Germany

Germany to Double 2024 Military Aid to Ukraine: Minister

Germany's defense minister announced Berlin would double its 2024 military aid for war-torn Ukraine, which is struggling to oust occupying Russian troops, to $8.5 billion.

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Germany Wants to Become ‘Backbone’ of Europe’s Defense

Germany's military must become the "backbone of deterrence" in Europe, the defense minister said, presenting new guidelines to overhaul the Bundeswehr after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Rheinmetall to Deliver 100,000 Mortar Rounds to Ukraine

The German government has contracted Rheinmetall to deliver 100,000 120mm mortar shells to Ukraine as part of a 400-million-eruo package.

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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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Ukraine-Requested German Cruise Missile Requires Months of Training: CEO

Ukrainian crews will require three to four months of training to operate the German Taurus KEPD 350 air-launched cruise missile, the joint venture manufacturer's CEO has revealed.

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Slovakia Receives Two MANTIS Air Defense Systems From Germany

Slovakia has received two MANTIS air defense systems from Germany to boost its ground-based border security.

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Germany Plans Israeli Rocket Artillery to Replace MARS MLRS Sent to Ukraine 

The German military is planning to replace its five MARS II Multiple Launch Rocket Systems sent to Ukraine with the Israeli Precise and Universal Launching System.

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Germany Kicks Off Procurement of Next-Gen Reconnaissance Vehicles 

The German government is seeking proposals for the development and production of 252 next-generation reconnaissance vehicles for the army.

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Ukraine Offensive 6-9 Months Behind Schedule Due to Slow Arms Delivery: Official

Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia is six to nine months behind schedule due to delays in Western weapons deliveries, a top advisor to Ukrainian President Zelensky has said.

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Airbus Starts Construction for German Air Force A400M Maintenance Center

Airbus has conducted a ground-breaking ceremony for the German Air Force’s new A400M Atlas military transport aircraft maintenance center.

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