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Jun- 2024 -

7 June

Arms

Germany to Double IRIS-T Air Defense System Production as Demand Soars

German defense firm Diehl has announced plans to double its production of the IRIS-T air defense system to cope with increasing global demand.

May- 2024 -

14 May

Europe

Joe Saballa

Germany Mulls Conscripting 18-Year-Olds Amid Fear of Russian Attack

Germany is considering reinstating compulsory military service for its citizens amid looming concerns that Russia may soon wage war on NATO.

10 May

Exercises

Juster Domingo

Japan, Germany in Talks for First Joint Land Force Exercise

Germany is expected to team up with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force in a joint exercise next year as a means to promote regional peace.

Apr- 2024 -

8 April

Technology

Juster Domingo

German Boxer Armored Fighting Vehicles to Get New Onboard Generators

Vincorion has signed a $13-million deal to supply the German Army's Boxer armored fighting vehicles with onboard generators.

4 April

Arms

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall to Produce Undercarriages, Arms for PzH 2000 Howitzers

Rheinmetall has received a $146-million order from KNDS to supply core components for its PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers.

Mar- 2024 -

22 March

Europe

Rheinmetall Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle is seen with its headlights turned on in a grassy field. The armored 8x8 vehicle is painted in camouflage. Two pairs of camouflaged soldiers holding rifles flank its sides. On top of the vehicle, two more soldiers are seen. The sky is gray and filled with dark clouds, and some trees are seen scattered on the background.

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall to Supply Germany With 123 Heavy Weapon Carriers

Rheinmetall has signed a $3-billion deal to supply the German Armed Forces with up to 123 Heavy Weapon Carriers.

14 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

German Military is ‘Aging and Shrinking:’ Parliament Report

A German parliament report has warned the military is “aging and shrinking” due to a multitude of problems left unresolved.

Feb- 2024 -

8 February

Arms

A computer-generated image displays Rheinmetall's line of 40mm x 53 ammunition. Ten ammos are seen on the image: three are standing upright on the left opposite two on the right, one is laid down in front of the latter, and four are attached to a metallic-looking box on the right side of the background. A long, gray grenade launcher is seen displayed farther in the background.

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall to Supply 40mm Grenade Launcher Ammo to Germany

Rheinmetall has signed two contracts with Germany to produce and supply service and training ammunition for its automatic grenade launchers.

Jan- 2024 -

30 January

Arms

Joe Saballa

German Army’s New Assault Rifle ‘Inaccurate’ for Battle: Report

The German Army’s new assault rifle has been found “inaccurate” for battle, making it unreliable to support combat operations.

24 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

Germany Weighs Enlisting Foreigners in Military Amid Recruitment Woes

Germany is considering enlisting foreign nationals into the military to address current recruitment shortfalls.

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