Germany plans to buy eight IRIS-T SLM systems for the Bundeswehr
According to an article published by the Reuters agency, Germany intends to order eight IRIS-T SLM air defence systems for the German armed forces.
Germany, Russia and Ukraine: From ‘turning point’ to missing the point
Germany’s slowness in authorising the supply of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine was bad news for Ukraine, European security and Germany itself.
Rheinmetall negotiates with Lockheed to produce of HIMARS in Germany
The German arms producer Rheinmetall is holding negotiations with American defence industry giant Lockheed Martin to set up the HIMARS system production in Germany.
Ukraine orders additional 105 surveillance drones from Quantum-Systems
Quantum-Systems GmbH announced it will deliver 105 additional long-endurance reconnaissance drones type Vector in military support of Ukraine’s armed forces, funded by the German Government.
Ukraine to receive German Leopard tanks from Europe
Germany will supply Ukraine with modern Leopard 2 battle tanks and allow allies such as Poland, Finland and the Netherlands to do so as well.
NATO Secretary General praises Germany’s strong contributions to NATO and support to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised Germany’s considerable contributions to NATO deterrence and defence at a time when Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused the greatest challenges for our security in generations.
German Armed Forces transfers the Patriot air defence system to Poland
The German Armed Forces began moving the first two of three Patriot anti-aircraft missile squadrons to Poland.
Pistorius: Germany should have the strongest armed forces in EU
“Germany is the largest economy in Europe, so it should also be our goal to have the strongest and best-equipped army in the EU," said Germany's defence minister Boris Pistorius.
Germany: one billion euros of “spring package” of military aid for Ukraine
The German government is checking the availability of Leopard battle tanks for delivery to Ukraine.
New German defence minister: I want to make the Bundeswehr strong
Germany has a new defence minister: SPD politician and former interior minister of Lower Saxony, Boris Pistorius, will succeed the outgoing incumbent, Christine Lambrecht.
VINCORION to improve the power system of German Puma IFV
The German technology company VINCORION has been awarded the contract to improve the power system in the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.
HENSOLDT will support the expansion of the Bundeswehr’s capabilities
"Here in Ulm we can see how innovative and central components of defence electronics are developed and manufactured. The Hensoldt company thus contributes to Germany being a valued partner in alliance defence," said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his visit to HENSOLDT.