Germany • Page 18 of 66

May- 2024 -

30 May

Arms

A Rheinmetall DM 45 hand grenade is displayed. The grenade has a cylindrical shape and is painted green, with "HGR DM45 KM" and a long serial number inscribed on it.

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.

29 May

Arms

Juster Domingo

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.

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.

15 May

Business

A 3D concept image of the 3SM Tyrfing supersonic strike missile. The missile has a straight, sleek body, with a pointed head and four fins on the back. It is entirely painted in white.

Juster Domingo

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.

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.

13 May

War

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

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.

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.

3 May

Air

Juster Domingo

Germany Donates Skynex Air Defense System to Ukraine

Germany has handed over a Skynex air defense system to Ukraine in its latest tranche of military aid to bolster the country's air defense.

3 May

Europe

Juster Domingo

Germany to Co-Develop Europe’s Common Armored Vehicle System

Germany has joined three other European countries for the research and development of the Common Armoured Vehicle System program.

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