German Air Force receives first IRIS-T SLM fire unit following certification delay
The German Air Force has announced the receipt of the first short-range IRIS-T SLM air defence system configured to meet German requirements.
STARK establishes R&D hub in Ukraine and opens Greece office to broaden European defence operations
German drone maker STARK said on 13 February that it had opened a research and development hub in Ukraine and a regional office in Greece, expanding its industrial presence across Europe.
Danish F-35 fighters deploy to Iceland for NATO Arctic Sentry training with Swedish and German jets
Danish F-35 fighter jets landed in Keflavik, Iceland on Friday to train alongside Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft, marking Denmark’s first contribution to NATO’s Arctic Sentry activity, which began on 13 February.
Norway and Germany sign ‘Hansa Arrangement’ to deepen bilateral defence cooperation
Norway and Germany have signed a historic bilateral defence agreement known as the “Hansa Arrangement,” formalizing closer military cooperation amid heightened security concerns in Europe.
German-Ukrainian venture hands first Linza 3.0 drone to Zelenskyy ahead of Munich Security Conference
German-Ukrainian joint venture QFI hands first Germany-built Linza 3.0 drone to President Zelenskyy, launching production of up to 10,000 UAVs a year for Ukraine’s armed forces.
TKMS order backlog hits record €18.7 billion as leading German shipbuilder upgrades sales outlook for 2025/26
The company said sales remained broadly stable at €545 million, compared with €550 million in the same period a […]
Germany, Sweden place €140 million order for Kongsberg remote weapon stations under CAVS programme
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with Patria to deliver PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations for the Common Armoured Vehicle System 6x6 programmes of Germany and Sweden.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and EllisDon form strategic partnership on naval infrastructure
German shipbuilder TKMS and Canadian construction group EllisDon have signed a Strategic Teaming Agreement to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
TKMS and German defence procurement agency sign preliminary deal to launch MEKO A-200 DEU frigate project
TKMS and Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, known as BAAINBw, have signed a preliminary agreement for the MEKO A-200 DEU frigate programme, the company said on Tuesday.
Denmark signs seven-year framework agreement with Rheinmetall for ammunition supplies
Rheinmetall has been commissioned by Denmark to supply ammunition under a large-volume framework agreement, with initial orders worth hundreds of millions of euros.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and Seaspan agree partnership to deliver sovereign submarine sustainment
TKMS and Seaspan Shipyards have signed a Teaming Agreement to support the Government of Canada’s objective of achieving a sovereign sustainment capability for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
Norway signs contract with TKMS for two more 212CD submarines, total German-Norwegian order reaches twelve
Norway has signed a contract with TKMS for two additional Class 212CD submarines, increasing its planned fleet from four to six boats.