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Munich airport suspends flights due to smell of smoke

Reports & Analysis

Gold rush atmosphere at Berlin's military air trade show

Gold rush atmosphere at Berlin's military air trade show

Germany's shortfall in medium-range defense capabilities

Germany's shortfall in medium-range defense capabilities

Germany prepares for mission in the Strait of Hormuz

Germany prepares for mission in the Strait of Hormuz

Germany launches €35-billion military space program

Germany launches €35-billion military space program

Germany unveils first-ever military strategy for Bundeswehr

Germany unveils first-ever military strategy for Bundeswehr

German Bundeswehr says military-aged men can travel freely

German Bundeswehr says military-aged men can travel freely

In the spotlight

Germany's Bundeswehr goes on military spending spree

Conscription, pensions and AfD on Germany's 2026 agenda

Germany steps up missile defense with help from Israel

Germany's Bundeswehr: A 70-year-long history

Young Germans seek advice on how to avoid military service

German Bundeswehr sees rising number of volunteers