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New German defense chief drums up support for extending counter-ISIS mission
German lawmakers are expected to debate a potential continuation of the military’s mandate in the coming weeks.
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Germany punts on Hormuz Strait mission with US involvement
Berlin is unlikely to go along with an American- and British-led naval protection mission in the Strait of Hormuz, though politicians are leaving the door open for a European plan.
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Germans go back to sparring over NATO’s 2 percent spending target
“If we want the Bundeswehr to be able to fulfill its role, the defense budget must rise,” the new defense minister says.
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Saab banks on Gripen upgrade in new UK-Sweden warplane alliance
The announcement of a partnership agreement is less about Britain’s Tempest jet than about general cooperation in matters of air combat technology.
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Merkel confidante Kramp-Karrenbauer is Germany’s new defense minister
The politician recently said she would rather remain at the helm of the Christian Democratic Union than take a Cabinet position.
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France launches first Barracuda-class nuclear attack sub
The launch of the Suffren sub kicks off a planned six-boat series expected to cost the French roughly $10 billion.
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German ground troops to Syria? Some analysts lament Berlin’s hasty ‘nein’
“Try explaining our non-debate on this issue to any of our partners and allies.”
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Romania orders corvettes from Naval Group for $1.4 billion
The French shipbuilder expects to deliver the first ship in 2022, though details depend on when a contract is signed.
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Rheinmetall, BAE consummate armored-vehicles joint venture
Some see the deal as an economic engine for Britain, and some believe London is signing away domestic control of a key military-industrial segment.
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Lockheed braces for German blowback over cost of missile-defense pitch
Company executives are preparing for a stiff debate in Germany about the price tag of a next-generation anti-missile system formally proposed to Berlin just days ago.
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New German defense chief drums up support for extending counter-ISIS mission
German lawmakers are expected to debate a potential continuation of the military’s mandate in the coming weeks.
-
Germany punts on Hormuz Strait mission with US involvement
Berlin is unlikely to go along with an American- and British-led naval protection mission in the Strait of Hormuz, though politicians are leaving the door open for a European plan.
-
Germans go back to sparring over NATO’s 2 percent spending target
“If we want the Bundeswehr to be able to fulfill its role, the defense budget must rise,” the new defense minister says.
-
Saab banks on Gripen upgrade in new UK-Sweden warplane alliance
The announcement of a partnership agreement is less about Britain’s Tempest jet than about general cooperation in matters of air combat technology.
-
Merkel confidante Kramp-Karrenbauer is Germany’s new defense minister
The politician recently said she would rather remain at the helm of the Christian Democratic Union than take a Cabinet position.
-
France launches first Barracuda-class nuclear attack sub
The launch of the Suffren sub kicks off a planned six-boat series expected to cost the French roughly $10 billion.
-
German ground troops to Syria? Some analysts lament Berlin’s hasty ‘nein’
“Try explaining our non-debate on this issue to any of our partners and allies.”
-
Romania orders corvettes from Naval Group for $1.4 billion
The French shipbuilder expects to deliver the first ship in 2022, though details depend on when a contract is signed.
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Rheinmetall, BAE consummate armored-vehicles joint venture
Some see the deal as an economic engine for Britain, and some believe London is signing away domestic control of a key military-industrial segment.
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Lockheed braces for German blowback over cost of missile-defense pitch
Company executives are preparing for a stiff debate in Germany about the price tag of a next-generation anti-missile system formally proposed to Berlin just days ago.
-
New German defense chief drums up support for extending counter-ISIS mission
German lawmakers are expected to debate a potential continuation of the military’s mandate in the coming weeks.
-
Germany punts on Hormuz Strait mission with US involvement
Berlin is unlikely to go along with an American- and British-led naval protection mission in the Strait of Hormuz, though politicians are leaving the door open for a European plan.
-
Germans go back to sparring over NATO’s 2 percent spending target
“If we want the Bundeswehr to be able to fulfill its role, the defense budget must rise,” the new defense minister says.
-
Saab banks on Gripen upgrade in new UK-Sweden warplane alliance
The announcement of a partnership agreement is less about Britain’s Tempest jet than about general cooperation in matters of air combat technology.
-
Merkel confidante Kramp-Karrenbauer is Germany’s new defense minister
The politician recently said she would rather remain at the helm of the Christian Democratic Union than take a Cabinet position.
-
France launches first Barracuda-class nuclear attack sub
The launch of the Suffren sub kicks off a planned six-boat series expected to cost the French roughly $10 billion.
-
German ground troops to Syria? Some analysts lament Berlin’s hasty ‘nein’
“Try explaining our non-debate on this issue to any of our partners and allies.”
-
Romania orders corvettes from Naval Group for $1.4 billion
The French shipbuilder expects to deliver the first ship in 2022, though details depend on when a contract is signed.
-
Rheinmetall, BAE consummate armored-vehicles joint venture
Some see the deal as an economic engine for Britain, and some believe London is signing away domestic control of a key military-industrial segment.
-
Lockheed braces for German blowback over cost of missile-defense pitch
Company executives are preparing for a stiff debate in Germany about the price tag of a next-generation anti-missile system formally proposed to Berlin just days ago.



