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What to know as Germany investigates an explosive drone at a key cargo airport

Authorities have defused a drone with explosives found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport

The Independent UK

Germany's brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews

As Germany prepares to permanently station thousands of troops in Lithuania, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys explains why Vilnius believes the deployment is essential to preserving peace.

Euronews

Kubilius hails 'revolutionary' defence plan, but MEPs demand faster rollout

The European Commissioner for Defence says Europe's military mobility overhaul is necessary, but MEPs are pushing for an accelerated timeline.

Euronews

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Young Germans opt out of military service as Berlin strives to boost army

Almost 6,000 young men apply to be excluded on moral or religious grounds despite ‘conscription lite’ policy

The Guardian - UK

Chance find in Nordholz: Nazi military Sturmgeschütz III assault gun unearthed

The almost completely intact vehicle was found during construction work in Nordholz. It is due to be moved to the German Tank Museum in Munster in August.

Euronews

German Gen Z joins the Bundeswehr: The military becomes a plan B

Germany is rearming amid an economic recession with thousands of jobs slashed across industrial and service sectors. In these tough economic conditions, the Bundeswehr is now one of the country's most attractive employers for young people. Applications rose by 23 percent in January 2026 alone. Behind the figures lies a…

France 24

'Security of the Baltics is our security': Merz meets Baltic leaders before NATO summit

Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine.

Euronews

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How a NATO essay contest won a Lithuanian schoolgirl a ride in a Bundeswehr tank

As Germany prepares to permanently station 5,000 troops in Lithuania, one schoolgirl has already experienced the country's future brigade firsthand after winning a ride in a Bundeswehr tank.

Euronews

On NATO's eastern flank: How Lithuania is strengthening its defences

Military exercises, a historic German deployment and sitting in Moscow's shadow: Lithuania's Chief of the Defence Staff tells Euronews why the country believes deterrence is its strongest defence.

Euronews

German war hero Annika at her farm for struggling veterans: Jan Kraus’s best photograph

‘She was in Germany’s biggest battle since the second world war, but the army took years to recognise her PTSD. Annika now runs a farm with pigs and geese where struggling veterans come to stay’

The Guardian - UK

Rheinmetall sinks as Germany axes mega-warship project after spending €2.3bn

Rheinmetall shares fell sharply after Berlin scrapped its F126 frigate programme, a project that has already cost taxpayers around €2.3bn.

Euronews

Patriot, IRIS-T, Flamingo: Germany's long-range weapons gap

Global shortages of Patriot missiles are putting air defence systems under pressure. Germany's IRIS-T offers one answer, but Berlin still lacks the long-range firepower needed for deep strikes.

Euronews

ILA 2026: Air power, drones and a search for new recruits

As ILA 2026's largest exhibitor, the Bundeswehr is impossible to miss. Colonel Kristof Conrath discusses new military capabilities, lessons from the war in Ukraine, the future of air power and the drive to recruit the next generation.

Euronews

A turning point: Why Germany’s military capabilities are underestimated

Many people believe that Germans are not prepared for defence. In a guest article for Euronews, military sociologist Dr Timo Graf uses recent survey data to show why this view underestimates German society’s capacity for defence.

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Bogs 'almost like a minefield': Europe's wetlands gain military importance

Peatlands are more than carbon sinks and havens for rare species. Amid rising security tensions, they are seen across Europe as natural barriers to attackers.

Euronews

Who is behind the suspected sabotage attempts targeting the German navy?

Ten suspected sabotage incidents have reportedly impacted the German navy over the last year.

Euronews

From tanks to drones: Ukraine's drone war is redefining Germany's battlefield strategy

Ukrainian drone commanders fighting on the front line say modern warfare has changed faster than Europe's armies can adapt. As Germany races to rearm, Kyiv's soldiers argue the future of war will be decided not just by tanks – but by drones, mass production and trained operators.

Euronews

Turning point: Germans lose faith in US as NATO ally and turn to defence, study shows

A German defence survey suggests that trust in the US as a NATO ally has fallen sharply, while support for higher defence spending and the military has continued to rise.

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The Independent UK

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany is putting a new spotlight on the U.S. military presence in Europe

Euronews

Trump says US will reduce troop presence in Germany 'a lot further' than initial 5,000 withdrawal

Trump indicated without sharing details that a substantial further reduction of US troop presence in Germany was imminent, just a day after the Pentagon announced a withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers. Trump has also threatened earlier in the week to rollback troops in Spain and Italy.

Euronews

Trump launches fresh tirade against Merz after troop withdrawal threat

Trump's barrage of criticism comes in response to Merz's comments on Monday that the US was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership.

Euronews

From statements to actions: Here's which European countries are spending the most on defence

Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953.

Euronews

Speed and deterrence: Germany's defence minister unveils first ever military strategy

Germany is reshaping its armed forces. The Bundeswehr is set to become faster, more capable and more technologically advanced, with the ability to strike targets precisely at longer range.

Euronews

Four years of Gepard in Ukraine: How the vintage German weapon is proving its worth

Four years after Berlin's decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine's air defence — and one of the most effective "drone killers" in the fight against Russia.

Euronews

Dangerous mission: Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz

According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions.

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