Arms
Germany rises to fourth largest arms exporter
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According to a report by the Stockholm-based SIPRI peace research institute, Germany has overtaken China to become the fourth largest exporter of major weapons. Nearly a quarter of German deliveries went to Ukraine, while Europe as a whole has tripled its imports. The rise is driven primarily by the war in Ukraine and uncertainties about US support in NATO.
André Loesekrug-Pietri, head of the European innovation agency Jedi, states in a Handelsblatt interview that the US is using artificial intelligence on a large scale for the first time in the Gulf War against Iran. The "Maven" platform developed by Palantir fundamentally changes the conflict. He urges Europe to catch up technologically.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed strengthening bilateral ties with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. The talks focused on economic issues like energy and technology, as well as regional conflicts. Merz aims to elevate the partnership to a new level, including less restrictive arms exports.