Security incident at Bundeswehr demonstration: Right-wing extremist activist films banned military systems
A well-known actor in the identity scene published recordings of secret weapon systems on Instagram despite a strict ban.
Quick Look
- A right-wing extremist activist networked with the AfD took and published recordings of secret military systems at a Bundeswehr training area despite a strict ban.
- The military intelligence service MAD is investigating the case.
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Why It Matters
The activist George has a criminal record following a conviction for sedition and has already been classified as a right-wing extremist by the MAD. He lost his house card for the Bundestag in 2025.
The invitation was aimed at MPs, arms insiders and scientists. Systems that the army wants to purchase were demonstrated on the training ground. Although there was a ban on filming and photography, George published various pictures on his Instagram account, which was also noticed by the military intelligence service MAD.
George is well connected in the ethnic scene and works for a media agency that was active for the AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund in Saxony-Anhalt. In the fall of 2025, George lost his house ID card for the Bundestag, which he had for a job with an AfD MP, due to security concerns.
The background was a conviction that had not yet been legally binding for, among other things, sedition and trespassing. With other “Identitarians,” George climbed onto the canopy of an outdoor swimming pool, set off pyrotechnics and shouted racist slogans.
Most recently he staged a conference for identity activists. Former US Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino was also a guest. Gnauck is a member of the Defense Committee for the AfD; the former soldier was classified as a recognized right-wing extremist by the Bundeswehr secret service MAD years ago.
Open Questions
- What consequences does the Bundeswehr draw from the security leak?
- How was the activist able to take part in the event despite being banned from staying at home?
