Germany Defence News

Navy / Maritime

German Navy Christens First K130 Batch II Corvette

22 Apr, 02:11
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On April 21st, the first of five K130 Batch II corvettes built for the German Navy, Köln, was christened at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg.

Bilateral Relations

Germany will assist Ukraine but not with Leopard Tanks

21 Apr, 14:58
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would continue to support Ukraine militarily and financially but not with Leopard Tanks.

Land Bilateral Relations

Rheinmetall Company offers Ukraine Leopard 1 Tanks

12 Apr, 11:58
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German defence company Rheinmetall offers brand new Marder Armoured Personnel Carriers and 50 second-hand Leopard 1 Main Battle Tanks to Ukraine.

Air Weapon / Missile

Germany to Acquire Missile Defence Shield from the US

28 Mar, 18:49
1 min read

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that Germany is considering purchasing anti-missile defence systems in reaction to Russia.

Navy / Maritime

Egypt builds the fourth MEKO A200 Frigate

25 Mar, 17:11
1 min

Egypt is building a 4000-ton MEKO A200 frigate locally at Alexandria shipyard in cooperation with Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).

Air Modernisation

OCCAR has awarded Airbus the upgrade of 60 Tiger

04 Mar, 17:28
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OCCAR has awarded a contract to Airbus for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme.

Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Ukraine wants to order corvettes and submarines from Germany

02 Mar, 13:42
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The Ukrainian Ambassador in Berlin, Andriy Melnyk, said that his country wants to acquire corvettes and submarines from Germany.

Air Unmanned Systems

A400M Becomes “Mothership” for UAVs

01 Mar, 18:02
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An A400M successfully air-launched a Do-DT25 drone from its rear cargo ramp door.

Bilateral Relations

Historical Switch from Germany

27 Feb, 01:15
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Germany changed its negative stance on military aid to Ukraine. Before Russia invaded Ukraine, it objected to military assistance to this country.

Land

Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx 120 Fire Support Variant

21 Feb, 02:07
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German Defence Company Rheinmetall announced a mechanized fire support variant of the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle on Friday.

Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Baltic nations send Stingers, Javelins to Ukraine

24 Jan, 15:02
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The Baltic states will send “Stinger” and “Javelin” missile systems and various equipment to help Ukraine strengthen its defences.

Weapon / Missile Modernisation

Rheinmetall Wins Bundeswehr’s Mortar Modernisation Order

20 Jan, 22:14
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Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall to supply 120mm mortar ammunition and modernise its mortar systems in service for €27 million,

Navy / Maritime

Israel and Germany Signed $3.4B Submarine Acquisition Deal

20 Jan, 17:16
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Israel agreed with Germany to acquire three Dakar-class (originally Dolphin class) submarines, the first of which will be delivered within nine years.