Germany

Airbus to Build, Launch Germany’s Next-Gen Military Satellites for $2.2B

Airbus has secured a $2.27 billion contract to build a next-generation secure military satellite system for the German Armed Forces.

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US Leads Multinational Working Dog Handler Training in Germany

The US has hosted a multinational training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to improve the interoperability of working dog handlers.

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Germany’s Rheinmetall and Italy’s Leonardo Plan Joint Tank Venture

German arms maker Rheinmetall and Italian defense firm Leonardo said they plan to establish a joint venture to build tanks for the Italian army. 

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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.

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Germany to Buy 3,200 Brimstone Missiles for Eurofighter Fleet

Germany's federal parliament budget committee has greenlit plans to buy MBDA Brimstone 3 missiles for its Eurofighter planes.

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Germany to Receive Additional Sniper Support Scopes From Hensoldt

Taufkirchen-based Hensoldt will deliver 90 additional Spotter 42 sniper support scopes for the German Armed Forces.

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KNDS Unveils European Main Battle Tank With Three Guns

KNDS has unveiled a new main battle tank for European customers featuring an uncommon number of guns to tackle various threats.

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Germany Considering 105 Additional Leopard 2 A8 Tanks

Germany's Federal Ministry of Defence is planning to order 105 additional Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks from defense firm KNDS.

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Damen Naval to Deliver Two Additional F126 Frigates to Germany

The German Navy has tapped Damen Naval to deliver two more Niedersachsen-class (F126) frigates, increasing the fleet's size to six.

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Rheinmetall Gets Record $9.1B Ammo Order

German weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall said Thursday it received a record 8.5 billion euro ($9.1 billion) order for artillery ammunition from the country’s armed forces, with some destined for allies including Ukraine. The order from the military, which is in the midst of an overhaul triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine, is for 155 mm rounds. The commonly used rounds are crucial for Ukraine’s outgunned forces, which have suffered battlefield setbacks against Moscow in recent times amid manpower and ammunition shortages. “The main purpose of the order is to replenish the stocks held by the Bundeswehr and its allies, as well as to provide support to Ukraine in its defence campaign,” said Rheinmetall in a statement. Rheinmetall chief executive Armin Papperger hailed “the largest order in our company’s recent history.” Deliveries will begin at the start of 2025. As well as Ukraine, the Netherlands, Estonia, and Denmark are participating in the order, the company said. The contract will ensure enough work for a new factory that Rheinmetall is building in Lower Saxony state, northwestern Germany, the Düsseldorf-based company said. Kyiv’s European allies have struggled to produce enough ammunition to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Rheinmetall has been racing to …

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