Rheinmetall has secured a multi-year contract to maintain four LNG-powered vessels operated by Germany’s Federal Customs Administration.
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has been unveiled at Lockheed Martin’s production facility, opening the delivery phase of the country’s 35-aircraft program.
Flensburg Technology Systems unveiled the first pre-series TAHR light airborne combat vehicle for Germany’s Special Forces Command, or KSK, on 15 September.
Germany is moving towards procuring a fourth Class 424 fleet intelligence vessel as Rheinmetall marked the keel laying of the third ship at its Wolgast yard several months ahead of schedule
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 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 will commit an initial £770 million to a weapons programme with Germany designed to strike targets at ranges exceeding 2,000 kilometres.
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 has signed a €15 million contract to continue developing its Optarion mission support system for the Bundeswehr.
Germany will formally take delivery of its first F-35A Lightning II next week following the aircraft’s maiden flight in Texas.
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.
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.
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