Australia racks up biggest arms export deal: $1B AUD for Boxers to Germany

Australia racks up biggest arms export deal: $1B AUD for Boxers to Germany
Australia racks up biggest arms export deal: $1B AUD for Boxers to Germany

“Rheinmetall didn’t build a Boxer factory in Australia as an act of charity. They did it because we paid them to do it,” Marcus Hellyer, an Australian defense acquisition expert, told Breaking Defense. “That gives them the capacity to now build stuff for Germany and that will mean that there will be jobs in Australia.”

UK pledges additional 10,000 FPV and one way attack drones for Ukraine

UK pledges additional 10,000 FPV and one way attack drones for Ukraine
UK pledges additional 10,000 FPV and one way attack drones for Ukraine

A total of $128 million from the latest drone package will be spent on maritime capabilities so Ukraine can “turn the tide” against Russia in the Black Sea, said the UK Ministry of Defence.

What about Taurus missiles for Ukraine? The 1 question Germany’s chancellor hears on repeat

What about Taurus missiles for Ukraine? The 1 question Germany’s chancellor hears on repeat
What about Taurus missiles for Ukraine? The 1 question Germany’s chancellor hears on repeat

“There’s no technical argument why you would need German soldiers” for Ukraine to operate Taurus missiles, analyst Fabian Hoffmann said. “It’s simply because the chancellor doesn’t want to give up final targeting authority.”

US Navy inks $3.4B deal for 17 P-8s for Canada, Germany

US Navy inks $3.4B deal for 17 P-8s for Canada, Germany
US Navy inks $3.4B deal for 17 P-8s for Canada, Germany

The deal will see 14 new planes go to Canada and three to Germany.

‘If Mr. Trump will come, I am ready:’ Zelensky offers Republican frontrunner visit to Ukraine frontline

‘If Mr. Trump will come, I am ready:’ Zelensky offers Republican frontrunner visit to Ukraine frontline
‘If Mr. Trump will come, I am ready:’ Zelensky offers Republican frontrunner visit to Ukraine frontline

Zelensky’s outreach comes days after Trump said he would “encourage” Russia to invade any NATO nation that does not meet the alliance’s defense spending target.

‘Decisive step’: Germany inks $1.3 billion short range air defense development contract

‘Decisive step’: Germany inks $1.3 billion short range air defense development contract
‘Decisive step’: Germany inks $1.3 billion short range air defense development contract

Prototypes of the new air defense system are due for qualification in 2027 so serial production can start in 2028, according to Germany’s military procurement arm BAAINBw.

Getting ahead: Ukraine Defense Contact Group forms 2 coalitions

Getting ahead: Ukraine Defense Contact Group forms 2 coalitions
Getting ahead: Ukraine Defense Contact Group forms 2 coalitions

Latvia is heading up a new drone coalition while Poland will helm another focusing on armor, according to US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander.

Germany lifts block on Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Saudi Arabia: Reports

Germany lifts block on Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Saudi Arabia: Reports
Germany lifts block on Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Saudi Arabia: Reports

Germany had long blocked the sale of the fighters, but now the German foreign minister reportedly said the situation in the Middle East has changed.

NATO signs off on $5.5 billion contract for hundreds of Patriot missiles

NATO signs off on $5.5 billion contract for hundreds of Patriot missiles
NATO signs off on $5.5 billion contract for hundreds of Patriot missiles

If all options are exercised under the contract, the European nations will buy a combined total of 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T), according to manufacturer RTX.

Germany, Airbus agree H145M light attack helicopter mega order

Germany, Airbus agree H145M light attack helicopter mega order
Germany, Airbus agree H145M light attack helicopter mega order

Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters said the company “will ensure” the helicopters are delivered against Germany’s tight program schedule, which includes a first aircraft delivery next year.

Dassault CEO talks Saudi interest in Rafale, takes a shot at F-35 and reveals FCAS details

Dassault CEO talks Saudi interest in Rafale, takes a shot at F-35 and reveals FCAS details
Dassault CEO talks Saudi interest in Rafale, takes a shot at F-35 and reveals FCAS details

A simmering dispute between London and Berlin over exporting Eurofighter Typhoons to Saudi Arabia could pave the way for Dassault’s rival Rafale offer to succeed, Eric Trappier suggested.

UK, Italy, Japan ink GCAP stealth fighter treaty, reveal new program details

UK, Italy, Japan ink GCAP stealth fighter treaty, reveal new program details
UK, Italy, Japan ink GCAP stealth fighter treaty, reveal new program details

The joint effort to get a sixth-gen stealth fighter in the air by 2035 is to be headquartered in the UK, while a Japanese official will be the first program leader.

US green-lights potential $300M torpedo sale for German P-8 Poseidons

US green-lights potential $300M torpedo sale for German P-8 Poseidons
US green-lights potential $300M torpedo sale for German P-8 Poseidons

“The sale will improve Germany’s capability to meet current and future threats by upgrading Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities on its P-8A aircraft,” the State Department said in a release.

Belgium to join Europe’s FCAS next-gen fighter program in June 2025

Belgium to join Europe’s FCAS next-gen fighter program in June 2025
Belgium to join Europe’s FCAS next-gen fighter program in June 2025

Once Brussels joins the program, details about the role it will play at both a funding and an industrial level are expected to be shared.