thyssenkrupp Marine Systems lays keel for Brazil’s most advanced frigate
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) has achieved a significant milestone with the keel laying of Brazil’s most modern frigate, the "Jerônimo de Albuquerque."
Rheinmetall pressing ahead with F-35A project
The technology group has commissioned AERO-Bildungs GmbH to provide technical training for the production mechanics for the centre fuselage section of the F-35A in Weeze.
Handover of final Airbus A350 government aircraft to the German Air Force
Lufthansa Technik handed over the third and final Airbus A350 government aircraft to the German Federal Ministry of Defence's Special Air Mission Wing at a festive ceremony during ILA Berlin.
German Ministry of Interior orders up to 44 H225 helicopters for its Federal Police
The German Ministry of the Interior has ordered up to 44 H225 helicopters for its Federal Police. This record order for the H225 includes 38 firm orders with options for a further six helicopters.
Expansion of strategic cooperation between Lockeed Martin and Rheinmetall
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have signed a new collaboration memorandum of understanding (MoU) at ILA Berlin 2024.
HENSOLDT: equipping Ukrainian helicopters with self-protection sensors
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is once again equipping helicopters of the Ukrainian armed forces with state-of-the-art detection and self-protection sensors.
C-130J Super Hercules squadron completes first binational aircrew training
Aircrew members representing the French (Armée de l’Air) and German (Luftwaffe) air forces made history as the first-ever binational C-130J Super Hercules squadron to complete training together.
Significant progress on global aircraft modification for German PEGASUS program
The overall program is valued at over one billion euros. HENSOLDT is acting as general contractor and bears overall responsibility for the realisation of the project.
Germany to purchase 20 additional Eurofighter jets amid growing defence needs
Germany will bolster its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 additional Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday.
Germany announces EUR 500 million military aid package to support Ukraine
The latest aid package includes a substantial number of medium-range IRIS-T SLM air defence missiles and a smaller quantity of short-range IRIS-TSLS missiles.
German Armed Forces deploy ARX Robotics’ Gereon RCS systems in Slovakia
The German Armed Forces have successfully deployed ARX Robotics' advanced Gereon RCS systems in Slovakia, significantly enhancing NATO’s operational capabilities along the Eastern Flank.
Bundeswehr orders around one million DM45 smoke grenades from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Bundeswehr to supply around one million DM45 smoke hand grenades.