According to Swiss media, the Swiss government has authorized defense contractor Ruag MRO to sell 71 Leopard 1 tanks to Germany. However, in line with Switzerland’s interpretation of its own… Continue reading "Swiss Government Authorizes Sale of Leopard 1 Tanks to Germany"
During President Zelenskyy’s official visit to Germany on May 28, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov signed a strategic arms agreement in Berlin. Under this deal, German firm Diehl Defence will… Continue reading "Germany and Ukraine Sign €2.2 Billion Contract for IRIS-T Air Defense Systems"
German defense minister Boris Pistorius said April 11 that Germany had restarted its efforts to source air defense systems to meet Ukraine’s needs, while it awaits deliveries of additional PATRIOT… Continue reading "Germany Now Sourcing Air Defense Systems “All Over The World” For Ukraine"
Germany has approved a new military aid package worth 3 billion euros (about $3.25 billion) for Ukraine, strengthening its commitment to support Kyiv’s defense against Russia. The approval came from… Continue reading "Germany Approves €3 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine Amid U.S. Aid Freeze and War Shifts"
KNDS Deutschland and Hungarian defense company HM Currus Zrt. have established LEOPARD Hungary MRO Kft., a joint venture for long-term maintenance and logistical support of Hungary’s KNDS military systems. Founded… Continue reading "Germany and Hungary Collaborate to Enhance Leopard 2A7HU Tank Combat Performance"
In a strategic move to enhance its artillery capabilities, Germany has embarked on the procurement of the Finnish-designed Patria NEMO 120 mm self-propelled mortar system, mounted on the Patria 6×6… Continue reading "Germany Closer To Procuring CAVS NEMO"
The German defense ministry has chosen to fill the gap created by the MARS-II/MLRS units transferred to the Ukrainian armed forces with Elbit Systems’ Precision and Universal Launch System (PULS)… Continue reading "Germany Joins European Buyers of Elbit’s PULS Rocket Launcher System"
On 6 February 2025, Germany’s BAAINBw awarded Rheinmetall a massive €3.1 billion ($3.2 billion) contract to supply and upgrade the “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” (IdZ-ES). This… Continue reading "Germany Awards Rheinmetall €3.1 Billion Contract for Future Soldier System"
Germany is nearing its next parliamentary elections in March 2025. Despite many problems present within the country, ranging from the migration crisis, rising energy prices, to domestic terrorism and political… Continue reading "No Political Consent Over Increasing Germany’s Military Spending"
On June 19, the German Armed Forces Procurement Organization (BAAINBw) placed an order for two more F126 (also known as Niedersachsen class) multipurpose frigates from Netherlands-based Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding… Continue reading "Germany Orders Two Additional F126 Multipurpose Frigates From Damen Naval"