Deterrence on the eastern flank: German advance command in Lithuania
The Bundeswehr has relocated the first soldiers of the future Lithuania Brigade to the eastern NATO country. Up to 5,000 German soldiers should be permanently ready for combat in the country by the end of 2027. The Bundeswehr has begun permanent stationing on NATO’s eastern flank by deploying the first soldiers for the Lithuania Brigade. […]
NATO is practicing for emergencies
Soldiers from nine NATO countries cross Poland’s longest river. The exercise is part of a large-scale exercise to deter Russia. Why does overcoming water play a role? One heavy military vehicle after another approaches the river bank, folds out the side floats and drives into the water. It takes just under ten minutes, then four […]
Scholz calls for strengthening deterrence
At the Munich Security Conference, the Chancellor emphasized that NATO’s assistance clause must not be relativized. He did not mention Donald Trump’s name. At the Munich Security Conference, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) warned against weakening the will to common defense in NATO. “Let me also make it clear: Any relativization of NATO’s guarantee of assistance […]
These European states are nuclear powers
After Donald Trump’s comments on NATO, European states are debating greater sovereignty in defense matters. European nuclear weapons are suddenly an issue again. France is the largest nuclear power in Europe Barley meant this as a milestone on the way to a European army, which does not exist and is not being planned. Furthermore, there […]
Debate about nuclear deterrence: Scholz and Lindner disagree
Trump’s threats against NATO allies have led to discussions about an EU nuclear bomb. The Chancellor and his Finance Minister do not agree on the issue. Doubts about US military support after Donald Trump’s election victory are fueling the debate about Germany’s defense capability – including a common nuclear deterrent in Europe. The SPD’s top […]
Germans want to expand their defense
What if? Trump is raising doubts about US support in NATO and providing reasons for more deterrence, including an EU nuclear bomb. A study shows: Citizens want more defense. Doubts about US military support if Donald Trump wins the election are fueling the debate about a faster expansion of Germany’s defense capabilities. The SPD’s leading […]
The USA relies on retaliation and deterrence in the Middle East
The USA leaves no doubt about its ability to act militarily in the Middle East. Targets at the weekend were militias allied with Iran. There is great outrage – including in Russia. The US armed forces demonstrate retaliation and deterrence in the Middle East. On Saturday night, the US Air Force carried out attacks on […]
Russia and NATO: Is total escalation just around the corner?
The war in Ukraine has shaken Europe’s security architecture. A defense expert explains why a threat from Russia is closer than it seems. A brutal war of aggression instigated by Russia has been raging in Europe since February 24, 2022. Since then, Ukraine has been defending itself with Western arms support. The European peace order […]
Kuomintang party wants to deter Beijing with arms
The Kuomintang in Taiwan is considered a rather China-friendly party. Nevertheless, her presidential candidate wants to play it safe in the tensions with Beijing – and is relying on more armaments. The presidential candidate from Taiwan’s China-friendly Kuomintang party wants to use deterrence to prevent a possible military attack by Beijing. Defense equipment must be […]
“Brutal images will emerge”
After the terrorist attack by Hamas against Israel, the Israeli ground offensive in the Gaza Strip will come, says Middle East expert Woertz. Even after that, the conflict with the Palestinians was not resolved. The Israeli ground offensive is imminent. On Thursday, Defense Minister Joav Galant told Israeli soldiers stationed in the south of the […]
