German navy traversed the sensitive Taiwan Strait, first such passage in 20 years

On Friday, two ships from the German navy traversed the sensitive Taiwan Strait, marking the first such passage in twenty years. This move underscores Berlin’s commitment to align with its Western allies amid escalating tensions between Taipei and Beijing. China, which asserts that Taiwan is part of its territory, claims exclusive sovereignty over the strait. In contrast, both the United States and Taiwan maintain that … Continue reading German navy traversed the sensitive Taiwan Strait, first such passage in 20 years

Germany has acquired the first IRIS-T anti-missile system for its forces

Germany’s armed forces have officially received their first IRIS-T SLM air defense system, having previously prioritized its production for Ukraine following the onset of the Russian invasion in 2022. During the inauguration ceremony held at a military base in Todendorf, northern Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz remarked, “A new chapter of European air defense is unfolding.” He emphasized the significance of this development for maintaining security … Continue reading Germany has acquired the first IRIS-T anti-missile system for its forces