German Navy’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft undergo first maintenance checks by Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg facility
The maintenance activity was highlighted during a ceremony in Hamburg attended by local and military officials. The event underscored […]
Germany and Ukraine sign strategic partnership and €4 billion defence package at first intergovernmental consultations in over 20 years
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Berlin on 14 April for the first German-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations in more than 20 years, the previous such meeting having taken place in 2004.
United States approves $11.9 billion sale of AEGIS combat systems to Germany to strengthen NATO naval defense capabilities
The United States Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany for integrated naval combat systems and related equipment valued at an estimated $11.9 billion.
Germany receives final Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft, completing full fleet order for Luftwaffe operations
The German Ministry of Defence has announced the delivery of its 53rd Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft, completing the country’s full order for the type.
Rheinmetall begins early construction of third Class 424 intelligence vessel to strengthen German naval reconnaissance capability
Rheinmetall has started production of the third Class 424 intelligence vessel ahead of schedule at its Peene-Werft shipyard in Wolgast.
TKMS and Navantia sign cooperation agreement to address naval shipbuilding demand and expand submarine production in Europe
TKMS and Navantia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic cooperation in naval shipbuilding.
Ukraine and Germany sign memorandum to exchange defence data and expand cooperation on AI and weapons systems
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and Germany have signed a memorandum on defence data exchange, marking a new stage in bilateral cooperation.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and Finkl Steel – Sorel sign agreement to explore cooperation on submarine materials
TKMS and Finkl Steel – Sorel have signed a teaming agreement to explore cooperation on strategic materials for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
Auterion Airlogix Joint Venture secures German contract to produce thousands of autonomous strike drones for Ukraine
Auterion and Airlogix have secured their first production contract under a joint venture agreement backed by Germany and Ukraine.
Boeing initiates production of CH-47F Block II helicopters for Germany under Luftwaffe fleet replacement program
Boeing has released an image of the first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter built for the German Air Force, marking the start of production for the program.
German Eurofighters hand over NATO Air Policing mission in Romania to RAF Typhoons after extended deployment
The NATO has completed a transition of its enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania, with the German Air Force handing over duties to the Royal Air Force.
Romania balks at Rheinmetall over alleged price hikes as SAFE procurement programme faces rising political pressure
Romania pushes back against reported price hikes of up to 30% in SAFE-funded defence programmes, calling for fair and transparent engagement from suppliers.