Legal opinion forces change to Reservist Strengthening Act travel rule, Defence Ministry says A Bundestag legal opinion finds the Defence Ministry’s April 9, 2026 suspension of travel-permission rules likely unlawful, …
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German Mittelstand increasingly targets defense contracts, survey finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman SMEs Eye Defense Industry as €200 Billion State Investment Sparks Interest Survey: German SMEs increasingly consider the defense industry as a €200 billion state buildup creates new markets, despite …
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Defense industry holds forum at Borussia Dortmund stadium courting German SMEs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDefense industry goes public as Rheinmetall and peers brief 500 business leaders at Borussia Dortmund stadium Rheinmetall, MBDA and drone maker Quantum Systems addressed 500 business leaders at Borussia Dortmund, …
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Norway Signs Defense Pact with France Securing Nuclear Umbrella Against Russia
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoNorway Signs Pact Placing It Under France’s Nuclear Umbrella Norway has signed a formal defense agreement with France, placing itself under France’s nuclear umbrella as Moscow expands its military capabilities …
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German government agrees initial 40 percent stake in KNDS defense group
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman government to take 40% stake in KNDS in planned strategic move Berlin agrees initial 40% investment in KNDS, with intent to reduce state holdings to 30% in two to …
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Mercedes-Benz considers arms production as Europe ramps up defense
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMercedes-Benz Arms Production Eyed as Automaker Weighs Defense Manufacturing Mercedes-Benz arms production is being considered by CEO Ola Källenius, who told The Wall Street Journal the company could play a …
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Turkish defense industry showcases rising power at SAHA 2026 arms fair
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTurkish Defense Industry on Display at SAHA 2026 as TCG Anadolu Anchors Military Expo Turkey showcases its growing defense exports at SAHA 2026, with TCG Anadolu and advanced drones highlighting …
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Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom Announce Drone Defense Shield for Critical Infrastructure
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom to build drone defense shield for critical infrastructure Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom will build a drone defense shield to protect airports and critical infrastructure using sensors, …
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Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom announce partnership to build drone defense shield
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom to Build National Drone Defense Shield Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom partner to develop a drone defense shield to protect airports and critical infrastructure amid rising unmanned …
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European Defense Experts Unveil Sparta2, Urge 150–200 Billion Euros Investment by 2030
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEurope urged to speed up European strategic autonomy in new Sparta2 report Sparta2 report urges accelerated European strategic autonomy with €150–500bn programs, coalition-led procurement, startup contracts and urgent political will. …