Suche
Mein Konto
Science and military: New cooperation for Germany's security!
The University of the Bundeswehr Munich and the Planning Office are deepening their cooperation to strengthen Germany's defense capability.
Science and military: New cooperation for Germany's security!
The University of the Bundeswehr Munich (UniBw M) and the Bundeswehr Planning Office have intensified their cooperation to strengthen Germany's security situation. On July 22, 2025, University President Prof. Eva-Maria Kern and Major General Stefan Lüth, Head of the Planning Office, signed a significant declaration of intent. This initiative aims to promote exchange between science and the military and to clarify shared responsibilities in national and alliance defense. UniBw M reports that...
The declaration of intent lays the foundation for closer cooperation in several areas, including computer science, information technology, aerospace engineering, and economics and organizational sciences. This is intended to strengthen not only the Bundeswehr's ability to innovate, but also its defense preparedness in the context of NATO. Both institutions want to develop strategies together and identify potential to address security challenges more effectively. The ESUT website shows that...
Cooperation on multiple levels
UniBw M will support the planning office with scientific issues and contribute its extensive expertise in the field of research. The specific measures include, among other things, offering internships and supervising theses and doctorates for students. These training measures aim to promote young scientists and optimize the transfer of knowledge between the two institutions.
A key goal of this initiative is to permanently consolidate the collaboration through a formal cooperation agreement. This is intended to create the basis for an effective exchange of knowledge and the sharing of resources. A particular focus is on supporting the armed forces' cold start capability in order to be able to react quickly to current security policy challenges. A report from the Bundeswehr's ZMS underlines that...
The agreed cooperation highlights the shared responsibility of both institutions for the security of the Federal Republic of Germany and the long-term assurance of an effective defense capability. The aim of exchanging specialist knowledge and resources is to not only support the Bundeswehr in its current mission, but also prepare it for challenging conditions in the long term.