Germany weighs exit from FCAS over French dominance fears
Berlin is reportedly considering leaving the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter programme amid frustration over work-share and French industry’s lead role.
Germany News
Air
Expo and Air Show
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Expo and Air Show
Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Variant with Vertical Launch JAGM
Rheinmetall unveiled the Fuchs JAGM fire support vehicle with a module for six M299 VLS sets for AGM-179 JAGM missiles at the DSEI UK 2025 defence exhibition.
Unmanned Systems
Germany Willing to Go with Overpriced Heron TP Acquisition
Germany is planning to buy three Heron TP UAVs from Israel, despite the questionable price tag that goes way beyond those of Heron TP’s counterparts.
Air
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Defence Politics
Berlin weighs Eurofighter Tranche 5 deal, Taurus upgrade
Germany is preparing for a major defense investment, with 81 projects, including Eurofighter Tranche 5 jets and the modernization of Taurus cruise missiles.
Land
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Expo and Air Show
Rheinmetall Integrates Skyranger 35 on KF41 Lynx AFV
Rheinmetall has unveiled the Lynx Skyranger 35, which brings the Skyranger 35 air defence system on KF41 Lynx's tracked chassis to be unveiled at DSEI UK 2025.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
EUROATLAS unveils GREYSHARK AUVs to guard undersea cables
Germany's EUROATLAS launched GREYSHARK autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) to defend subsea cables and infrastructure from escalating dangers of sabotage.
Land
Brazil Shortlists Competitors for Tracked AFV Acquisition
Brazil has shortlisted the tracked AFVs for its acquisition programme involving IFVs and light tanks, with Turkiye's Otokar Tulpar making it to the list.
Navy / Maritime
India Selects German Type 214 for $8.4bn Sub Deal
India has decided to add six Air Independent Propulsion Type 214 for its P-75I submarine program to balance its nuclear goals with China's growing navy.
Land
KNDS Unveils Second Leopard-2A-RC 3.0 MBT Prototype
KNDS unveils second Leopard-2A-RC 3.0 prototype which features an unmanned turret, advanced protection, and increased firepower for future battlefield roles.
Land
Germany Eyes Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 Air Defence Order
Germany is getting ready to improve its air defence by possibly ordering up to 600 Skyranger 30 systems for between €6 and €8 billion by the end of the year.
Air
Defence Politics
Expo and Air Show
UK Finds Path Around German Block on Eurofighter for Turkiye
Ahead of IDEF, the Kensington Treaty signals that the United Kingdom is ready to overcome Germany’s long-standing block on Eurofighter exports to Turkiye.
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Uses German Skynex Palletised Air Defence Systems
The Armed Forces of Ukraine shared a video of a Skynex palletised air defence system with 35 mm AHEAD ammunition shooting down UAVs launched by Russia.
Air
France Demands 80% Stake in FCAS, Worrying Partners
Paris seeks majority control in Europe’s future fighter jet programme, prompting concern in Berlin and Madrid and risking delays to the next development phase.
Weapon / Missile
Sweden Signs SEK 9 Billion Deal for 7 IRIS-T SLM Units
Sweden signed a SEK 9 billion contract with Diehl Defence on 23 June to acquire seven IRIS-T SLM systems under the European Sky Shield Initiative programme.
