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German Air Force conducts first live-fire test of Meteor air-to-air missile from Eurofighter

The German Ministry of Defence has announced the successful completion of a landmark test involving the long-range MBDA Meteor air-to-air missile.

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Lockheed Martin has officially begun production of the first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet for Germany. The milestone was celebrated on 5 December with a ceremonial signing of the aircraft’s centre fuselage section at Lockheed Martin’s production facilities.

Lockheed Martin begins production of Germany’s first F-35 fighter jet

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Germany’s acquisition of the F-35A is part of a broader effort to replace its ageing Panavia Tornado fleet, which currently supports NATO’s Nuclear Sharing programme.

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Following lessons learned from current conflicts in Europe, EuroTrophy GmbH introduces the new Trophy Active Protection System (APS) Silent Mode to tackle new and evolving operational needs in the European and NATO arena.

EuroTrophy to equip German Leopard 2A8 tanks with Trophy Active Protection Systems

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EuroTrophy GmbH has won a significant contract from KNDS Deutschland to deliver 123 Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) for the German Army’s Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.

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The Czech army received the first of 15 tanks to be sent from Germany, which will replace those sent to Ukraine to boost its defence capabilities.

Czech Republic signs contract with Rheinmetall for additional14 Leopard 2A4 tanks

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The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with German company Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH for the procurement of 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks.

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Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in the capital Kyiv for his first visit to Ukraine in two and a half years. On arriving after travelling to the country by train, Scholz announced further arms deliveries worth 650 million euros by the end of December. “I want to make it clear here in Ukraine itself that Germany will remain the country’s strongest supporter in Europe,” said Scholz, adding that

Olaf Scholz pledges further arms deliveries to Ukraine

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Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in the capital Kyiv for his first visit to Ukraine in two and a half years.

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Plath Systems & Integration has been subcontracted by Indra to provide modern reconnaissance solutions for the six Type 212CD submarines for the Norwegian and German navies

Germany plans to acquire four additional 212CD submarines in EUR 4.7 billion deal

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Germany’s Defence Ministry has announced plans to procure four additional Type 212CD submarines, in a deal valued at over EUR 4.7 billion.

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Elistair, a leader in tethered drone systems, and ARX Robotics, a European autonomous robotics company, have partnered to develop a cutting-edge Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solution. This integrated system, combining Elistair’s KHRONOS DroneBox and ARX Robotics’ GEREON RCS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), was successfully demonstrated during trials with the German Army.

Elistair and ARX Robotics demonstrate integrated drone-UGV system with German Army

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Elistair, a leader in tethered drone systems, and ARX Robotics, a European autonomous robotics company, have partnered to develop a cutting-edge Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solution.

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The German Navy has successfully concluded a two-week intensive trial of the BlueWhale Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) in the Baltic Sea as part of its Operational Experimentation (OPEX) programme. Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in collaboration with Germany’s ATLAS Elektronik, the BlueWhale was evaluated under challenging maritime conditions to meet specifications outlined by the Bundeswehr Technical Center for Ships and Naval Weapons (WTD 71).

German Navy tests BlueWhale autonomous underwater vehicle in Baltic Sea trials

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The German Navy has successfully concluded a two-week intensive trial of the BlueWhale autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the Baltic Sea as part of its Operational Experimentation (OPEX) programme.

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In October, German drone technology company Avilus partnered with the German Army to test and strategise the integration of cutting-edge defence technologies into the Bundeswehr. The trials, conducted in a simulated operational environment, focused on ensuring effective communication, interoperability, and process automation through the use of Avilus’ Grille drone system.

Avilus demonstrates advanced drone technology in collaboration with German Army

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In October, German drone technology company Avilus partnered with the German Army to test and strategise the integration of cutting-edge defence technologies into the Bundeswehr.

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The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the joint project between the two nations, as it concludes the design phase of the new submarines.

German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems reports strong growth in 2023/2024 fiscal year

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thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) has announced robust growth for the 2023/2024 financial year, with significant increases in sales, adjusted EBIT, and order intake.

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