First firing of Slovak Leopard 2A4 main battle tank
Following an 8-week training course conducted by Bundeswehr instructors, Slovak tank crews have successfully fired their inaugural shots from the Leopard 2A4 tank.
Systematic signs seven-year framework contract with Bundeswehr
The Bundeswehr has taken a leap forward in its digitalisation transformation programme with the signing of a significant framework agreement with Systematic.
German Panzergrenadiere ready to defend Lithuania and the NATO
NATO started enhanced Vigilance Activity (eVA) after Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022 in order to strengthen the Alliance's eastern flank.
Bundeswehr contracts with Rheinmetall for several hundred thousand artillery shells
The German Bundeswehr has just issued a large-volume order for service and practice artillery ammunition worth around EUR 1.3 billion.
Australian branch of Rheinmetall to produce Boxer HWCs for the Bundeswehr
On July 10, the Australian Prime Minister's Office announced the signing of a contract to sell Boxer HWC wheeled combat vehicles to Germany.
Rheinmetall: a major order for 120mm tank ammunition
The German Bundeswehr has expanded to EUR 4 billion an existing framework agreement with Rheinmetall for the supply of tank ammunition.
Germany: green light for over EUR 10 billion defence procurements
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has given its green light to significant defence procurements, including 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters.
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.
Bundeswehr deploys PATRIOT air defence sytem in Vilnius to protect NATO summit
The Bundeswehr of Germany is deploying the PATRIOT long-range air defence system in Vilnius.
Bundeswehr orders another 357 military trucks from Rheinmetall
The German Bundeswehr has placed an order with Rheinmetall for 367 protected and unprotected logistic vehicles.
Germany to deploy a brigade in Lithuania to strenghten NATO’s eastern flank
Germany plans to station an additional 4,000 soldiers in NATO ally Lithuania to help secure the NATO's eastern flank.
Diehl Defence signs contract for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems for the Bundeswehr
The IRIS-T SLM system is designed to counter fighter jets, helicopters, cruise missiles, air-to-surface missiles, and larger drones as part of medium-range ground-based air defence.