Lockheed Martin begins production of Germany’s first F-35 fighter jet
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.
EuroTrophy to equip German Leopard 2A8 tanks with Trophy Active Protection Systems
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.
Czech Republic signs contract with Rheinmetall for additional14 Leopard 2A4 tanks
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.
Olaf Scholz pledges further arms deliveries to Ukraine
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in the capital Kyiv for his first visit to Ukraine in two and a half years.
Germany plans to acquire four additional 212CD submarines in EUR 4.7 billion deal
Germany’s Defence Ministry has announced plans to procure four additional Type 212CD submarines, in a deal valued at over EUR 4.7 billion.
Elistair and ARX Robotics demonstrate integrated drone-UGV system with German Army
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.
German Navy tests BlueWhale autonomous underwater vehicle in Baltic Sea trials
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.
Avilus demonstrates advanced drone technology in collaboration with German Army
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.
German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems reports strong growth in 2023/2024 fiscal year
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) has announced robust growth for the 2023/2024 financial year, with significant increases in sales, adjusted EBIT, and order intake.
Czech Republic to sign deal for additional Leopard 2A4 tanks by the end of 2024
The Czech Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to procure 14 additional Leopard 2A4 tanks from Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH.
Germany: MBDA builds new production facility for GEM-T and Brimstone missiles
On November 18, MBDA Germany initiated the construction of a new state-of-the-art missile production facility at its Schrobenhausen site.
QinetiQ Germany: successful demonstration of Rheinmetall Delta B15 target drone
QinetiQ Germany has achieved a significant milestone with the successful demonstration of the Rheinmetall Delta B15 target drone in Todendorf.