German arms exports continue to rise after a record year
The traffic light once wanted to restrict arms exports to countries outside the EU and NATO. However, the Russian attack on Ukraine has now led to an increase with no end in sight. After peaking in 2023, export permits for German military equipment continued to rise at the beginning of this year due to increasing […]
Ukraine War: Russians capture German Leopard tank
A painful loss for Ukraine: Russian troops have apparently captured a modern German battle tank for the first time. Of the 18 modern Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks delivered to Ukraine from Germany, only a few are still in use in the defensive battle against Russia. This is another reason why this loss is likely […]
Now NATO is getting what is probably the best tank in the world
With Sweden’s accession, NATO is expanding its defense capabilities. It’s not just about the size of the armed forces, but also about their armament. The most important things at a glance It has been 21 months since Sweden applied to join NATO. It should actually happen very quickly, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced in […]
Ukraine deploys brigade with German tanks
Tank models from several decades come together in Ukraine. One brigade consists of German models from the 80s. Ukraine has apparently put together a tank brigade consisting entirely of German equipment. The 25th Airborne Brigade had shown a German Leopard 1A5 tank in a photo. It had previously been equipped with Marder armored personnel carriers. […]
According to the report, defense companies earn less
Ukraine, Middle East – in view of wars and conflicts, countries around the world want to buy weapons and ammunition. Arms companies can hardly save themselves from orders – and still have a problem. The revenues of the world’s 100 largest defense companies have fallen despite the war in Ukraine. According to a report published […]
New high-tech battle tank AbramsX detects targets with AI and saves fuel
The Americans are developing a new tank. It will be more fuel efficient and will be able to capture targets automatically. Is that enough for a “super tank”? Lighter, smaller crew, artificial intelligence (AI) on board: The AbramsX tank from the tank manufacturer General Dynamics is the new hope of the Americans. But is it […]
Video shows destruction of a German tank for the first time
Read video transcript Russian forces have apparently succeeded for the first time in destroying a German Leopard 1A5 main battle tank in service to Ukraine. This video shows the tank driving alone across an open field while coming under fire from Russian artillery. At least one of the projectiles hits the Leopard 1A5 and smoke […]
war | Israeli ground troops are fighting in the Gaza Strip
After three weeks of heavy air strikes, more and more Israeli ground troops with battle tanks have been advancing against Hamas, which rules in the Gaza Strip, since the weekend. Israel’s declared goal is to destroy the Islamist organization ruling in the coastal strip. On October 7, terrorists from Hamas and other extremist groups carried […]
Months-long dispute over German Leopard tanks ended
There has been a heated debate about German Leopard tanks in Switzerland for months. Now there is a decision. And some security politicians don’t like that. It was a heated discussion in the Council of States, the small chamber of the Swiss Parliament. Defense experts, military officials and the defense minister debated what should happen […]
Switzerland argues about German Leopard tanks – and returns them
There has been a heated debate about German Leopard tanks in Switzerland for months. Now there is a decision. And some security politicians don’t like that. It was a heated discussion in the Council of States, the small chamber of the Swiss Parliament. Defense experts, military officials and the defense minister debated what should happen […]
