Author: Matthias Monroy

  • Spy drone “Euro Hawk”: German government sells parts to NATO

    Spy drone “Euro Hawk”: German government sells parts to NATO

    The Bundeswehr hands over devices and instruments of the mothballed “Euro Hawk” to NATO. It is still unclear what will happen to the aircraft itself and the ground stations. Canada withdrew its buying interest, now the US government could step…

  • Civil and military research: New EU Centre for Cyber Security remains controversial

    Civil and military research: New EU Centre for Cyber Security remains controversial

    The European Union wants to increase its “resilience, deterrence and defence” in the area of cyber security. A new centre will coordinate research and training activities. However, the proposed regulation is not compatible with existing institutions and funding programmes. The…

  • New Technologies: Europol sets up an “Innovation Laboratory”

    New Technologies: Europol sets up an “Innovation Laboratory”

    The EU interior ministers want to respond to the “challenges and opportunities” of new technologies. The focus is on 5G networks, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, drones, 3D printing and improved decryption. The Europol Police Agency will focus more…

  • Eurodrone delayed by two years

    Eurodrone delayed by two years

    The envisaged date for series production of a European long-range drone is not tenable. The German Ministry of Defence is to be responsible for the delay of at least two years. In the meantime, the project has been transferred to…