The German defense ministry has chosen to fill the gap created by the MARS-II/MLRS units transferred to the Ukrainian armed forces with Elbit Systems’ Precision and Universal Launch System (PULS)… Continue reading "Germany Joins European Buyers of Elbit’s PULS Rocket Launcher System"
On 6 February 2025, Germany’s BAAINBw awarded Rheinmetall a massive €3.1 billion ($3.2 billion) contract to supply and upgrade the “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” (IdZ-ES). This… Continue reading "Germany Awards Rheinmetall €3.1 Billion Contract for Future Soldier System"
Rheinmetall has successfully delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defense vehicle to the German Bundeswehr, marking a significant step in strengthening Germany’s air defense capabilities. The delivery, completed at… Continue reading "Rheinmetall Delivers First Skyranger 30 Air Defence System to German Army"
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has approved German defense contractor Rheinmetall’s plan to establish a joint venture with Italy’s Leonardo.Andreas Mundt, President of the Bundeskartellamt said in a January 20, statement:… Continue reading "German Antitrust Regulator Approves Rheinmetall-Leonardo Joint Venture"
Germany is nearing its next parliamentary elections in March 2025. Despite many problems present within the country, ranging from the migration crisis, rising energy prices, to domestic terrorism and political… Continue reading "No Political Consent Over Increasing Germany’s Military Spending"
Last Thursday the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced its bold plans to purchase 44 new Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks alongside renovation of an additional 66 Stridsvagn 122. Sweden is… Continue reading "Sweden To Obtain New Leopard 2A8s And Modernize Existing MBTs"
Rheinmetall, a leading German defense company, has confirmed the delivery of 180,000 rounds of 35mm ammunition for Ukraine’s Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems. This shipment, funded by the German government and… Continue reading "Rheinmetall To Provide ZSU With 35mm Ammunition For Gepard SPAA"
The market for the Leopard 2 expands with the latest decision made by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense. Vilnius decided to enhance its armored fist with the newest Leopard 2A8… Continue reading "Lithuania Pursues Leopard 2A8 As Their New Main Battle Tank"
Germany recently took delivery of the first of 82 H145Ms (62 definite, 20 optional) ordered from Airbus Helicopters last year to partially replace its Eurocopter Tigers. The delivery, which represents… Continue reading "German Armed Forces Received The First H145M Helicopter Configured For Training Operations"
Last week, the UK and Germany announced a new defense deal which will tighten cooperation between the two allies across a number of areas. The Trinity House Agreement will see… Continue reading "New Anglo-German Agreement Boosts Defense Cooperation"