First German F-35 rolls off the line
German defense minister Boris Pistorius called the F-35 “a promise that Germany will step up to defend itself and defend its allies.”
German-Israeli company FTS unveils new light combat vehicle for German Special Forces
Dubbed TAHR, the vehicle can be dropped from the air, with two of them able to fit inside a Chinook helicopter.
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After suspicious incidents, European group urges ‘vigilance’ for defense firms
The call from the Aerospace, Security & Defence Industries Association of Europe comes as European officials increasingly point the finger at Moscow.
Ukrainian Armor eyes German industry partnership for newly unveiled land vehicles
The Saigak APC features an active protection system that the company says can defeat up to 20 First Person View (FPV) drones, amid a proliferation of the aircraft dominating the war in Ukraine.
Rafael, Lower Saxony and Aurelius to develop Volkswagen site in Germany
If completed, the agreement would give Rafael a new production site in Germany, at a Volkswagen location slated to close.
Germany and the Netherlands buy 69 more RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles
Manufacturer KNDS said it has developed the Boxer RCT30 as the "backbone" of Germany's new "Medium Forces."
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Traditional thinking about how to protect facilities must adapt to new threats such as drones or downstream attacks.
Rheinmetall projects $346 million naval loss after F126 frigate cancellation
The loss was a blow to Rheinmetall's new naval ambitions, but the rest of the European giant saw a large rise in revenue.
Rheinmetall unveils new guided-missile frigate projected for North American tender
The German GMF 140 is envisioned to integrate US-sourced radar options, hypersonic weapons and ballistic missiles, the AEGIS Combat System, and 64 Strike-Length Vertical Launch System cells.
Boeing mulls building ‘many’ Ghost Bat production hubs overseas
The US airframer also announced that Hensoldt has been added to its German MQ-28 supplier base, in support of a bid to land Berlin’s CCA requirement.
German UAV firm Helsing picks West Virginia for first US manufacturing
The company will invest $50 million to open the facility, with an initial focus on manufacturing the HX-2 strike drone, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
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GA-ASI is serious about retaining its position as the leading provider of UAS to the United States and its allies.
NATO’s plan to buy Triton drones: Three cheers, two concerns
CBSA's Travis Sharp and Ryan Kaufman analyze NATO's recent decision to purchase high-dollar American drones.
Auterion, Ukrainian drone-maker Skyfall to supply 50,000 FPVs
Skyfall said that the Shrike has destroyed a wide range of Russian military assets, with hits on targets including an Mi-8 helicopter, armored vehicles, electronic warfare and artillery systems and a TOS-1A SoIntsepyok heavy flamethrower.
European coalition pledges $50 billion to modernize deep precision strike capabilities
In a joint statement, the 12-member coalition linked the move to America's shifting stance in European defense.
NATO secretary general defends allied contributions in US war against Iran
Mark Rutte expects allies to "reaffirm that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons," during meetings at the NATO Summit in Ankara today.