SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 24, 2012
Two women suffered serious burns on a German beach over the weekend when they misidentified pieces of World War II phosphorus that had washed ashore as amber. Similar accidents occur each year and experts say the threat posed by rusting war munitions dumped into the Baltic and North Sea is increasing. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 17, 2012
The German freighter Atlantic Cruiser, suspected of carrying weapons destined for Syria, is still sailing around the Mediterranean Sea. The company that owns the vessel is contesting the allegation, but the ship's captain claims it is carrying explosives and detonators. By Veit Medick and Christoph Reuter more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 16, 2012
A German-owned ship tried to deliver weapons from Iran to the Syrian regime. Once reports emerged, though, the Atlantic Cruiser disappeared for hours on end. The case is dubious and has alarmed politicians in many countries. The German government is demanding an explanation from the shipping company. By Veit Medick more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 19, 2012
European nations appear to be disregarding EU weapons export regulations by selling military equipment and technology licenses to Saudi Arabia, according to information obtained by SPIEGEL. Taken together, the controversial deals make the EU the world's biggest exporter of weapons to the country. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 06, 2011
The US and Russia intended to "reset" their relations under US President Barack Obama. Instead, however, the two countries continue to squabble over the planned missile shield, which Washington insists is to protect against attack from Iran. The debate shows signs of turning into a new arms race. By Matthias Schepp more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 08, 2011
Chancellor Angela Merkel is seeking to make it easier for the German arms industry to export weapons. In a position paper sent to Brussels recently, Berlin asked that "economic interests" be "adequately considered" when it comes to export controls on arms shipments. more...
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- July 14, 2011
The opposition in Berlin was already outraged about a plan to sell 200 tanks to Saudi Arabia. Now, however, a new deal involving the training of Saudi border patrol officers is raising additional questions. And some say the German constitution may have been violated. By Matthias Gebauer and Florian Gathmann more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 12, 2011
A secretive plan to sell tanks to Saudia Arabia has caused a furor within Germany's governing coalition, members of which are demanding an explanation. The deal, which violates a tradition of avoiding weapons sales in conflict areas, signals a fundamental shift in German arms trade. Is Chancellor Angela Merkel's foreign policy still credible? By Ralf Beste, Dietmar Hipp, Ralf Neukirch and Thomas Wiegold more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 11, 2011
A decrease in orders from its own military has led Germany's arms industry to turn the focus of its sales efforts abroad. It has recently enjoyed amazing successes despite seemingly strict export controls. By Dietmar Hawranek, Markus Dettmer and Ralf Beste more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 08, 2011
A plan to sell some 200 battle tanks to Saudi Arabia has led to quarreling in Berlin -- and also within Chancellor Angela Merkel's governing coalition. Merkel insists that weapons deals are ultimately transparent, but the opposition has demanded that the sale be revoked. more...
