German refusal filings have tripled past 2025 levels as Berlin tries to expand the Bundeswehr while managing public resistance.
BSW lawmaker Sven Hornauf plans delegations to Belarus and Russia as German municipalities weigh whether to revive suspended twin-city ties.
Germany’s Eurofighter deployment to Latvia highlights how Baltic security needs are reshaping NATO readiness and Europe’s defense market.
German investigators are probing whether a crashed drone near the Wunstorf air base carried explosives and may be linked to Leipzig sabotage.
Germany faces a surge in drone incursions near Bundeswehr bases, prompting new counter-drone technology initiatives amid evolving hybrid security threats.
CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann calls for a Germany-Ukraine intergovernmental pact to acquire Ukraine's advanced drone technologies, enhancing German defense capabilities.
Germany recorded 5,862 military service refusals in H1 2027 amid new conscription reforms and rising security tensions, surpassing totals from previous years.
Lithuania, Poland, and France hold joint military drills near the Suwałki Corridor to strengthen NATO's defense and deter potential Russian threats to this strategic land link.
Germany attributes a recent phishing campaign on Signal targeting politicians and journalists to Russian actors, prompting investigation and enhanced security measures.