New Defence Minister: I want the Bundeswehr to be Strong
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has appointed Boris Pistorius, Minister of the Interior of Lower Saxony, as the new German Defence Minister.
Germany News
Defence Politics
Land
Four German MiRPz Keiler to Ukraine
The German Ministry of Defence stated that it had sent four units of Mine Clearance Vehicle (Minenräumpanzer /MiRPz) to Ukraine.
Defence Politics
Germany's Defence Minister Lambrecht Resigns
German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht resigned from Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government. German Chancellor accepted Lambrecht's resignation.
Navy / Maritime
USD 450 Million for Each Singaporean Submarine
Germany is carrying out the design, activities of Type 218SG submarines. The total cost of the programme is announced as USD 1.8 billion.
Land
Lynx Production Line in Hungary Starts
Rheinmetall announced plans for a Lynx production line in Hungary past months. The company announced the initiation of pre-serial production in the plant.
Land
Sweden, Germany, and the UK to Jointly Procure BvS10 Vehicles
BAE Systems announced on 16 December 2022 that Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom would jointly procure BvS10 vehicles.
Navy / Maritime
Singapore Launches Two Invincible 218SG Class Submarines
German TKMS has unveiled two Type 218SG diesel-electric attack submarines under construction for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Land
Defence Minister Lambrecht Threatens to End the Puma IFV
The Ministry of Defence admitted that the Puma had once again become a non-starter for the Bundeswehr.
Land
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
German Pumas Fail at the Bundeswehr Exercise
German Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle intended to be used as NATO Rapid Reaction Force failed where none of the 18 vehicles was ready for action.
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Germany Evaluates Counter-Drone Systems
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), especially small-scale aircraft, are posing a threat on the battlefield. Germany took action for Counter-UAS (C-UAS) equipment.
Air
Europe’s FCAS on the Way to the First Flight
French, German and Spanish aviation companies Airbus, Dassault Aviation and Indra issued a press release about the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
Air
Germany Becomes the Newest F-35 Lightning Customer
The German Federal Ministry of Defence announced the signing of the acquisition of 35 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II 5th generation aircraft.
Air
Unmanned Systems
A400M at Remote Carrier flight
A400M to Launch UAVs Small-scale Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and loitering munition in future.
Air
Bundeswehr Raises Concerns Over US F-35 jet Deal
The German Federal Defence Ministry informs the parliament about risks associated with the Lockheed Martin's F-35A lightning II acquisition.
