U.S. and Germany sign defense industry agreement to expand joint weapons production and strengthen NATO supply capacity
The United States and Germany have signed a statement of intent to expand defense industrial cooperation, aiming to accelerate weapons production and strengthen manufacturing capacity on both sides of the Atlantic.
Germany turns to €3.4 billion Typhon and Tomahawk purchase to field 2,500-kilometer strike capability after U.S. cancels deployment
Germany is considering spending nearly €3.4 billion on U.S.-made Typhon launchers and Tomahawk cruise missiles, Politico reported, citing a government planning document.
Britain invests £770 million in 2,000-km cruise and hypersonic strike weapons with Germany to strengthen NATO deterrence
Britain will commit an initial £770 million to a weapons programme with Germany designed to strike targets at ranges exceeding 2,000 kilometres.
NATO chief says Germany leads ‘NATO 3.0’ shift towards greater European responsibility, defence output and support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Germany was leading a fundamental shift in the Alliance, with Europe and Canada taking greater responsibility for their own security.
HENSOLDT gets €15 million Bundeswehr deal to connect military helicopters to digital battle network without airframe changes
HENSOLDT has signed a €15 million contract to continue developing its Optarion mission support system for the Bundeswehr.
Germany to receive first of 35 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters next week after maiden flight, with pilot training to begin in Arkansas
Germany will formally take delivery of its first F-35A Lightning II next week following the aircraft’s maiden flight in Texas.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A has completed its maiden flight ahead of planned delivery and Luftwaffe training in the United States
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has completed its maiden flight, moving Berlin’s 35-aircraft program closer to initial delivery and crew training.
Rafael targets full German production of air defence technology in plan to convert Volkswagen’s Osnabrück site into defence hub
Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems plans to establish production of air defence technology in Germany through a partnership aimed at transforming Volkswagen’s Osnabrück site.
TKMS and Fincantieri aim to establish underwater partnership by year-end and jointly pursue international naval contracts
TKMS and Fincantieri have agreed to deepen their cooperation in submarines and underwater technologies, with the two shipbuilders aiming to establish a formal partnership framework by the end of 2026.
Rheinmetall expects €12.4 billion from Germany’s Arminius plan for up to 5,500 Boxers, with potential value reaching €77 billion
Rheinmetall expects to secure about €12.4 billion of vehicle business from Germany’s Arminius procurement programme by the end of 2026, Chief Executive Armin Papperger said.
Germany weighs financial support for British and French nuclear deterrents amid Europe’s shifting security debate, The Telegraph reports
Germany and Britain are discussing potential German financial support for the UK’s nuclear weapons programme, The Telegraph reported on 26 August.
Safran to equip Bundeswehr infantry with over 1,000 MOSKITO and hundreds of SHARPCROW portable battlefield observation systems
Safran Electronics & Defense will supply more than 1,000 MOSKITO observation systems and several hundred SHARPCROW systems for the Bundeswehr under a major order from Rheinmetall Electronics.