Germany plans €377 billion in defence procurements to build Europe’s strongest armed forces – Politico
Germany is preparing a €377 billion overhaul of its armed forces, according to internal defence planning documents seen by Politico.
France and Germany launch JEWEL project to build Europe’s first early warning missile detection system
France and Germany have launched the JEWEL initiative (Joint Early Warning for a European Lookout) to lay the foundation for a European early warning capability, aimed at detecting and tracking missile threats.
Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany advance naval laser weapon system after successful sea trials
German defence firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany have moved their naval laser demonstrator to the Laser Competence Centre at WTD 91 in Meppen for further land-based testing.
Germany to sign €2 billion deal for Rafael’s Spike missiles via Eurospike production partnership – Globes
The German Army has decided to procure Spike anti-tank missiles from Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in a deal valued at €2 billion.
GDELS awarded €3 billion contract to supply next-generation reconnaissance vehicles to Bundeswehr
GDELS emphasised the strategic significance of this selection, following the earlier choice of the PIRANHA 8x8 for the German TaWAN command vehicle programme.
TKMS lists on Frankfurt Stock Exchange: strong market debut for leading German maritime defence company
TKMS is Europe’s only fully integrated system provider for maritime defence, combining expertise in submarines, surface vessels, unmanned systems, electronics, sensors, and software.
Germany plans to order 15 more F-35 fighters for €2.5 billion from U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin – Pistorius
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius intends to order an additional 15 F-35 fighter jets from U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
Ukraine and Germany sign defence deal to boost industrial cooperation and joint production
Ukraine and Germany have signed a new agreement to expand cooperation in the defence industry, focusing on technology, innovation, and joint production.
German Armed Forces takes delivery of first Pilatus PC-12 aircraft for training and transport use
Pilatus has delivered a PC-12 single-engine turboprop aircraft to the Technical and Airworthiness Centre for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment of the German Armed Forces (WTD 61).
Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to boost national defence and NATO air superiority capabilities
Germany has signed a contract for the acquisition of 20 new Eurofighter aircraft to reinforce its defence capabilities.
Rheinmetall secures €300 million deal to supply mobile armoured medical units for Bundeswehr
Rheinmetall has received a major order from the German defence procurement agency (BAAINBw) to supply armoured, highly mobile medical facilities to the German Armed Forces.
Hensoldt and Avilus partner to strengthen Germany’s UAV production with advanced sensor systems
German defence firm Hensoldt and UAV specialist Avilus have announced a strategic partnership focused on the development and marketing of cutting-edge sensor and ISR platforms.