Germany

A Familiar Counter-Drone System Returns, Now Packed With AI Brain

Diehl Defence has given its Kinetic Defence Vehicle a next-gen makeover, integrating multiple cutting-edge components into a single counter-drone system.

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Rheinmetall Unveils Lighter Combat Helmet, Modular Body Armor System

Rheinmetall has introduced a new combat helmet alongside a modular body armor system, expanding its portfolio of protection equipment.

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Germany Receives First Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

Patria has handed over the first batch of 6x6 armored vehicles to Germany, marking the start of the country's transition to a modern protected mobility fleet.

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Germany Awards Rheinmetall Luchs 2 Turret Contracts

Rheinmetall has won contracts to supply turrets, automatic cannons, and simulators for Germany’s next‑generation Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicle.

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Germany Considers F‑35 Jets Amid FCAS Deadlock

Germany is weighing a purchase of additional US‑built F‑35 fighter jets amid growing deadlock over the Future Combat Air System.

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FV-014 Munition Nails Armored Vehicle in High-Stakes Rheinmetall Demo

Rheinmetall’s new FV-014 loitering munition recently showcased its precision targeting and strike capabilities in a live demo, highlighting a system with the potential to engage targets up to 100 kilometers away.

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German Drone Deal Under Scrutiny Over Thiel Stake in Start-up

A major proposed combat drone deal for Germany's military is facing scrutiny from lawmakers worried about US tech billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement in one of the defense start-ups.

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Airbus Ready to Build Two New European Fighters if Countries Want

Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain in the FCAS warplane program, will support a proposal to instead build two separate jets if the countries participating in the project request it.

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NATO Trains Storming Baltic Beach to Deter Russia

Thousands of NATO troops including from Spain and Turkey joined an exercise on Germany's Baltic coast that defense officials labelled a show of readiness to deter Russia.

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Rheinmetall to Supply Seasnake Guns for Swedish Combat Boat 90 Fleet

German arms developer Rheinmetall has received a contract to provide Seasnake 30 light naval guns for the Swedish Navy’s Combat Boat 90 fast assault craft.

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