Germany is working to strengthen the European pillar within NATO and enhance the EU’s military capacities and capabilities, said Boris Pistorius, Defence Minister of Germany.
Germany has so far invested around EUR 3.3 billion in providing Ukraine with military support, says German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius.
The long-standing partnership between Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall lead to a genuine transfer of know-how to Germany as an industrial location, said Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall.
The German Army, the Bundeswehr, has begun training Ukrainian soldiers in how to operate the Leopard 2 main battle tank.
Germany has signed contracts with the Rheinmetall to renew the manufacture of ammunition for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG).
Germany will provide the Slovak Republic with two very short-range air defence MANTIS (Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System) systems.
Israeli defence companies are evaluating the best ways to get part of the 17 billion euros that Germany intends to invest in upgrading its air defence systems.
HENSOLDT has proven the effectiveness of its jamming system "Kalaetron Attack" against air defence radars of various types for the first time in extended flight tests.
On February 6, 2023, an A-330 MRTT aircraft conducted air-to-air refueling training over Germany with eight Eurofighters providing training for both jet pilots and refueling crews.
Ukraine will receive at least 100 of Leopard 1 A5 battle tanks from defence industry stocks, including the required logistic support and training, defence ministries of Germany, Netherlands and Denmark aid in a common statement.
German defence minister Boris Pistorius wants quickly replace tanks that which federal government will send to Ukraine.
Germany has approved the export of Leopard 1 main battle tanks to Ukraine from the stocks of the defence industry.
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