Germany is set to soon formalize a major contract to acquire 274 Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles, developed by General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) and based on the Piranha 6×6 platform.
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Germany Approves Purchase of New Equipment for Special Forces
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved the acquisition of a range of equipment for the Special Forces.
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New German RCH 155 TRACKED Howitzer Targets U.S. Army Contracts
KNDS Deutschland unveils the RCH 155 TRACKED, a new tracked version of the RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer, considered a potential replacement for the M109A7 in the U.S. Army
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Germany supplies Skyranger 35 on Leopard-1 to Ukraine with EU funding
Germany, through the defense conglomerate Rheinmetall, announced the supply of new Skyranger 35 air defense systems to Ukraine, mounted on the Leopard-1 chassis.
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Germany approves law allowing police to take down suspicious drones
After recent disruptions at Munich Airport caused by mysterious drone sightings in the area, Germany has approved a law granting police the authority to shoot down suspicious drones.
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Germany adopts Raytheon’s SPY-6 radar to modernize its F127 frigates
Germany has selected the SPY-6(V)1 radar from Raytheon to equip its eight F127-class frigates, in a foreign military sales agreement with the United States Navy.
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Germany invests $4.35 billion in new Eurofighters and expands electronic warfare program
Germany has approved the purchase of 20 Eurofighter Tranche 5 jets for $4.35 billion, along with the development of the Eurofighter EK electronic warfare version.
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Ukraine receives armored MEDIGUARD ambulances funded by Germany
The new MEDIGUARD armored ambulances — a result of cooperation between Germany and Ukraine — are now operating on the front lines to rescue wounded soldiers.
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Germany receives first P-8A Poseidon to strengthen maritime surveillance and NATO support
Germany has received its first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, manufactured by Boeing, during a ceremony held in Seattle, United States.
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German Military C-130 Aircraft Targeted in Fireworks Attack
A German military transport aircraft C-130 was targeted in a fireworks attack at the Celle airbase in Lower Saxony. According to reports, shortly after takeoff, unidentified individuals fired pyrotechnics at the aircraft.
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German Navy expands F127 frigate fleet and defines future of F126 amid delays
The German Navy plans to increase the number of F127 frigates from five to eight units, with an estimated budget of $30.42 billion, including weapons systems. The ships, designed for air defense and, for the first time, with ballistic missile interception capability, will be built by the joint venture formed by TKMS and NVL. The command system will be based on Lockheed Martin’s Aegis, with Raytheon’s SPY-6 radar.
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Germany is negotiating the purchase of AIM-120D-3 missiles to equip F-35A fighters
Germany is expected to strengthen its fleet of fifth-generation F-35A fighters with the acquisition of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, one of the most advanced long-range models produced by the United States.
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