Stephanie Willmann appointed as Northrop Grumman’s first Country Executive for Germany
Northrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Stephanie Willmann as its first country executive for Germany.
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Airbus and Kratos partner to integrate mission system into XQ-58A Valkyrie for German Air Force
Airbus Defence and Space has announced a new partnership with US-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to equip the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft with a mission system developed by Airbus.
Germany plans to acquire U.S. Typhon missile systems to boost European deep-strike capability
The Typhon system integrates launchers with Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 interceptors, designed for land-attack and missile defence missions.
Hegseth, Pistorius discuss Germany’s defence spending, NATO role and support for Ukraine
At a meeting in Washington on 14 July, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised Germany’s enhanced contributions to NATO and European security during talks with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
Germany denies reports of additional F-35 jet orders amid Franco-German industry tensions
Germany has no intention of ordering more F-35 fighter jets beyond the 35 already agreed upon, a spokesperson for the defence ministry said on Friday.
Germany plans to buy 15 more F-35 fighter jets amid tensions with france over FCAS project
Germany is reportedly planning to purchase 15 additional F-35 fighter jets, according to Politico, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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.
Planet Labs Germany signs €240 million agreement to provide satellite services for European security
Planet Labs Germany GmbH has announced a multi-year agreement worth €240 million, funded by the German government, to support peace and security across Europe.
ESSI: Switzerland to sign deal for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems this summer
Switzerland and Germany have signed a programme agreement for the joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM air defence systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Rheinmetall finalises construction of F‑35 fuselage in strategic cooperation with Northrop Grumman
German defence firm Rheinmetall has finalised construction of a cutting‑edge production plant dedicated to manufacturing central fuselage sections for the F-35 stealth fighter.
Kongsberg secures contract for Joint Strike Missiles for Germany’s F-35 fleet
Germany has formally signed a contract to acquire the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) from Norwegian defence company Kongsberg for its F-35 combat aircraft.
German defence industry showcases first live electromagnetic combat flight demonstration
In a German first, a coalition of national defence companies has successfully demonstrated how military aircraft can conduct missions in hostile airspace using electromagnetic jamming technology.