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Sabotage, disinformation, and destabilisation – Russia’s hybrid war against the West is escalating. A stress test for Europe’s democracies. Since 2014, Russia’s authoritarian, revisionist government has been waging a war of annihilation against Ukraine. Moscow denies the country any right to sovereign independence. At the same time, the Kremlin has been waging a hybrid war

Espionage, drone flyovers, and fake news: Russia’s hybrid war against the West is intensifying. In the event of a NATO collective defence clause, the Bundeswehr must protect critical infrastructure and secure the routes of the “German hub” – a task primarily for the reserve component of the home defence and security forces. Consisting mainly of

In the struggle for a new world order, the EU is often criticised for being too hesitant, too fragmented, and too weak. Unlike the US, Russia, and China, Europe is not a superpower. Nevertheless, in the long term, European nations have the potential to play an important role on the global stage. To turn this

If required to defend, the German armed forces do not only fight at NATO’s external borders. Crucial tasks must also be carried out directly within Germany. The Operational Plan for Germany, Germany’s national operational defence plan, coordinates military planning with civilian authorities and organisations. Paul Walf, has been in charge of the Projects and Services

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

As part of their joint venture, Rheinmetall and the Ukrainian land systems industry are carrying out on-site repairs of military and combat vehicles. Ammunition production is also set to begin shortly, followed by the production of combat vehicles. The necessary infrastructure for this is being provided by Rheinmetall Project Solutions. The challenges are considerable, as

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