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Japan Signs Railgun Cooperation Agreement With France, Germany

Japan’s defense acquisition organization has signed a cooperation agreement on railgun technology with France and Germany.

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Berlin Allows Ukraine to Fire German Weapons at Targets in Russi

Germany has given Ukraine permission to fire German-delivered weapons at targets in Russia, Chancellor Scholz's spokesman said, matching a move by the US.

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Germany Orders 1 Million Hand Grenades From Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Armed Forces of Germany to supply one million DM45 smoke grenades for up to $72 million.

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Lithuania Likely to Buy IRIS-T Air Defense System From Germany

Lithuania plans to add Germany's IRIS-T medium-range missiles to its air defense posture, according to Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas.

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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.

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Kongsberg, Diehl, MBDA Team Up to Develop 3SM Tyrfing Missile

Kongsberg has signed an agreement with Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland to develop Norway and Germany's 3SM Tyrfing supersonic strike missile.

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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.

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Germany Buys Three HIMARS for Ukraine

The US State Department has approved the sale of three HIMARS launchers to Ukraine for an estimated $30 million.

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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.

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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.

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