Austria's defense strategy: Is the departure from neutrality?

Austria's defense strategy: Is the departure from neutrality?

In a current turn to the security situation in Europe, Austria takes its military defense seriously. The concerns about possible threats, especially in the face of geopolitical tensions, drive the nation. Vorarlberg invests in the armament of his infrastructure, especially with the construction of a new helicopter hangar. For example, vorarlberg.orf.at that the military awareness in Europe has increased significantly, while questions about the feasibility of the neutrality of Austria. Developments for great powers such as Russia and the United States have fueled the debate.

The current security strategy of Austria is based on two essential dangers: an external threat that could arise from a military conflict at the EU's external border, and an internal, hybrid threat from state or non-governmental actors that could try to create unrest in society. Hessel, the Security and Military Commander Vorarlberg, emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive concept for national defense, which includes both military and civilian components. The neutrality cannot be considered sole protection, he warns vn.at

new commander for the militia

To further strengthen the military presence in Vorarlberg, a new commander was recently appointed for the militia hunter battalion. Major Martin Netzer took command of Colonel Ralf Bail command during a solemn act in the Walgau barracks. Netzer, who emphasized the need for regular training times, pleads for a return to the old model of the basic military service to ensure effective training. "No fire brigade trains their people and only meets when something happens," he emphasized in order to underline the urgency of regular exercises. Over two thirds of the militia soldiers are basic military servants and cannot be optimally prepared without intensive exercises. Hessel also made it clear that Austria should be prepared for potential military use in order to maintain the usability of the troops.