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Ukrainian defense ministers announced the order of 1000 Patriot missiles from their allies, while Russia launched new attacks on Kyiv, despite a supposed ceasefire. (translated)

Ukraine bestellt laut Verteidigungsminister 1000 Patriot-Raketen bei Verbündeten

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announces further arms shipments to Ukraine, while a phone call between Putin and Trump suggests a possible rapprochement between Russia and the USA. (translated)

Pistorius verspricht mehr Waffen - Trump telefoniert mit Putin

The increasing number of sexualized assaults in the Bundeswehr alarms the Ministry of Defense, prompting Inspector General Breuer to make urgent appeals to soldiers and superiors not to look the other way any longer. (translated)

Bundeswehr: Steigende Zahl von sexualisierten Übergriffen alarmiert Verteidigungsministerium
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Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will meet with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in Washington on September 15 to discuss important security policy issues, including the drone-related incident in Leipzig and the US military presence in Europe. (translated)

Nach Drohnen-Schock von Leipzig - Jetzt doch! Pistorius trifft Hegseth
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Netanyahu confirmed during a visit to the Gaza Strip that Israel will not deviate from its control over 60 percent of the territory and is pushing for the complete disarmament of Hamas, while Defense Minister Katz planned to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and ask the USA for help in identifying host countries. (translated)

Netanjahu im Gazastreifen: „Wir ziehen uns nicht zurück“

Israel's Defense Minister Katz has presented plans for the relocation of the population of the Gaza Strip, while it remains unclear where the Palestinians can be accommodated, which would need to be clarified by the USA. (translated)

Israel: Verteidigungsminister Katz spricht über Pläne zur Umsiedlung der Bevölkerung Gazas

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that plans exist for the relocation of the population of the Gaza Strip, but it is still unclear where the Palestinians could be relocated, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed control over 60 percent of the area. (translated)

Minister: Israel plant Umsiedlung von Gazas Bevölkerung

The case of Dan Driscoll highlights the failure of US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who has long faced criticism within the military leadership under Donald Trump. (translated)

Pete Hegseth: Der Fall Dan Driscoll offenbart das Versagen des US-"Kriegsministers"

The resignation of the top civilian leader of the US Army, Dan Driscoll, due to tensions with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, leaves more key positions in the US Department of Defense unfilled and comes at a critical time in the Iran War. (translated)

Pentagon kommt nicht zur Ruhe

More than ten EU countries are ready to participate in a new training mission for Lebanese security forces to strengthen internal security in Lebanon and support the army in disarming Hezbollah, as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced during a meeting of defense ministers in Ireland. (translated)

Kallas: Über zehn EU-Staaten zu Libanon-Mission bereit

Russian military spending is unexpectedly continuing to rise and could reach nine percent of economic output by the end of the year, despite the defense minister's statements that less money could be managed in 2026. (translated)

Russland: Wladimir Putins Kriegsbudget wächst stärker als geplant
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In airstrikes on Kyiv, Russia has killed at least four people while EU defense ministers are meeting in Ireland to discuss support for Ukraine. (translated)

Russland tötet bei Luftangriffen auf Kyjiw mindestens vier Menschen

Under Secretary Daniel Driscoll for the U.S. Army has submitted his resignation, apparently after ongoing tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. (translated)

US-Heer: Staatssekretär Daniel Driscoll tritt nach Streit mit Pete Hegseth zurück

At the first informal ministerial meetings of the EU after the summer break in Ireland, the focus is on support for Ukraine and the defense capabilities of the EU, with Austria being represented by Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger. (translated)

Verteidigungs- und Außenminister beraten Ukraine-Hilfen
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Kim Jong-un has dismissed his Defense Minister No Kwang Chol and demoted him within the party hierarchy, as he restructures North Korea's military leadership and solidifies his control over the military amidst a tense international environment. (translated)

Machtwechsel in Nordkorea - Kim Jong-un stellt Verteidigungsminister kalt
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In North Korea, Defense Minister No Kwang-chol was dismissed and replaced by Kim Song-gi, while a structural reorganization of the military leadership was also decided. (translated)

Nordkorea: Verteidigungsminister No Kwang-chol in Nordkorea entlassen

North Korea's ruler Kim Jong Un has removed Defense Minister No Kwang Chol and ordered a comprehensive restructuring of the military leadership, indicating the central role of the army in the North Korean dictatorship. (translated)

Nordkorea: Kim Jong Un setzt Verteidigungsminister ab und baut Militärspitze um

Die Lage am Morgen. Acht Tage vor der Wahl in Sachsen-Anhalt verlangt der Verteidigungsminister, vier Landesverbände jener Partei verbieten zu lassen, die dort bei 40 % steht; die Union kommt auf 23 % und hält sich bedeckt. Zur selben Zeit erpresst eine Hackergruppe das Land Berlin um 30 Bitcoin, nachdem sie eine Woche lang unbemerkt im Landesnetz saß. In Dresden legt der Corona-Ausschuss Papiere vor, nach denen ein Vierzehnjähriger elf Tage neben dem Gefängnis festgehalten wurde, während die zuständige Ministerin Berichte darüber damals eine Falschmeldung nannte. Und große Handelsketten unterstützen Campact-Propaganda nicht. [M.L.] #SachsenAnhalt #Wahlen2021 #Politik

The former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mychajlo Fedorow will support Italy in the future as an advisor for military innovations, while continuing to work on key projects for the defense of Ukraine. (translated)

Mychajlo Fedorow: Ukrainischer Ex-Minister wird Berater im italienischen Verteidigungsministerium
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Before the Saxony-Anhalt election, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Prime Minister Cem Özdemir advocate for a ban on the AfD and emphasize the necessity of a process against the nationalist part of the party, while politically differing opinions exist regarding the possible consequences of such a ban. (translated)

Vor der Sachsen-Anhalt-Wahl - Pistorius und Özdemir wollen AfD-Verbot