Germany could order up to 600 Leopard 2A8 tanks and Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles and up to 1,000 Boxer 8x8 armored vehicles

Germany Eyes Largest Post-Cold War Armored Vehicle Deal: 600 Tanks and 1,000 Wheeled Combat Units Planned

Germany, long a model of pacifist restraint and multilateral diplomacy, is undergoing the most profound transformation of its military doctrine since the end of the Cold War. In the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the...
U.S. Patriot air defense missile system

Germany Rallies NATO to Bridge Air Defense Gap in Ukraine as U.S. Halts Patriot Missile Shipments

As Russia’s intensifying missile and drone barrages devastate Ukrainian cities, the spotlight is once again on Europe’s role in supplying critical military support to Kyiv. Germany has stepped into that spotlight with renewed urgency, as Berlin explores all possible channels...
German-made Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM air defense

Switzerland ESSI Airdefense: Joining the European Sky Shield Initiative with IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems

Switzerland has moved to join the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), committing to the procurement of five IRIS-T SLM medium-range Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD MR) systems. The decision is both technically significant and politically nuanced, reflecting Switzerland's strategic balancing act...
Germany Launches First Norwegian Naval Strike Missile from MARS 3 System

Germany Launches First Norwegian Naval Strike Missile from MARS 3 System, Marking Major Shift in European Coastal Defense Strategy

In a groundbreaking live-fire test on July 2, 2025, defense companies KNDS Deutschland, Elbit Systems, and Kongsberg jointly demonstrated a new phase in European defense capability with the successful launch of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from the MARS 3...
Germany Funds Mass Production of Ukraine's An-196 Liutyi Drone

Germany Funds Mass Production of Ukraine’s An-196 Liutyi Drone: A Strategic Game-Changer in the War with Russia

Ukraine War: Germany has announced funding for the mass production of 500 units of the An-196 "Liutyi" long-range kamikaze drone, a powerful Ukrainian-designed system aimed at striking deep within Russian territory. The agreement, disclosed on July 1, 2025, is a...
Russian Military

Germany Accelerates Military Overhaul Amid Mounting NATO Pressures and Russian Threats

With a stark warning echoing across the strategic corridors of Europe, Germany has just three years to acquire and deploy the necessary equipment to counter a potential Russian assault on NATO territory. This timeline, outlined by Annette Lehnigk-Emden, head of...
Thyssenkrupp Faces Watershed Moment as German Industrial Giant

Thyssenkrupp Faces Watershed Moment as German Industrial Giant Plots Breakup Amid Global Ambitions and Internal Crisis

Thyssenkrupp, once a symbol of Germany’s industrial strength, is entering uncharted territory. The conglomerate announced a sweeping overhaul this week that would dismantle its centuries-old centralized structure, splitting the company into standalone businesses amid mounting financial losses, competitive pressure from...
Gaza Strip -West Bank.

France and Germany Slam Israel Over Use of Force in West Bank; Warning Shots Spark Diplomatic Fallout

France announced Wednesday it would summon Israel’s ambassador after Israeli forces fired warning shots at a delegation of foreign diplomats visiting the occupied West Bank. The incident, which occurred near the volatile city of Jenin, has drawn fierce condemnation from...
Leopard-2 tanks

Russia Claims German-made Leopard-2 Tanks Inferior to Russian MBTs: Propaganda or Battlefield Reality?

Russia’s state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec has reignited the debate over the combat performance of German-made Leopard-2 tanks in Ukraine, claiming that these NATO-standard main battle tanks (MBTs) are significantly inferior to their Russian counterparts. Rostec’s remarks follow the reported destruction...
Trident II D5 missile launched from HMS Vanguard

Europe’s Next-Gen Missile Program Signals a New Era in Strategic Deterrence

The United Kingdom and Germany announced the joint development of a next-generation long-range precision missile. The future system, whose name and specifications remain classified, is designed to outperform current Western cruise missiles such as the Storm Shadow/SCALP and the Taurus...
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