U.S. and German air force weapons schools deepen rotary-wing training cooperation through joint integration
The U.S. Air Force’s 34th Weapons Squadron recently hosted a delegation from the German Air Force’s Helicopter Wing 64 for a nine-day integration event focused on advancing allied combat tactics and rotary-wing training.
ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles sign MoU to boost Greek defence manufacturing and military vehicle production
The MoU sets out a framework for cooperation in the integration of logistic and advanced superstructures, including air defence systems, […]
Rheinmetall christens final K130 corvette Lübeck as German Navy programme reaches key construction milestone
The vessel, named LÜBECK, was formally christened during a ceremony attended by representatives from government, industry and the Bundeswehr. Among […]
Helsing opens Stockholm hub to expand Swedish and Nordic defence ties amid growing focus on regional security
Helsing, a European defence technology company, has announced the opening of a new presence in Stockholm as it seeks to strengthen its commitment to Swedish and Nordic defence cooperation.
Rheinmetall secures over €1 billion contract for additional digital soldier systems for German Army
Rheinmetall has secured a €1.04 billion contract from the Bundeswehr to modernise and expand Germany’s “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” programme.
KNDS expands BOXER vehicle production with new Munich line and partnership with DRÄXLMAIER to boost capacity
KNDS has inaugurated a new production line for its BOXER 8x8 wheeled vehicles at its Munich/Allach site.
Rheinmetall wins multi-billion euro Bundeswehr contract for FV-014 loitering munitions with deliveries from 2027
Rheinmetall has signed a major framework contract with the Bundeswehr to supply FV-014 loitering munition systems.
German Navy’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft undergo first maintenance checks by Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg facility
The maintenance activity was highlighted during a ceremony in Hamburg attended by local and military officials. The event underscored […]
Germany and Ukraine sign strategic partnership and €4 billion defence package at first intergovernmental consultations in over 20 years
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Berlin on 14 April for the first German-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations in more than 20 years, the previous such meeting having taken place in 2004.
United States approves $11.9 billion sale of AEGIS combat systems to Germany to strengthen NATO naval defense capabilities
The United States Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany for integrated naval combat systems and related equipment valued at an estimated $11.9 billion.
Germany receives final Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft, completing full fleet order for Luftwaffe operations
The German Ministry of Defence has announced the delivery of its 53rd Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft, completing the country’s full order for the type.
Rheinmetall begins early construction of third Class 424 intelligence vessel to strengthen German naval reconnaissance capability
Rheinmetall has started production of the third Class 424 intelligence vessel ahead of schedule at its Peene-Werft shipyard in Wolgast.