Germany plans €377 billion in defence procurements to build Europe’s strongest armed forces – Politico
Germany is preparing a €377 billion overhaul of its armed forces, according to internal defence planning documents seen by Politico.
Germany plans nearly €83 billion in defence contracts by 2026, most to European industry
On 23 September, Politico published details on contracts for arms, ammunition and equipment for the Bundeswehr planned until December 2026.
Bundeswehr adopts Rheinmetall’s new Puma training system to enhance combat simulation
The Bundeswehr has approved a new modular training system for the Infantry Fighting Vehicle Puma, developed by Rheinmetall.
Germany outlines €350 billion plan to build Europe’s strongest conventional armed forces
Germany aims to build the strongest conventional armed forces in Europe, with more than €350 billion earmarked for modernisation by 2041.
Rheinmetall expects €6-8 billion Bundeswehr order for Skyranger air defence systems by year-end
Rheinmetall expects to secure a major order for its Skyranger family of self-propelled air-defence systems from the German Bundeswehr, company chief executive Armin Papperger said on 7 August.
Bundeswehr orders over 1,000 logistic vehicles from Rheinmetall in €770 million contract
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has placed a major order with Rheinmetall for the delivery of more than 1,000 logistic vehicles.
Germany moves to speed up Bundeswehr procurement with new temporary legislation
On 23 July, the German federal government adopted a draft law aimed at accelerating planning and public procurement for the Bundeswehr.
Germany plans to equip Bundeswehr with 1,000 new main battle tanks – Bloomberg
Germany is reportedly planning a major expansion of its land forces, with up to 1,000 new Leopard 2A8 or Leopard 2AX main battle tanks to be procured.
HENSOLDT commissioned to upgrade ASUL drone defence system for German Armed Forces
ASUL was developed by ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, a subsidiary of HENSOLDT, and delivered to the German Armed Forces in 2022.
General Atomics AeroTec Systems expands NH90 maintenance capacity with new dock
General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has announced an expansion of its maintenance capacities for NH90 helicopters at the Oberpfaffenhofen Special Airport.
Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems partner to equip Bundeswehr helicopters with Euro-GATR rocket system
Diehl Defence and Israeli defence company Elbit Systems have signed a teaming agreement to cooperate on the Euro-GATR guided rocket programme.
Germany orders 120 PAC-3 MSE interceptors for Patriot air and missile defence system
The German Armed Forces have placed an order for 120 PAC-3 MSE guided missiles for the Patriot air defence system through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.