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"
While rabbis had long served in the German military, after the rise of the Nazi, they were expelled from the armed forces. For nearly a century the German armed forces… Continue reading "Rabbis Return to German Military"
The Bundeswehr’s search for a next-generation body armor system to replace almost all varieties in service is finally coming to an end. On 27 April, 2021, Soldat und Technik reported… Continue reading "Bundeswehr Body Armor and Soldier Systems: Past, Present, and Future"
Rheinmetall and Diehl Defence announced on the 29 March that the Bundeswehr has placed a new order for MELLS anti-tank guided missiles worth around €88 million with EuroSpike GmbH. EuroSpike… Continue reading "Bundeswehr Orders Fourth Lot Of MELLS Anti-Tank Guided Missiles"
It has been announced that Germany’s Bundeswehr has commissioned Dynamit Nobel Defense to provide 3,000 Panzerfaust 3-IT (DM72A1) rockets to augment and replenish existing stocks. The decision indicates that Germany… Continue reading "Germany Orders More Panzerfaust 3-IT Anti-Tank Rockets"
Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann, manufacturer of the Leopard 2 main battle tank, has been awarded a contract to equip the Leopard 2A7A1 main battle tanks of the Bundeswehr with Rafael’s Trophy hard-kill active… Continue reading "Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann Contracted To Install Trophy APS On German Leopard 2A7A1s"
On 1st January, several Bundeswehr light tactical vehicles were extensively damaged in an act of arson in the city of Leipzig. Seven Mercedes-Benz Wolf G-class vehicles were burned. German police… Continue reading "Germany’s Bundeswehr Victim of a Series of Arson Attacks"
A lack of consensus in Germany’s parliament between the left-wing and conservatives parties successfully blocked further talks on equipping the Bundeswehr with armed drones. The German Armed Forces were denied… Continue reading "Reichstag Blocks Arming German UAVs Over Targeted Killing Issue"
When it comes to the strategic situation in the Indo-Pacific region, Germany doesn’t usually get much consideration. Back in its Imperial days, Germany had maintained control over a multitude of… Continue reading "Germany Envisions Greater Role for Itself in Indo-Pacific"
The German government has withdrawn their order for 120,000 Haenel MK556 rifles. Last month C.G. Haenel were awarded a major contract to replace the Bundeswehr’s G36 service rifle. The Haenel… Continue reading "BREAKING: Bundeswehr Withdraw Order for Haenel MK556"