Bundeswehr begins training Ukrainian soldiers in use of Leopard 2
The German Army, the Bundeswehr, has begun training Ukrainian soldiers in how to operate the Leopard 2 main battle tank.
Pistorius: Germany to restart production of ammunition for Gepard guns
Germany has signed contracts with the Rheinmetall to renew the manufacture of ammunition for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG).
Germany strengthens Slovakia’s air defence capabilities with MANTIS systems
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 industry wants to participate in modernization of German air defence
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 jamming system proves effectiveness in flight tests
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.
Fighter jets train air-to-air-refueling above Germany
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.
Germany and partners to send Leopard 1 A5 main battle tanks to Ukraine
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.
Pistorius: Germany needs to order new main battle tanks quickly
German defence minister Boris Pistorius wants quickly replace tanks that which federal government will send to Ukraine.
Germany approves export of Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine
Germany has approved the export of Leopard 1 main battle tanks to Ukraine from the stocks of the defence industry.
German Navy received the final NH90 Sea Lion helicopter
The German Navy has received the final NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter. Thus, Airbus Helicopters has completed the contract for a total of 18 aircraft signed in 2015.
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.