Leipzig's defensive personnel tight ahead of top match against Mönchengladbach
Leipzig welcome a welcome guest in Gladbach on Saturday evening, who are still winless in Saxony. However, RB has a personnel problem.
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Military unit from Saxony-Anhalt on a training trip to Bavaria
In the coming days, long columns of the German Armed Forces will be on the road from the Altmark to Bavaria. Road users are asked to pay particular attention.
Security authorities warn of incendiary devices in air freight
German security authorities are warning of "unconventional incendiary devices" sent by unknown persons via freight service providers. They have "knowledge of several parcel shipments that were posted by private individuals at locations in Europe and caught fire on their way to their addressees in se ..
Scholz defends missile deployment in Germany
The issue of war and peace is also currently playing a major role in the East German election campaign. Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirms his stance on this issue.
Co-Chair of BSW: US missiles in Germany are a red line
According to its co-leader, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance does not want to be part of any government that tolerates the deployment of US medium-range weapons. There is also a clear statement in the direction of the AfD.
Kretschmer calls for referendums on US weapons systems and compulsory military service
The deployment of long-range US weapons systems and a new military service model are being widely discussed in politics. But that is not enough, says Saxony's head of government.
Kretschmer wants to ask people about US weapons and compulsory military service
The deployment of long-range US weapons systems and a new military service model are being widely discussed in politics. But that is not enough, says Saxony's head of government.
Pistorius visits military police in Leipzig
The Federal Minister of Defense visited the General-Olbricht Barracks in Leipzig. There he was shown the work of the military police.
Faber becomes Chairman of the Defense Committee
With the military turnaround, the Defense Committee has become more important. Now the committee has a new chairman.
Kretschmer in favor of debate on reintroducing compulsory military service
The Saxon government met as a security cabinet for only the second time. The Inspector General of the German Armed Forces also came to the Army Officers' School. The talks also covered the topic of compulsory military service.
Increase in Saxon recruits to the Bundeswehr
The number of Saxon recruits to the Bundeswehr has risen in recent years. In 2023, 673 soldiers were recruited in Saxony: 585 men and 88 women.
Bundeswehr invests 700 million euros in Saxony's infrastructure
The Bundeswehr plans to invest 700 million euros in Saxony over the next ten years, including 134 million for the Army NCO School in Delitzsch.
Bundeswehr base in Bernsdorf visited by Federal Minister of Defense
Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius (SPD) visits the Bundeswehr base in Bernsdorf. Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) accompanies him.
Federal Minister: Extend training for Ukrainian soldiers
The Russian attack on Ukraine began two years ago. Ukrainian soldiers are also being trained in Germany as part of a European mission. The support is to continue.
Around 100 Bundeswehr vehicles take part in NATO exercise
On Friday and Saturday, around 100 Bundeswehr vehicles will be on the road in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg. The convoy is part of the military unit of the Franco-German Brigade and is taking part in an international NATO exercise. The exercise, called 'Steadfast Defender', is the largest in the Bundeswehr since the Cold War and involves around 12,000 troops.
Decision on stationing further Bundeswehr units in Saxony imminent
The decision to station further units of the German Armed Forces in Saxony should be made soon, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD). Saxony is of great importance for the Bundeswehr and it is not a question of whether, but where to station.
Military convoy: With 100 vehicles from Saxony to Berlin
As part of a Bundeswehr exercise, a larger military convoy from Saxony is expected to arrive in Berlin-Kladow next Monday. The convoy of about 100 vehicles will start at the Oberlausitz military training area near the Saxon town of Weißwasser and is expected to arrive at Berlin's Blücher Barracks af ..
"Air Defender": Operations at Saxony's airports continue as normal
At Saxony's airports, the air force exercise "Air Defender 2023" has so far had no consequences for passengers. So far, there have been no restrictions at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports, said a spokesman for Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG. In an initial assessment, German air traffic control expect ..