Rheinmetall and Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI) establish joint venture in Kyiv
Rheinmetall and Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI) establish joint venture in Kyiv. Rheinmetall owns a 51% stake in the company.
Lithuanian Armed Forces agree to repair Leopard 2 tanks with Germany’s defence industry
The Lithuanian Armed Forces will collaborate with the German defence industry to repair Leopard 2 tanks brought from the battlefield in Ukraine to Lithuania.
Germany supports Ukrainian logistics with a large batch of Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks
Germany has already supplied the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence with a total of 200 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks, as confirmed by the German Chancellor's Office.
Bundestag approves EUR 4 billion Arrow 3 missile defence system procurement
Germany's Budget Committee of the Bundestag has given the green light to the purchase of the missile defence system with Arrow 3 interceptors from Israel.
Zelensky thanks Scholz for air defence systems
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude for the new German aid package to strengthen Ukraine's air defence after a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Germany to arm Brandenburg-class frigates with RBS15 Mk3 missiles
The modernization of the German Navy's Type 123/Brandenburg-class frigates is underway. As part of this process, the vessels will be armed with Saab RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missiles.
What future European Defence and Technological Industrial Basis (EDTIB) do we want/need? The German case
Russia’s attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 sent tremors through Berlin. Having long clung to obsolete beliefs about Russia’s peaceful trajectory and the longevity of the European security order, the war at last forced German decision makers to come to terms with the new security environment in Europe.
Germany provides 35,000 troops to boost NATO’s deterrence and defence
Germany is to provide 35,000 troops from 2025 to boost NATO's deterrence and defence, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday.
Germany allows Israeli Air Force to use leased Heron TP drones in war
Germany has allowed the Israeli Air Force to use the Heron TP UAVs that it leases from Israel in the ongoing war.
Germany to enhance Ukrainian air defence with new aid package
The German Ministry of Defence has announced a new defence aid package for Ukraine, valued at EUR 1 billion.
Rheinmetall books order to supply over 150,000 rounds of artillery ammunition
Rheinmetall has booked a further order for artillery ammunition under a framework agreement with the German Bundeswehr.
Germany: Airbus starts construction for new A400M maintenance centre
Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, Germany.