The Future of the Leopard 2
The Leopard 2, one of the most prominent Main Battle Tanks (or MBTs) of the Cold War was introduced back in the early 1980s. Since then it has become a… Continue reading "The Future of the Leopard 2"
Category: Germany
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Germany Procures Two Replacement Ships For Sea Trial Support Roles
Germany’s Federal Office of Armed Forces Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a new contract with German shipyard company Fassmer for the design and construction of new experimentation… Continue reading "Germany Procures Two Replacement Ships For Sea Trial Support Roles"
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Kongsberg To Deliver Combat System And Naval Strike Missile For 212CD Submarines
The Norwegian military company, Kongsberg, was awarded a significant contract by the Norwegian and German navies. The dual procurement by both countries is a part of the wider 212CD procurement… Continue reading "Kongsberg To Deliver Combat System And Naval Strike Missile For 212CD Submarines"
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Germany Creates Space Command Center
The German Ministry of Defense announced the creation of a new space command, joining a growing list of countries allocating more military resources to missions in outer space. German Defense… Continue reading "Germany Creates Space Command Center"
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Weekend Briefing (28 June – 2 July)
The week between June and July saw us cover a range of subjects and stories. Among them we focused on US airstrikes in Syria and Iraq, the Swiss choice of… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (28 June – 2 July)"
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Record Budget for Bundeswehr Approved
Just before the summer break, on June 23rd, the Reichstag approved the biggest budget in the history of the Bundeswehr. The German military is going to receive a sum exceeding… Continue reading "Record Budget for Bundeswehr Approved"
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Contract Signed For German P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Buy
Boeing and the German Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday the signing of a letter of offer and acceptance for the purchase of five P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft through… Continue reading "Contract Signed For German P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Buy"
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12 German Peacekeepers Among 15 Blue Helmets Injured In Northern Mali Attack
Germany’s Minister of Defence Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer confirmed today that 12 German peacekeepers had been injured in an attack in northern Mali. Speaking to reporters, she stated that three of the… Continue reading "12 German Peacekeepers Among 15 Blue Helmets Injured In Northern Mali Attack"
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German Lawmakers Approve Purchase Of P-8 Poseidons
Germany’s Parliament approved the purchase of Boeing P-8A Poseidons on Wednesday, with €1.43 billion ($1.71 billion) in funding allocated for the procurement of five of the maritime patrol aircraft. The… Continue reading "German Lawmakers Approve Purchase Of P-8 Poseidons"
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Merkel’s Successor Calls for 2% GDP Defense Spending
In an interview with Welt am Sonntag, Armin Laschet, the CDU/CSU’s (Germany’s centre-right Christian-democratic political alliance) chosen successor to Angela Merkel, called for Germany to meet the 2% GDP guideline… Continue reading "Merkel’s Successor Calls for 2% GDP Defense Spending"