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Why landmines are back in force despite international bans
Why landmines are back in force despite international bans
Most countries in the world agreed to ban anti-personnel mines in the 1990s, but now the situation is shifting.Conflicts08/26/2026August 26, 2026
Can Germany defend itself against drone attacks?
Can Germany defend itself against drone attacks?
Drone defense is a priority for the German government, but there are still substantial shortcomings.Politics08/25/2026August 25, 2026
Will Iran withdraw from nuclear non-proliferation treaty?
Will Iran withdraw from nuclear non-proliferation treaty?
Analysts say the threat to leave the decades-old treaty may offer Tehran more leverage than an actual withdrawal.Conflicts08/25/2026August 25, 2026
Is Germany’s civil defense prepared for crisis?
Is Germany’s civil defense prepared for crisis?
As security threats grow across Europe, Germany is strengthening its civil defense and emergency preparedness. Conflicts08/25/2026August 25, 202614:31 min
Could Ukraine’s Mykhailo Fedorov challenge Zelenskyy?
Could Ukraine’s Mykhailo Fedorov challenge Zelenskyy?
Last week, former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov made a video in which he spoke of a crisis of leadership. Politics08/23/2026August 23, 2026
German army helps Poland protect itself against Russia
German army helps Poland protect itself against Russia
Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders, and German soldiers are assisting.Politics08/21/2026August 21, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight
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Should India worry about the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey pact?
A new defense pact is set to bring Islamabad deeper into the security architecture of the Middle East.Politics08/18/2026August 18, 2026
How Ukraine fights in the Black Sea without a navy
How do you fight a navy without a navy of your own? Ukraine’s drone innovation is reshaping war at sea.Conflicts08/13/2026August 13, 202613:41 min
Hiroshima survivors warn against Japan’s rearmament
Survivors and activists tell DW Japan’s military buildup risks eroding its longstanding commitment to pacifism.Politics08/06/2026August 6, 2026
Will Russia start a fresh mobilization drive?
Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign, Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media report.Conflicts08/05/2026August 5, 2026
EU defense remains heavily reliant on the United States
DW looks at EU efforts to develop counterparts to Patriot and Tomahawk missiles, F-35 jets, and Starlink internet.Politics07/12/2026July 12, 2026
AI drones made in Germany see duty on Ukraine’s front line
DW joined a Ukrainian mission to find out how effective drones made by the German defense company Helsing are in combat.Conflicts07/03/2026July 3, 2026All content (5868) on this topic
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