Germany buys Four Patriot Batteries for $1.2 billion
Germany acquires four Patriot Batteries to fill the gap after donating air defence systems to Ukraine.
Bundeswehr News
Weapon / Missile
Land
Australia to Export Boxer to Germany
In principle, Australia has agreed to deliver over 100 Australian-made Boxer armoured combat vehicles to Bundeswehr.
Air
Germany to Retire Tiger Helicopter by 2038
Germany announced that Tiger attack helicopters will be retired by 2038 to replace the H145M Light Attack Helicopters.
Air
German Navy Receives Final NH90 Sea Lion Helicopter
The last of 18 NH-90 Sea Lion naval multi-role transport helicopters were delivered to the Bundeswehr in Donauwörth on January 26, 2023.
Defence Politics
New German 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. Pistorius' appointment follows the resignation of German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht a few days ago. After becoming Germany's Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius immediately stated that he wanted the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) to be strong.
Air
Bundeswehr Raises Concerns Over US F-35 jet Deal
The German Federal Defence Ministry informs the parliament about risks associated with the F-35 acquisition.
Weapon / Missile
German self-propelled howitzers in Ukraine are showing signs of wear
According to Spiegel , some of the Panzerhaubitzen PzH-2000 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers, need repairs after intensive fighting.
