Germany will assist Ukraine but not with Leopard Tanks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would continue to support Ukraine militarily and financially but not with Leopard Tanks.
Germany News
Bilateral Relations
Land
Bilateral Relations
Rheinmetall Company offers Ukraine Leopard 1 Tanks
German defence company Rheinmetall offers brand new Marder Armoured Personnel Carriers and 50 second-hand Leopard 1 Main Battle Tanks to Ukraine.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Germany to Acquire Missile Defence Shield from the US
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that Germany is considering purchasing anti-missile defence systems in reaction to Russia.
Navy / Maritime
Egypt builds the fourth MEKO A200 Frigate
Egypt is building a 4000-ton MEKO A200 frigate locally at Alexandria shipyard in cooperation with Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).
Air
Modernisation
OCCAR has awarded Airbus the upgrade of 60 Tiger
OCCAR has awarded a contract to Airbus for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Ukraine wants to order corvettes and submarines from Germany
The Ukrainian Ambassador in Berlin, Andriy Melnyk, said that his country wants to acquire corvettes and submarines from Germany.
Air
Unmanned Systems
A400M Becomes “Mothership” for UAVs
An A400M successfully air-launched a Do-DT25 drone from its rear cargo ramp door.
Bilateral Relations
Historical Switch from Germany
Germany changed its negative stance on military aid to Ukraine. Before Russia invaded Ukraine, it objected to military assistance to this country.
Land
Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx 120 Fire Support Variant
German Defence Company Rheinmetall announced a mechanized fire support variant of the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle on Friday.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Baltic nations send Stingers, Javelins to Ukraine
The Baltic states will send “Stinger” and “Javelin” missile systems and various equipment to help Ukraine strengthen its defences.
Weapon / Missile
Modernisation
Rheinmetall Wins Bundeswehr’s Mortar Modernisation Order
Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall to supply 120mm mortar ammunition and modernise its mortar systems in service for €27 million,
Navy / Maritime
Israel and Germany Signed $3.4B Submarine Acquisition Deal
Israel agreed with Germany to acquire three Dakar-class (originally Dolphin class) submarines, the first of which will be delivered within nine years.
Navy / Maritime
Israel’s Notorious Submarine Deal "Case 3000" Near Ink
Israel is ready to sign the “submarine affair,” or “Case 3000”, a three-submarine procurement deal.
Air
Germany discuss the f-35 Acquisition plan
Germany plans to replace its Luftwaffe’s ageing Tornado fleet. the F-35 and Eurofighter Electronic Combat Role (ECR) are the most probable options.
