Germany plans to order 15 more F-35 fighters for €2.5 billion from U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin – Pistorius
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius intends to order an additional 15 F-35 fighter jets from U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
Boris Pistorius
Hegseth, Pistorius discuss Germany’s defence spending, NATO role and support for Ukraine
At a meeting in Washington on 14 July, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised Germany’s enhanced contributions to NATO and European security during talks with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
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Pistorius confirms Germany’s F-35 procurement plans, emphasises transatlantic cooperation
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has confirmed that Berlin remains fully committed to purchasing Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft.
German defence ministry presents new National Security and Defence Industry Strategy
The German Federal Government has introduced a new National Security and Defence Industry Strategy (SVI Strategy) to address evolving security challenges.
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Germany to order 600 Taurus Neo cruise missiles in EUR 2.1 billion project, says defence minister
In an interview with Der Spiegel, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced plans to order up to 600 Taurus Neo long-range cruise missiles for the Bundeswehr.
Germany: Pistorius promises clarification of one billion euros army radio purchase
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius plans to investigate possible omissions in the procurement of radios for the German armed forces.
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Germany reluctant to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reiterated his country’s reluctance to send cruise missiles to Ukraine.
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Leopard 2 for Ukraine: Pistorius expects rapid solutions for tank repairs
On a visit to Poland German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called for rapid progress on setting up a repair centre for the Leopard 2 battle tanks which were sent to Ukraine.
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Pistorius cautious about possible Taurus missile delivery to Ukraine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has expressed caution about a proposal to supply German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
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Pistorius: deliveries of Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine will start in the middle of the year
Deliveries of 80 Leopard 1 main battle tanks to Ukraine will start in mid-year, said Boris Pistorius.
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Pistorius agrees cooperation with Poland
Leopard tanks from Germany that have been damaged in the Ukraine war are to be repaired in Poland.
Pistorius: Germany is making a substantial contribution towards Europe’s military strength
Germany is working to strengthen the European pillar within NATO and enhance the EU’s military capacities and capabilities, said Boris Pistorius, Defence Minister of Germany.