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They circle over airports, spy on military bases and threaten critical infrastructure. Sightings of suspicious drones are increasing across Europe. The air defence systems of many countries are at their limits. In Germany, the problem is more about the unclear legal situation than with the technology itself. “We are not at war, but we are

The new strategy for the security and defence industry (SDI) is intended to sustainably strengthen the political, strategic, and economic significance of this high-tech sector. It will be crucial that the strategic goals are followed by concrete, smart, and powerful action that has a recognisable impact, both in Germany and across Europe. The core message

Disinformation has influenced public opinion since time immemorial. What is new is how quickly and convincingly it goes viral today. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and a little practice, almost anyone can now generate authentic-looking images or manipulate audio and video recordings. How does this affect our democracy and security? ZDF presenter Christian

Major deliveries of military material and extensive logistical support make Rheinmetall Ukraine’s most important defence industry partner in the fight against Russian aggression. The company and Ukraine, represented by the Minister for Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic cooperation during the “Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024” in Berlin. The

Ukraine is the most heavily mined country in the world. The density of explosives along the front line, which is over 1,000 kilometres long, is -particularly high. This has also led NATO forces to realise that modern armoured mine-clearing systems are needed to advance quickly during combat. Since its attack on Ukraine, the Russian occupation

Rheinmetall Hungary is producing the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. The facility, which was completed in 2023, sets new standards across 33 hectares – both within Europe and worldwide. The modern, graphite-grey block can already be seen from several kilometres away. In the western part of Hungary, near the tranquil town of Zalaegerszeg,

Rheinmetall plans to produce 200,000 artillery shells per year at its new ammunition factory in Unterlüß in Lower Saxony. The importance of a domestic defence industry for Europe’s security was underlined by the visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the groundbreaking ceremony of the new factory. “We have to move away from manufacturing and

Formerly a taboo, today a booming industry – while society at large is only slowly losing its scepticism towards the defence industry, the stock market has long since understood: defence is a good investment. If we look at the current political and social discussion in Germany about military and economic support of Ukraine while Russia’s