Newsletter - Berlin Security Conference

Norway opts for Leopard 2 A7
The Norwegian government announced that it is procuring 54 Leopard 2 A7 for the Norwegian armed forces. The German Leopard thus prevailed against competition from South Korea, among others. First of these new battle tanks are to be delivered to Norway as early as 2026. „The new tanks will increase combat power of our armed…
8. Februar 2023
University of Bundeswehr develops interceptor drone
More than 130 obstructions were caused by drones at Germany’s airports in 2022. The use of these often very small systems – especially by individuals – continues to increase. Now the Bundeswehr University in Hamburg has developed a drone that can intercept unauthorised drones at airports. The system was developed as part of FALKE research…
8. Februar 2023
Ajax successfully completes its trials
Britain’s new Ajax armoured vehicle is back on track. „We have turned a corner,“ UK’s Minister of State for Defence Procurement at the Ministry of Defence, Alex Chalk, told the Commons Defence Committee. „A great deal of work has taken place and it has successfully completed its trials.“ As recently as the end of December,…
8. Februar 2023