Tag: Boris Pistorius
The federal government directs sharp tones towards China in the national security strategy
Berlin In view of the geopolitical changes, the federal government has decided on a national security strategy for the first time. One of the central points is the realignment of…
The federal government directs sharp tones towards China in the national security strategy
Berlin The federal cabinet has passed a national security strategy for the first time. One of the central points is the realignment of the relationship with China. “We don’t want…
Confederation adopts a national security strategy
Berlin The federal cabinet has passed a national security strategy for the first time. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) spoke in Berlin of an unusual and important decision. The basic idea…
What does the NATO exercise mean for air traffic?
Frankfurt Roaring fighter jets are rarely seen in the German sky. That will change starting this Monday. Then “Air Defender” starts, the biggest maneuver since NATO was founded. The planning…
What does the NATO exercise mean for air traffic?
Frankfurt Roaring fighter jets are rarely seen in the German sky. That will change from Monday. Then “Air Defender” starts, the biggest maneuver since NATO was founded. The planning has…
Pistorius advertises billion-dollar submarine deal in India
Bangkok Defense Minister Boris Pistorius made an impression during his visit to India: “His passion for yoga is commendable,” wrote his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on Twitter after meeting the…
US warns China against attack on Taiwan
Washington Washington and Beijing had just started to cultivate their diplomatic contacts. In May there was a first talk at a higher diplomatic level after a long radio silence. But…
US warns China against attack on Taiwan
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin China has already responded to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s statements, accusing him of “false allegations”. (Photo: AP) US Secretary of Defense…
China’s defense minister threatens to conquer Taiwan
Li Shangfu China will never promise not to use weapons against Taiwan, China’s new defense minister said. (Photo: via REUTERS) Singapore China’s new defense minister Li Shangfu has threatened a…
Britain pledges hundreds of combat drones to Ukraine
Storm Shadow cruise missiles Even before the new announcement, London had announced the delivery of “Storm Shadow” cruise missiles to Ukraine. (Photo: Bloomberg) London, Berlin Britain will deliver hundreds of…
Selenski thanks Paris and Berlin – Kiev: Attacks on Bachmut continued
Selenski at the presentation of the Charlemagne Prize The Ukrainian President came on Sunday after talks in Rome for his first visit to Germany since the beginning of the invasion…
Safety: completed era
Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian President on his first visit to Germany since the beginning of the war. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has actually traveled to Germany. In…
Selenskyj has arrived in Berlin
Ukrainian President Selenskyj in Germany Volodymyr Zelenskyj, President of Ukraine, is welcomed by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in front of Bellevue Palace. For the first time since the Russian attack…
Selenskyi has arrived in Berlin
Volodymyr Zelenskyi in Rome Press conference on Saturday in Rome: the Ukrainian President answers questions from journalists. The visit to Berlin follows on Sunday. (Photo: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire) Berlin, Aachen Ukrainian…
Germany puts together a new weapons package with a volume of 2.7 billion euros
Ukrainian soldiers training on a Leopard 1 Initially 30 refurbished Leopard 1 main battle tanks from industrial stocks are now to be delivered to Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Ahead of…
Union criticizes standstill in ammunition procurement
leopard 2 In addition to the Leopard 2 tanks, a lot of ammunition was delivered to Ukraine, according to the Defense Ministry. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The Union accuses the federal…
How Germany’s “deep state” is slowing down the turn of the century
The invisible hand of the bureaucracy Germany’s “deep state” is the sum of inertia, lobbying influences and unquestioned dogmas. (Photo: Getty Images, Imago, dpa [M]) Brussels, Berlin Four pages are…
FDP wants to open the Bundeswehr to foreign applicants
Berlin The FDP calls for a new personnel offensive for the Bundeswehr. Among other things, foreigners should also be able to join the force. “In Germany we have great potential…
“In the future, priority will be given to the time factor in all procurement”
Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius The head of department wrote in a letter that he accepts that sometimes wrong decisions are made when it comes to procurement. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf,…
Kyiv pools resources for counteroffensive
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg in Kyiv NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has spoken out in favor of continuing talks about handing over Western fighter jets to Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv…