The world is spinning faster and faster. Even the military cannot escape this trend. In order not to have to shoot with old iron in this fast-moving world, innovation is needed. International competitions and conferences are the ideal platform for this. Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) is the name of the competition…
The Australian Department of Defense commissions Rheinmetall to supply naval mines. The order was preceded by a year-long market survey. Rheinmetall was able to prevail over the competition. Deliveries are scheduled to begin this year. The order is worth a low three-digit million figure. There is also the possibility of extending it. The subject of…
Senior field physician Dr. Daniel Forstner explains which injuries are common on the battlefield and how best to treat them. Although there are no exact figures on injuries in the Ukraine war, publications suggest that up to 40 percent of wounds occur in the head area. Members of the German armed forces must also be…
Rheinmetall and GDELS put the Biber armored vehicle on wheels. The motorized basis is provided by an 8×8 carrier vehicle from the HX family. Rheinmetall and GDELS see the so-called Anaconda as the latest version of the well-known Beaver bridge. The Beaver’s laying mechanism is installed on an 8×8 HX2 carrier vehicle. GDELS produces the…
During a meeting with representatives of Bosnia Herzegovina and the European Union, Secretary General for Operations Tom Goffus reaffirmed the defense alliance’s efforts in the country. Goffus welcomed the developments in Bosnia Herzegovina. However, he does not yet hold out the prospect of NATO membership. Goffus met with Defense Minister Zukan Helez, among others, on…