German government approves purchase of 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters for Bundeswehr
The German government has approved the use of a contract option to procure 20 additional Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters.
Germany
HENSOLDT launches MDOcore software suite to drive digital transformation in defence operations
German defence company HENSOLDT has unveiled its new MDOcore software suite, marking a major milestone in the development of software-defined defence solutions.
First P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft delivered to Germany for naval aviation upgrade
Germany has taken delivery of its first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, marking a significant step in modernising its naval aviation fleet.
Rheinmetall presents KF51 Panther tank proposal to Romania amid new joint venture agreement
German defence group Rheinmetall has offered its KF51 Panther main battle tank to Romania, according to Romanian outlet EconMedia.
German lawmakers approve Small Anti-Drone Missiles for Skyranger 30 air defence systems
The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved 14 new procurement projects for the Bundeswehr, including development of Small Anti-Drone Missile for the Skyranger 30 air defence system.
German lawmakers approve Small Anti-Drone Missiles for Skyranger 30 air defence systems Read More »
Germany offers Greece Lynx and Marder combat vehicles in €2 billion defence proposal
Germany is preparing to offer Greece the purchase of over 400 infantry fighting vehicles, including 205 new KF41 Lynx units and 200 used Marder 1A3 vehicles from surplus German army stock.
Germany offers Greece Lynx and Marder combat vehicles in €2 billion defence proposal Read More »
Rheinmetall grows defence sales by 28% as order backlog hits €64 Billion despite delays
Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG reported a 20% rise in consolidated sales to €7.5 billion for the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong growth in its defence sector.
Rheinmetall breaks ground on Lithuania artillery plant to boost NATO ammunition supply chain
Rheinmetall has officially begun construction of a new 155mm artillery ammunition plant in Baisogala, Lithuania, marking a major step in strengthening defence production on NATO’s eastern flank.
Rheinmetall and Romania launch joint venture to boost propellant powder production by 2028
Rheinmetall and Romanian firm Pirochim Victoria, a Romarm subsidiary, have launched a new joint venture, Rheinmetall Victoria SA, to manufacture propellant powder and modular propellants in Romania.
Germany and UK sign €450 million contract for M3 amphibious bridging systems from GDELS
Germany and the United Kingdom have jointly signed a contract worth over €450 million to acquire new M3 amphibious bridging and ferry systems from GDELS.
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.
France and Germany launch JEWEL project to build Europe’s first early warning missile detection system
France and Germany have launched the JEWEL initiative (Joint Early Warning for a European Lookout) to lay the foundation for a European early warning capability, aimed at detecting and tracking missile threats.