Poll Shows Weak Public Confidence in Germany’s Defense Capability
A new survey suggested most Germans remain unconvinced about the country’s military preparedness and ability to respond to a direct attack.
Germany’s Helsing Launches AI-Enabled Space Targeting Initiative With OHB
A new European consortium is developing AI-enabled satellite reconnaissance for faster battlefield targeting cycles.
German State Aiming for 40% Stake in Arms Group KNDS: Govt Sources
The German state is seeking a 40-percent stake in the tank and weapons maker KNDS, government sources told AFP on Wednesday.
China Training Russian Troops for Ukraine Combat: German Newspaper
European intelligence agencies believe the Chinese military has trained hundreds of Russian soldiers for fighting in Ukraine, according to Germany's Die Welt newspaper, which cited secret documents it had seen.
German Firms Join Forces on Space Surveillance System
German defense tech start-up Helsing and space technology group OHB on Tuesday unveiled a joint venture to develop an AI-powered surveillance and targeting system for use in outer space.
Germany Maps Bunkers, Expands Civil Defense in $11.6B Plan
Germany prepares a $11.6 billion civil defense package that would map public bunkers, shelters, and expand emergency response capabilities.
Germany Orders Additional Joint Strike Missiles for F-35 Fleet
Germany has awarded Kongsberg a 3.5-billion-krone ($380-million) contract to procure additional Joint Strike Missiles.
Germany to Deploy Patriot Air Defense System to Turkey
Germany will deploy a Patriot missile air defense battery to Turkey as part of a NATO rotation, Berlin's defense ministry said Monday.
What US Troop Cuts in Germany Mean for the ROK-US Alliance
US troop cuts in Germany raise new questions for the ROK-US alliance, burden-sharing, deterrence, and Indo-Pacific strategy.
Airbility, Schübeler Launch eVTOL Propulsion Tech Collaboration
South Korea’s Airbility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Schübeler to jointly develop electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, the companies announced.
Germany Awards Contract to Integrate NH90 Sea Tiger on F124 Frigates
Germany has awarded Turbo-Technik a contract to integrate the newly inducted NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter onto F124-class frigates.
Czech Firm CSG Eyes Stake in Leopard Tank Producer KNDS
Czech defense firm CSG is attempting to secure a stake in Franco-German armored vehicle producer KNDS, according to a report by Reuters.
Diehl Defence’s Ziesel UGV Successfully Test-Fires Spike LR Missiles
A Diehl Defence uncrewed ground vehicle has successfully launched Spike LR guided missiles for the first time during a five-day firing test.
Germany Advances Plans for Next-Gen ‘Drone Defense Shield’
Germany’s next-generation “drone defense shield” is beginning to take shape as Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom launch a joint effort aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from emerging airborne threats.
HENSOLDT to Expand MDOcore Development Through IBM Partnership
HENSOLDT and IBM have signed an agreement to cooperate on software-defined defense technologies, with a focus on HENSOLDT’s MDOcore platform.
German Air Force Receives First TRL-4D Long-Range Surveillance Radar
HENSOLDT has installed the first TRL-4D LR long-range air surveillance radar at the Brockzetel site in northern Germany.
Rheinmetall, Deutsche Telekom Partner on Drone Defense ‘Shield’
German arms maker Rheinmetall and telecommunications operator Deutsche Telekom plan to jointly develop a drone "defense shield."
Defense Giant Rheinmetall Makes Offer for Further Shipyard
German arms maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it had made an offer for a further shipyard as the influential defense giant deepens its push into naval systems.
Germany Advances AI Drone Swarms After Successful STARK System Trials
Germany is accelerating plans for AI-enabled drone swarms after new STARK systems trials showed they can cut the time between spotting a target and striking it.
A New Breed of Mine Dispersal System is Born From Croatia-Germany Collab
Laying minefields in combat zones can now be carried out rapidly without exposing troops to danger, as two European companies merge their systems into a next-gen anti-tank mine dispersal setup.
German Navy Christens Final Braunschweig Corvette
The German Navy has christened its final Braunschweig-class corvette at Rheinmetall’s Blohm and Voss site in Hamburg.
Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.
Rheinmetall to Supply $1.2B in Infantry Soldier Kits for Germany
Germany has awarded Rheinmetall Electronics a $1.2-billion contract to procure additional Infantry Soldier of the Future - Enhanced System kits for its armed forces.
Macron Says Still Sees France, Germany Developing European Fighter Jet
French President Emmanuel Macron denied Friday that a troubled fighter jet program with Germany was dead, telling reporters Paris and Berlin were still working on that and other defense projects.
