Germany

Europe Pursues Automated Refueling of Multiple UAVs From a Single Tanker

Spain, Germany, and Belgium have advanced to the second phase of an EDA project to enable automatic refueling of unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Germany Announces ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany is financing tens of thousands of interceptor drones for Ukraine as part of its military aid package, with the systems intended to counter Russian attacks expected this winter.

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Germany Clears More MEKO A-200 Submarine-Hunting Frigates After F126 Scrap

Germany has approved the procurement of four additional MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.

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German Military Gains Direct Access to Dedicated Radar Satellites

Germany gained direct access to synthetic aperture radar reconnaissance satellites under a Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions program.

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Germany Pledges $1.5B in Ukraine Aid, Including Drones, Long-Range Weapons 

Germany will provide Ukraine with $1.5 billion in additional assistance, with military equipment and funds to repair energy infrastructure.

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Germany, Diehl to Adapt IRIS-T SLM for F125 Frigates

Germany is moving to put the IRIS-T SLM air defense system aboard its F125 frigates after a successful shipboard demonstration.

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Diehl Defence Acquires Aerial Imagery Firm for Unexploded Ordnance Surveys

Diehl Defence has acquired Luftbilddatenbank Dr. Carls GmbH through its subsidiary Tauber Group, extending its unexploded ordnance services.

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Diehl, FLANQ Forge Pact to Develop Sea Drones for Germany, Allies

German firms Diehl Defence and FLANQ have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their expertise in autonomous maritime systems.

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DEUTZ, Hypercraft Explore Hybrid-Electric Power for Military UGVs

Utah-based Hypercraft and German engine maker DEUTZ AG are expanding their unmanned ground vehicle partnership to evaluate hybrid-electric drivetrains, batteries, and energy systems for military platforms.

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Rheinmetall Completes Simulator for Germany’s New Infantry Carrier

Rheinmetall Electronics has completed factory acceptance testing for a simulator designed to train crews of Germany's new Heavy Infantry Weapon Carrier.

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