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Jul- 2024 -

2 July

German Parliament Approves Acquiring Over 500 Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles

The German Parliament’s Budget Committee has approved the purchase of around 500 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to replenish Ukraine deliveries.

Jun- 2024 -

7 June

Arms

Joe Saballa

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 -

17 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Germany’s Heron TP Drone Takes Maiden Flight

The German Air Force’s new Heron TP remotely-piloted aircraft has taken its maiden flight in Germany, bringing it a step closer to finally achieving full operational capability.

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

Sea

The Karlsruhe, a German Navy corvette, is seen docked in a pier during its christening ceremony. The gray ship's deck railings are decorated with a ribbon made of leaves. The middle of its hull has "F267" painted on it in white. A group of journalists, photographers, and navy officers and personnel are positioned on the dock, observing the corvette. The background is a clear blue sky with some light white clouds.

Juster Domingo

German Navy Names Newest K130 Corvette

The German Navy has christened the Karlsruhe, the third ship from the second batch of its K130 corvettes, in Hamburg, Germany.

Apr- 2024 -

24 April

Arms

A soldier standing on shallow waters is seen wearing a helmet and fatigues and holding a Steyr GL-40 grenade launcher. The weapon is a portable capability smaller than an automatic rifle. The background is the water's shores made up of light brown sand and rock.

Juster Domingo

Germany Orders 40mm Grenade Launchers From Austria

Austrian arms manufacturer Steyr has signed a contract to supply Germany's armed forces with the GL-40 grenade launcher.

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.

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 -

18 January

Arms

A Puma infantry fighting vehicle. The tank is painted with camouflage.

Juster Domingo

Germany Taps Rheinmetall for Puma Ammo Production

Rheinmetall has signed a 350-million euro deal with Germany to produce medium-caliber ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.

Nov- 2023 -

8 November

Middle East

Israeli army paratroopers march through the Israeli countryside

Staff Writer With AFP

Sharp Rise in German Military Export Approvals for Israel

Germany has approved 10 times more in military gear exports to Israel so far this year, official data showed.

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