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Copyright of Die Politische Meinung is the property of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Germany's allies are calling on Berlin to improve security measures following a Russian leak of sensitive discussions about aid for Ukraine. NATO officials expressed concern about the careless operational security that led to the leak, including the use of a non-encrypted platform for the meeting. Germany has launched an investigation into the incident and urged allies not to let Russia sow division among them. The leak revealed discussions about supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, as well as details about British and French troops in Ukraine and targeting the Kerch Strait Bridge. While the incident has caused tension between Germany and its allies, they emphasized the importance of staying united. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- "We take our security and defense seriously and will achieve a NATO quota of 2.1% with this year's budget," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says in statement on budget. Read more: Scholz Promises Long-Term Boost to German Military Spending©2024 Bloomberg L.P.By Michael NienaberReported by Author [Extracted from the article]

In article the author talks about the joint development project of the United States' Army projectors with West Germany's army for the Main Battle Tank 70, or Kampfpanzer 70 in the 1970s. Topics include the idea of the then defense secretary Robert McNamara for the collaboration; and his belief for the need of modern equipment by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised that Germany will continue to expand its military capabilities even after a €100 billion ($107 billion) special fund for defense spending is exhausted. This expansion is part of Germany's goal to become the "central hub" of NATO in Europe. Scholz stated that the fund will likely be allocated by the end of this year, allowing Germany to meet NATO's defense spending goal of at least 2% of GDP for the first time in over three decades. The funds have been used to procure various military equipment, including fighter jets, air-defense systems, and helicopters. Scholz emphasized the importance of a long-term change in Germany's defense policy due to Russia's aggression and highlighted Germany's commitment to defense projects with France. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised Germany's leadership and responsibility in meeting the 2% spending goal. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Rheinmetall AG has bought around 30 Leopard 1 A5 battle tanks from a Belgian company on behalf of the German government as part of a package of military hardware for Ukraine unveiled at last month's NATO summit. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government announced the €700 million ($769 million) package of additional support for the Ukrainian military, including 25 Leopard I tanks and five armored recovery vehicles, at the NATO meeting in Vilnius. [Extracted from the article]

Saying the situation in Russia "seems to be very unstable" after Prigozhin's mutiny, Pistorius also reinforced Germany's commitment to the security of the Baltic states. NATO Calls Russian Events Internal Matter (11:29 a.m.) NATO is monitoring the situation in Russia closely, Stoltenberg said. [Extracted from the article]

Latest Coverage Chinese Premier Discusses Ukraine, US With German President Putin Meets With African Leaders on Their Ukraine Peace Plan Ukraine's Sense Bank Owner Says Would Litigate Nationalization Coming Up Ukraine participates in Financial Action Task Force meetings in Paris all week ©2023 Bloomberg L.P. (Bloomberg) -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said NATO countries should be prepared for Russia's war on Ukraine to last "for a long time.". [Extracted from the article]

One senior official pointed to solid cooperation on the Patriot anti-missile system Germany donated to Poland to back up air defense. (Bloomberg) -- As NATO allies make a show of unity in support of Ukraine, a rift between Germany and Poland risks undermining a joint effort to supply Kyiv's forces. After Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave the green light to send state-of-the-art Leopard tanks - for which Poland took much of the credit - the Poles charged that the older-model Leopards they had committed to send will be of limited use without spare parts from Germany. [Extracted from the article]

After Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave the green light to send state-of-the-art Leopard tanks - for which Poland took much of the credit - the Poles struggled to fulfil a commitment to send their own older-model Leopards, charging that Germany hadn't sent spare parts. (Bloomberg) -- As NATO allies make a show of unity in support of Ukraine, a rift between Germany and Poland risks undermining a joint effort to supply Kyiv's forces. [Extracted from the article]

In the limited space such as given by this review, not all current developments, operations or acquisitions by the three national air forces (Austria, Germany, and Switzerland) can be portrayed profoundly. The image however remains, that aside all positive bilateral relations, the three German-speaking European services remain very different. This article examines the three air forces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on activities of the German and Japanese militaries in 2016. Topics covered include the military battalion being sent by Germany to Lithuania in the Baltic states while military troops are being deployed by Japan in South Sudan with new rules of engagement such as using force to defend themselves and others. Also mentioned are the North American Treaty Organization (NATO), views about military power heading for Europe and Article 9 of the Japanese constitution.

The article focuses on the decline in German public support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) campaign against the Taliban forces in Afghanistan. The public believed that the U.S. is pursuing military solutions rather than civilian ones. Green Party chairman Reinhard Bütikofer cited that the German effort would be undermined if the Dutch and the Canadians withdraw their support. Social Democrat Detlef Dzembritzki hoped to reduce the German military presence in Afghanistan.

The article discusses the problems concerning the equipment readiness of the military force of Germany in 2014. Topics covered include the poor state of German helicopters and the trouble regarding the availability of the aircraft. Also mentioned is the call of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to its member states to boost their defense budgets as well as decrease their spending to satisfy the group's gross domestic product (GDP) requirement.

The article discusses the challenges facing the German armed forces. Topics discussed include highlights of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) military exercise on the Letzlinger Heath, the German armed forces' lack of equipment, money and public support, a comparison of Germany's military capability with other NATO members and Sweden and Finland and involvement of Germany's armed forces in a reordering of NATO's military structures designed to respond to Russian assertiveness.

The article reports on Germany's government policies towards defense spending for which Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the country, has decided a target out of the gross domestic product. Topics discussed include planning for increasing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) capabilities such as aerial refueling and satellite communications, defense equipment procurement, and views of defense minister Ursula von der Leyen.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including health policy for German military, ongoing discussion between European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Bundeswehr's operational readiness.

The article reports on the response presented by U.S. High Commissioner John J. McCloy in which he defended the indecision in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) regarding German rearmament by pointing out that the Germans will need to make decisive action and not just half measures. According to McCloy, the U.S. will invest strong forces in Germany only if the Germans get involved in the defense of their country.

German leader's SPD rival rejects alliance's spending target Germany's Social Democrats zeroed in on an election-year line of attack against Chancellor Angela Merkel, saying they reject a NATO defense-spending goal pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Modular Automatic & Network Capable Targeting & Interception System (Mantis), a rocket, artillery and mortar defense system of Germany's armed forces. The possible deployment of Mantis in Turkey as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) operation to defend that country from attacks from Syria related to that country's civil war is discussed.

Steinmeier, whose Social Democrats are Merkel's junior partner, has suggested the U.S.-led alliance is inflaming tension with "war cries" and maneuvers that include German troops. As the European Union reached a provisional deal to extend economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, Schaeuble said Germany "naturally" wants good relations with Russia. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the attitudes of the German population towards the country's military since World War II, with particular focus on the lack of consensus about reforms to the size and authority of the Bundeswehr defensive army. Topics include a court ruling that the army could be deployed within Germany, citizenship rights and responsibilities of soldiers, and public support for German participation in foreign North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missions such as Kosovo or Afghanistan.

The article discusses the political dilemma faced by Germany in its continuing effort to support the military and development programs in Afghanistan. It was stated that the plan of Canadian government to pull out its combat troops in the unstable Islamic nation and the continuing pressure from the U.S. have pushed Germany to change its mission from reconstruction and training to combat-oriented purposes. In addition, the role North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is discussed.

The article discusses the request of U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at the Munich Conference on Security Policy that European North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members increase their military involvement in Afghanistan. European reluctance to use force in foreign policy is considered. It is noted that significant numbers of German troops are in Afghanistan and that this may indicate a European movement toward a balanced view of the need for military alliances.