Tag: Military

  • German Countdown for armed drones

    German Countdown for armed drones

    The majority of the population in Germany is against the acquisition of armed drones; nevertheless a contract to procure them may soon be signed. The Social Democratic Party can still prevent the deal. Before June 15th, the German Ministry of…

  • Germany assists Tunisia with electronic border surveillance system

    Germany assists Tunisia with electronic border surveillance system

    The German Ministry of Defence is supporting Tunisia in the development of an electronic border surveillance system. An already-existing barrier is now being extended along the Libyan border to the border town of Borj AI Khadra in the Sahara. The…

  • EU migration control: easier access to satellite intelligence

    EU migration control: easier access to satellite intelligence

    Earth observation is playing an increasingly important role in European security and defence policy. Greater synergies are to be achieved between civil and military capabilities in future. This is being trialled in the field of migration control: satellites are providing…

  • Military intelligence for Europol

    Military intelligence for Europol

    The EU plans to strengthen the linkages between its internal and external security structures. In future, military information will increasingly be used in combating terrorism and organised crime. Cooperation is being tested first in the field of migration. The European…