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Navy / Maritime Air Expo and Air Show

ILA 2022: German Navy Confirms Interest in MAWS

25 Jun, 05:36
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The Commander of the German Navy stated that the country maintains its interest in the joint Franco-German development program of the new MAWS.

Navy / Maritime Defence Politics

TKMS Wants to Build New Submarines and Corvettes for Germany

24 Jun, 08:31
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The Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) aims to place new orders from the German Navy as Berlin turns its attention to strengthening the German armed forces after years in response to the Ukraine war. Speaking to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), TKMS chief Oliver Burkhard said his company had been invited to bid for additional submarines and corvettes, adding that this would happen in the coming weeks.

Air E/W Expo and Air Show

Eurofighter Presents the ECR Version for Luftwaffe’s Approval

22 Jun, 10:18
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Eurofighter consortium exhibits a full-scale mock-up of the Eurofighter ECR (Electronic Combat Role), dubbed Eurofighter EK (Elektronischer Kampf), at ILA 2022. Germany is expected to shortly authorise the development of the ECR aircraft, following the type's selection for the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) in March.

Air

Six NATO Countries Launch Future Helicopter Concept

21 Jun, 11:53
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Ministerial meeting on 16 June, the Ministers of six countries, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK, launched a new concept of a next-generation military helicopter, Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC). They agreed to allocate €26.7m ($28.2m) to define their military’s requirements for a new medium multi-role helicopter to replace in these countries in the next 15-20 years. In November 2020, Scramble Magazine reported on five countries signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) to develop a new helicopter capability to replace the existing helicopters in their inventory. Spain and the US, which had expressed interest, ultimately did not join up. The UK is the leading nation for the project.

Land

Germany to participate in Finland Led the CAVS 6X6 program.

16 Jun, 03:23
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Patria announced that Germany had signed a letter of intent to join the Finnish-led Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program.

Land Expo and Air Show

Rheinmetall presents the new Boxer IFV

15 Jun, 07:29
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German defence company Rheinmetall unveiled a new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) at the Eurosatory 2022 defence exhibition in Paris. The company has withdrawn attention with its new KF51 Panther main battle tank (MBT).

Land Expo and Air Show

Rheinmetall presented KF51 Panther

14 Jun, 07:23
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Rheinmetall unveiled its software-defined tank at the Eurosatory Defence expo in France. The tank has the 130 mm Future Gun System (FGS).

Air

FCAS might be delayed ten years

12 Jun, 08:36
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During the Paris Air Forum, which was held in Paris, the CEO of Dassault Éric Trappier talked to French Tv Channel BFM TV about the next generation aircraft that France, Germany and Spain are preparing. According to him, the (Future Combat Air System) FCAS could be ten years delayed. The combat aircraft was supposed to be operational by 2040.

Air

Germany switches from Sikorsky to Boeing due to logistic availability

05 Jun, 10:33
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The German government has confirmed the purchase of 60 Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to replace its ageing CH-53 fleet. According to Reuters, Germany frequently postponed aircraft purchases due to the conflict in Ukraine. According to the agency, German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht stated, "With this model, we are strengthening our ability to cooperate in Europe."

Bilateral Relations Sensors

Berlin to deliver COBRA to Ukraine

06 May, 11:10
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The German federal government plans to hand over the Cobra (Counter Battery Radar) to Ukraine. In addition, Ukraine is to get high-tech radars that the Bundeswehr does not even have. According to Die Welt news, Berlin wants to send a COBRA radar to Ukraine to detect Russia’s shots. The Radar will increase the sensitivity of the 155mm Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers’ countershots.

Air

Germany Reportedly will Purchase 60 Heavy Transport Helicopters from USA

25 Apr, 05:11
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Germany will purchase 60 CH-47F Chinook heavy transport helicopters from Boeing for approximately 5 billion euros ($5.40 billion).

Navy / Maritime

German Navy Christens First K130 Batch II Corvette

22 Apr, 02:11
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On April 21st, the first of five K130 Batch II corvettes built for the German Navy, Köln, was christened at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg.

Bilateral Relations

Germany will assist Ukraine but not with Leopard Tanks

21 Apr, 02:58
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would continue to support Ukraine militarily and financially. The assistance reached the maximum number of weapons it could provide from its stockpile. Several weapons sent to Ukraine are weapons that can be delivered quickly and are urgently needed by Ukraine, such as anti-tank and defence weapons. “We will also provide the necessary money for the purchase of weapons. The aim is to strengthen the Ukrainian army to repel the Russian attack,” Scholz added at a press conference on April 19.