Sebastian Sprenger
Sebastian Sprenger is associate editor for Europe at Defense News, reporting on the state of the defense market in the region, and on U.S.-Europe cooperation and multi-national investments in defense and global security. Previously he served as managing editor for Defense News. He is based in Cologne, Germany.
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MBDA eyes a long-range strike missile boom in Europe
The firm has presented its Land Cruise Missile as a candidate for a new multinational pact aimed at developing and fielding long-range weapons in Europe.
Germany beefs up tank fleet with $832M acquisition
The German Army is in line for an upgrade of its tanks, based on the expectation that future conflicts will rely heavily on ground warfare with armored vehicles.
Editorial: The limits of ‘America First’
Putting America first does not a strategy make. At best, it’s a banal expression of a fundamental desire that guides all nations anyway.
Editorial: Mad Dog’s Mission
The pick of retired Gen. James Mattis as defense secretary by Donald Trump provides hope that the Pentagon, at least, will be in stable hands.
Editorial: After Trump Win, All Eyes on Congress
As the world braces for a US President Donald Trump, it’s time to look at whatever potential for moderation is left in US institutions against the type of right-wing populism that has like-minded leaders here and abroad celebrating.
Editorial: Trump’s Simplistic World
One way or the other, Trump’s rise on the national stage will have long-term implications even beyond Election Day. The man has a lot of ardent believers, and he gives form to a deeply human desire to live in a world that is fundamentally simple. Except that it's not.
30 Years: Tactical Networks — Democratized Decision-Making
The advent of new communications gear for front-line troops has revolutionized the conduct of ground battles.
30 Years: Future Combat Systems — Acquisition Gone Wrong
It’s hard to overstate the disastrous effect that the FCS program has had on Army acquisition.
Editorial: The Pros of a National Military Strategy ‘For Everyone to See’
There is good reason to keep big-picture strategy documents, where broad contexts and big ideas are presented – however lofty and inconsequential they may seem to the initiated – accessible for everyone.
Dunford: Power Projection, Alliances Key In New National Military Strategy
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford on Wednesday previewed a soon-to-be-finalized National Military Strategy, saying that developing international alliances and projecting power to faraway places will be the two key tenets of the classified document.
