Germany to Build ‘Cyber Dome’ to Counter Online Threats
Germany and Israel are bolstering their defense partnership with plans to develop a joint “Cyber Dome,” modeled after Israel’s combat-tested Iron Dome system.
‘Germany is Back’: Parties Strike Deal for Historic Spending Boost
Germany’s conservatives sealed a crucial deal for a historic boost to defense and infrastructure spending.
German Military Under-Resourced Despite Investments: Commissioner
A German parliamentary commissioner says that the country's military still has "too little of everything" despite a massive overhaul.
Germany Buys 256 Piranha V Armored Vehicles for Tactical Network Project
Germany has contracted General Dynamics to deliver 256 Piranha V armored fighting vehicles for the army’s ground telecommunications expansion project.
Germany Receives Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 Verification Model
Rheinmetall has delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 cannon-based air defense vehicle to the Bundeswehr.
Germany to Form New Military Division Focused on Territorial Defense
Germany has announced plans to establish a new military division dedicated to territorial defense as tensions in Europe reach their highest levels since the Cold War.
Germany Approves Procurement of Israeli PULS Rocket Artillery
The German Parliament has approved a 65-million-euro ($68 million) purchase of an initial batch of five Elbit-made PULS rocket artillery systems for the German Army.
Germany Approves Record $20.7B Worth of Defense Gear
Germany's military will get more than $20.7 billion worth of new defense equipment, including four submarines, under a record package approved by the parliamentary budget committee.
German Leopard 2A8 Tanks to Receive Trophy Active Protection System
KNDS Deutschland has contracted EuroTrophy GmbH to deliver 123 Trophy active protection systems for the German Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.
Aerial-Ground Drone Teaming Showcase ISR Applications for German Army
Elistair and ARX Robotics have completed an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) trial for the German Army using autonomous aerial-ground systems teaming technology.
German Bundeswehr Receives First H145M for Training From Airbus
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has received its first Airbus H145M as part of a contract for up to 82 helicopters.
First German H145 Tactical Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight in Bavaria
Airbus has flown the German military’s initial H145M multi-role helicopter for the first time in Donauwörth, Bavaria.
Rheinmetall Unveils Tank Destroyer Concept for German Army
Rheinmetall has unveiled a tank killer on wheels concept for the German Army, armed with Spike LR2 guided missile.
German Army Activates Air Defense System, Citing Russia Threat
Germany's military put a first Iris-T air-defense system into service on its own soil after having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine.
Heckler & Koch to Supply New Sniper Rifle to German Special Forces
The German Army has selected Heckler & Koch’s for the supply of G210 MR308A6 sniper rifles for its special forces.
Lithuania Building Military Base for German Troops Near Russia
Lithuania has begun the construction of a large military base near Russia that will house thousands of combat-ready German troops.
Germany Plans Revamped Military Service Model: Sources
Germany is planning a new military service model as the country looks to revamp its depleted armed forces in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, parliamentary sources said.
Germany to Double IRIS-T Air Defense System Production as Demand Soars
German defense firm Diehl has announced plans to double its production of the IRIS-T air defense system to cope with increasing global demand.
Germany Mulls Conscripting 18-Year-Olds Amid Fear of Russian Attack
Germany is considering reinstating compulsory military service for its citizens amid looming concerns that Russia may soon wage war on NATO.
Japan, Germany in Talks for First Joint Land Force Exercise
Germany is expected to team up with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force in a joint exercise next year as a means to promote regional peace.
German Boxer Armored Fighting Vehicles to Get New Onboard Generators
Vincorion has signed a $13-million deal to supply the German Army's Boxer armored fighting vehicles with onboard generators.
Rheinmetall to Produce Undercarriages, Arms for PzH 2000 Howitzers
Rheinmetall has received a $146-million order from KNDS to supply core components for its PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers.
Rheinmetall to Supply Germany With 123 Heavy Weapon Carriers
Rheinmetall has signed a $3-billion deal to supply the German Armed Forces with up to 123 Heavy Weapon Carriers.
German Military is ‘Aging and Shrinking:’ Parliament Report
A German parliament report has warned the military is “aging and shrinking” due to a multitude of problems left unresolved.
