Tag: German Armed Forces

Germany Successfully Tests Next-Generation Kamikaze Drone

Germany has achieved a significant milestone in loitering munition development following a successful live-fire test that integrated the LION STRIKE 110 warhead with the VIRTUS drone platform. According to official statements released by German defense contractors TDW and STARK, this demonstration represents the first time the LION STRIKE 110 (LS110) warhead was fired live from […]

Rheinmetall Buys German Shipbuilder For Naval Powerhouse

German defense giant Rheinmetall AG has announced its acquisition of Bremen-based Naval Vessels Lürssen B.V. & Co. KG from the prestigious Lürssen Group, marking a significant strategic expansion into maritime defense capabilities. The Rheinmetall NVL acquisition positions the company to dramatically expand its naval ammunition offerings and establishes a stronger presence in the rapidly growing […]

Switzerland Buys Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems

Switzerland buys five IRIS-T SLM air defense systems as part of a comprehensive defense modernization strategy within the European Sky Shield Initiative, marking a significant shift in the nation’s traditional military neutrality approach. The procurement of these advanced ground-based air-defense systems from German manufacturer Diehl Defence represents Switzerland’s commitment to strengthening its air defense capabilities. […]

Germany, UK To Sign Mutual Defence Treaty July 17

The United Kingdom and Germany are preparing to sign a comprehensive mutual defense treaty that will fundamentally reshape European security cooperation. This wide-ranging agreement, expected to be finalized on July 17, 2025, represents a significant milestone in bilateral relations and European defense integration. The treaty’s signing is strategically timed before both parliaments enter their summer […]

Germany Debuts Meteor Missile Test From Eurofighter Jet

Germany has achieved a significant milestone in military aviation technology by successfully test-firing the MBDA Meteor long-range air-to-air missile from a Eurofighter aircraft. The test, conducted at a British military facility in Scotland, marks an important advancement in the country’s defense capabilities and international military collaboration. The unique circumstances of the test revealed the challenges […]

Germany Poised to Acquire New Cruise Missile

Germany stands on the cusp of a significant military technological breakthrough with the development of the RCM² (Remote Carrier Multidomain Multirole Effector) cruise missile. Developed by MBDA Deutschland, this innovative missile system represents a quantum leap in military capabilities, offering unprecedented flexibility and operational versatility. Technological Innovation in Missile Design The RCM² distinguishes itself through […]

Germany Announces Purchase of 20 Additional Eurofighter Jets

Germany will purchase 20 more Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday. The order for additional fighter aircraft comes as the NATO member nation increases defense spending following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the ILA Berlin Air Show, Scholz underscored his government’s commitment to maintaining and expanding Germany’s arms production capacity. […]

Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 for German Forces on Boxer Platform

Rheinmetall, a renowned name in defense technology, has secured a crucial contract with the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) to supply the highly advanced Skyranger 30 mobile air defense system. This strategic agreement, valued at €595 million, encompasses the delivery of a prototype along with 18 series production vehicles, with an option for an additional 30 […]