The power of the Turkish president has seemed unassailable over the years. (Photo: Reuters, Getty Images (2)) Istanbul As a nation suffers, the President’s primary concern is re-election. When…
Ukraine at odds over Crimea talks – possible withdrawal at Bakhmut
“In order to minimize Ukraine’s military casualties, threats to civilians in the occupied territories, and destruction of civilian infrastructure, Ukraine plans to let Russia choose how it will leave Crimea.…
Kiev hints at Crimea negotiations – possible withdrawal from Bakhmut
Ukrainian soldiers According to observers, attempts to conquer Crimea could further escalate the war. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv According to its own statements, the Ukrainian leadership is ready for talks with…
Pistorius dares to carry out major renovations in the military department
Berlin Boris Pistorius is credited with saying that in administrative sciences you would fail in the first semester with the organization chart of the Ministry of Defense. The house with…
Pistorius dares the big renovation
Berlin Boris Pistorius is credited with saying that in administrative sciences you would fail in the first semester with the organization chart of the Ministry of Defense. The house with…
A hasty resumption of conscription does not strengthen defensive capability
The author Kersten Lahl is a retired lieutenant general and was president of the Federal Academy for Security Policy in Berlin. (Photo: Imago, dpa) Conscription shaped the character of the…