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22 July

19 January 2022, Berlin: The flags of Germany, Norway and the EU are displayed at the Federal Chancellery. Norway's Prime Minister Store and Chancellor Scholz (SPD) make statements before their joint talks at the Chancellor's Office. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa (Photo by KAY NIETFELD / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

Germany, Norway Vow to Step Up North Atlantic Surveillance

NATO allies Germany and Norway agreed on Monday to step up surveillance against maritime and airborne "threats" in the northern Atlantic region amid high tensions with Russia over the Ukraine war.

17 July

Americas

Patriot air defense missile systems in Romania

Christine Casimiro

France, Italy Opt Out of NATO-Led Plan to Buy US Weapons for Ukraine

France and Italy have declined to participate in a new NATO initiative to supply US-made weapons for Ukraine, including air defense systems, financed by European allies.

17 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Avilus Launches ‘New Generation’ UAV Trio for Rescue, Recon, and Resupply

German drone-maker Avilus has unveiled a new line of unmanned aerial vehicles that targets improvements on long-range reconnaissance, medical support, and tactical response.

17 July

Air

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Inder Singh Bisht

Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ for German Air Force

Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US firm Kratos to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029.

15 July

Arms

U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Maclaren, assigned to U.S. Garrison Grafenwoehr, fires the German P8 pistol under the guidance of German Army Oberleutnant Kay Schwotzer during the qualification for the Schuetzenschnur, the German Armed Forces Badge of Weapon's Proficiency, at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 30, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)

Rojoef Manuel

German Soldiers to Receive New Handguns From Czechia

Germany has collaborated with Czech defense contractor Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod to supply new service pistols for the armed forces.

14 July

Air

The Puma IFV being loaded into the A400M military transport aircraft.

Christine Casimiro

German A400M Performs First Puma IFV Airlift

A Bundeswehr’s A400M Atlas transport aircraft has successfully airlifted the heavyweight Puma infantry fighting vehicle, a historic first that boosts Germany’s rapid response tactics.

10 July

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Accepts First Eagle 6×6 Ambulance From GDELS

General Dynamics European Land Systems has delivered the first Eagle 6x6 medium protected medical vehicle to the German Armed Forces as part of a contract signed in 2020.

10 July

Air

France, Germany, and Spain's Future Combat Air System

Giulia Bernacchi

France Seeks 80% Share in FCAS Fighter Jet Program: Report

France has informed Germany that it wants an 80 percent share in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint fighter jet program.

9 July

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Leaked: Ukraine Asks Germany for IRIS-T Missiles, GPS Jammers, Armored Vehicles

A confidential Ukrainian request for military aid from Germany has been leaked, revealing Kyiv asking for advanced air defense systems, armored vehicles, and electronic warfare systems.

8 July

Air