Rheinmetall Defence and Lockheed Martin have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a rocket artillery system for the German Armed Forces. This system aims to maximize existing and combat proven components. Under this collaboration, the companies will explore potential joint opportunities in areas such as research and development, production and other…
The French President Macron recently called for an independent EU position in the conflict between China and the U.S. on Taiwan. An interesting but also controversial approach in the debate about the right strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. This question and how the challenges in this region affect Europe will be one of the four…
The Federal Office of Armaments armasuisse has signed a contract with the general contractor GDELS-Mowag for the production of a further 16 12-cm mortar systems. This means that a total of 48 mortar systems will now be procured under the project.As part of the 2022 Armament Program, Parliament approved a commitment credit for the procurement…
As part of the “Air Defender 23” exercise, the German Armed Forces are testing the potential and possible areas of application of so-called exoskeletons. The initial focus is on work that is easier on the back.24 nations with 220 aircraft are taking part in the Air Defender 23 deployment exercise. To refuel them, the Armed…
Rheinmetall AG is cooperating with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) in supplying the Norwegian armed forces with 54 Leopard 2 main battle tanks in the latest version (A7 NOR).Düsseldorf-based defence contractor Rheinmetall is KMW’s subcontractor for the supply of key components. These include the 120mm L55A1 weapon systems. In addition, the cooperation covers fire control technology and…
The British Army is testing heavy unmanned ground vehicles (H-UGV) for the first time. Companies that successfully participated in the Human-Machine Teaming framework program demonstrated the capabilities of their technologies to the British Army.For two weeks, so-called H-UGVs were subjected to a series of tests at the Armoured Trials and Development Unit in Bovington, Dorset.…
The German government has approved Poland’s re-export application to supply fighter jets to Ukraine. The MiG-29 fighter jets are from former National People’s Army stocks.The application to transfer the weapons systems was received in Berlin on April 13, 2023. Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) expressed satisfaction that the joint decision was reached in the German government…
Last week the Cyber Innovation Hub of the Bundeswehr (CIHBw) opened a centre for intrapreneurship. This will be the central contact point for soldiers to push their ideas and an important step in the further development of innovation work in the German armed forces. The new centre will provide soldiers with necessary skills to drive…
The new EPC-B parachute was used for the first time by instructors at the Altenstadt airborne/air transport school. The test of the new system was successful.Initial testing of the parachute was delayed due to delivery difficulties. In addition, delays in certification slowed the process even further. The new parachute is a Belgian make. The name…
Succession of TPz Fuchs armoured personnel carrier is set: Today, Germany officially joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme with the signing of the Technical Arrangement (TA). The foundation stone was laid with signing of Memorandum of Understanding on June 14, 2022. CAVS are 6×6 wheeled vehicles from Finnish company Patria, which will replace…