ESSI: Switzerland to sign deal for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems this summer
Switzerland and Germany have signed a programme agreement for the joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM air defence systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Rheinmetall finalises construction of F‑35 fuselage in strategic cooperation with Northrop Grumman
German defence firm Rheinmetall has finalised construction of a cutting‑edge production plant dedicated to manufacturing central fuselage sections for the F-35 stealth fighter.
Kongsberg secures contract for Joint Strike Missiles for Germany’s F-35 fleet
Germany has formally signed a contract to acquire the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) from Norwegian defence company Kongsberg for its F-35 combat aircraft.
German defence industry showcases first live electromagnetic combat flight demonstration
In a German first, a coalition of national defence companies has successfully demonstrated how military aircraft can conduct missions in hostile airspace using electromagnetic jamming technology.
Germany signs agreement with Norway for Joint Strike Missile (JSM) procurement
Germany has signed an agreement with Norway to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM), in a deal valued at approximately NOK 6.5 billion.
Sweden acquires IRIS-T SLM air defence system under European Sky Shield Initiative
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a major defence contract with German defence company Diehl Defence to procure seven fire units of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system.
Arrow 3 partnership in focus as German official visits Israeli stands in Paris
Benedikt Zimmer, State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Defence, visited the Israeli industry pavilions at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday.
Lithuania in talks to assemble Leopard 2A8 tanks domestically, says Defence Minister
Lithuania is in discussions with manufacturers of Leopard 2A8 tanks to explore the possibility of assembling the German-made vehicles within the country.
Israel and Germany begin preparations for Arrow 3 missile defence system delivery
Israel and Germany have officially begun preparations for the delivery of the Arrow 3 missile defence system to the German Armed Forces.
Germany to equip F-35 fighters with Joint Strike Missiles from Kongsberg
The German government has decided to acquire Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for its fleet of F-35 fighter jets.
RTX to produce SPY-6 radars to U.S. and German navies Under $537 million contract
On 30 May, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded Raytheon Missiles and Defense, an RTX business, a $536.75 million contract to continue work on the AN/SPY-6(V) family of radar systems.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Kongsberg sign new cooperation agreement to bolster defence partnership
The agreement outlines plans to explore long-term cooperation across multiple military domains.