In mid-2025, Berlin’s new government unveiled a record defense budget for 2026. The draft federal budget (approved by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet on July 30) calls for roughly €108.2 billion in military… Continue reading "Germany’s €108.2 Billion 2026 Defense Budget Setting Stage for Historic Military Build-Up"
Switzerland has agreed to acquire five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems from Germany, as announced by German missile maker Diehl Defence on July 22. The Swiss procurement office (Armasuisse)… Continue reading "Switzerland Buys Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems from Germany"
General Atomics has announced a plan to assemble it’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) in Europe and will modify the aircraft to include European mission systems. This will be conducted by… Continue reading "General Atomics to build Collaborative Combat Aircraft in Germany"
Germany has announced plans to obtain a land-based launcher for Tomahawk cruise missiles (TLAM), the Lockheed Martin-developed Typhon TLAM launch system. The truck-mounted Typhon battery features four launchers, along with… Continue reading "Germany Plans to Purchase Typhon Tomahawk Launch System"
Germany’s government announced that it will allow the export of Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets to Türkiye, ending a years‑long block on the sale. Berlin’s approval of the “long‐blocked” deal breaks… Continue reading "Germany Finally Approves Export of Eurofighter Typhoon Jets to Türkiye"
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"