The capabilities of the Medium Forces

With the medium forces, the Bundeswehr closes the gap between light and heavy forces. They are intended to combine rapid deployability with striking power. In Lithuania, the Army has proven that it can cover the entire range of land operations, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) proclaims. The Light Forces excel in this respect thanks to…

Where does the compass needle point?

In both the Strategic Compass and the Strategic Concept, the European Union (EU) calls for high resilience in civil and military defense. NATO concurs. “Persistent conflict, fragility and instability in our European neighborhood undermine our security and provide fertile ground for strategic competitors and terrorist groups to gain influence, destabilize societies and threaten our security.”…

RF signal detector uses artificial intelligence

The R&S®CA210DNG RF signal detector from Munich-based Rohde und Schwarz is being launched with integrated artificial intelligence for automated COMINT. The AI-based deep learning technology enhances the R&S CA210 signal analysis software. By using AI, the software automatically performs most routine COMINT tasks. Consequently, the analysts deployed no longer have to deal with this task.…

The security situation in the new Europe

After the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the security architecture in Europe must be rethought. What guidelines should it follow? Kersti Kaljulaid, the former president of Estonia, asks when Russia will be able to restore its former military strength after the Ukraine war. According to her opinion and consultation with various experts, she expects…

U.S. follows up NATO summit with action

The United States is demonstrating its willingness to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank. It is expanding NATO’s reinforced battlegroup in Poland from a battalion to a brigade-level element. With this push, the United States is confirming NATO’s new force model. This envisions strengthening the Alliance’s unified response. It also follows the decisions of the NATO summit…

Camouflage from Bits & Bytes

As part of the DOLOS Challenge of the Cyber-Innvoation-Hub of the German Armed Forces (CIHBw), participants face the task of supporting sensors with AI/software or camouflaging reconnaissance targets against computer-aided reconnaissance means. Field camouflage has been common since the First World War. Nature, on the other hand, has been using various camouflage patterns for the…

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The Bundeswehr receives 50 more Puma

The Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the delivery of fifty more Puma tanks to the Bundeswehr. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) sees a need for the weapon system in view of the changed security situation. “Bit by bit, the Puma is replacing the Mader, which is now forty years old,” Pistorius explained. Compared to its…

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The Tempest will not replace the F-35

The platform under development is intended to replace the capabilities of the Eurofighter Typhoon. It will, however, complement the F-35 fleet. In light of the looming end of service for the Eurofighter Typhoon, the British Ministry of Defense describes the requirements for future aircraft types. The requirements are set out in the Future Combat Air…

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The EDA looks back at the year 2022

In 2022, the European Defense Association (EDA) managed 97 ad hoc cooperative projects and programs in the areas of skills development, training, joint procurement, and research and technology and innovation. The projects totaled €672 million. As part of the publication of the 2022 Annual Report, the agency identifies three key areas of work. Listed is…