Rheinmetall delivers first series-production Caracal vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands, with deliveries continuing to 2030
Rheinmetall has delivered the first series-production Caracal vehicles to the German and Dutch armed forces under a programme to supply more than 1,500 by 2030.
Germany weighs GCAP entry after FCAS collapse as Airbus and BAE Systems prepare for talks
Airbus is to open talks with BAE Systems on joining the Global Combat Air Programme after the collapse of FCAS, while Poland has reportedly received informal approval to join GCAP as an observer.
Germany and Netherlands order 69 more Schakal vehicles, bringing total to 291
Germany and the Netherlands have ordered 69 additional Schakal wheeled infantry fighting vehicles from Artec, the joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland.
Quantum Systems demonstrates unmanned air, land and sea operations with MOSAIC UXS software
Quantum Systems has completed a two-week exercise coordinating unmanned air, land and maritime systems through its MOSAIC UXS software.
Lithuania’s first tank crews complete Leopard 2A6 live firing as Iron Wolf brigade prepares to become a heavy combat formation
Lithuania’s first tank crews have carried out loading drills and live firing with Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area in Pabradė.
German Air Force certifies IRIS-T SLM system after live firing at NATO range in Crete
The German Air Force has completed operational certification of its IRIS-T SLM air defence system following a live firing in Crete.
German Navy’s MEKO A-200 DEU programme expands to eight frigates after budget approval
The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the procurement of four more MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35 arrives in Arkansas for Luftwaffe pilot training ahead of deliveries to Büchel in 2027
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas to support Luftwaffe pilot training, Lockheed Martin said.
British commandos land from German submarine to direct allied naval gunfire in largest UK Commando Force test in 15 years
British commandos have landed from a German attack submarine at Cape Wrath and called in fire from a Portuguese warship, in an operation that formed part of the largest test of all arms of the UK Commando Force in 15 years.
Hensoldt signs agreement with Ukraine for further air defence radar deliveries and development of surveillance capabilities
Hensoldt and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence have signed a memorandum of understanding covering further large-scale radar deliveries and the development of air defence surveillance capabilities.
ARX Robotics and Roboneers sign partnership to integrate and jointly develop unmanned ground systems for Ukrainian forces
Germany’s ARX Robotics and Ukraine’s Roboneers have agreed to expand technical integration and joint development of unmanned ground systems.
Germany to fund tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones built in Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks
Germany will finance several tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones for Ukraine under its military aid package for the winter of 2026/2027, the company said on 4 October.