Germany
Germany Signs Counter-Drone Contract, Approves Patriot Units
Germany signs a counter-drone contract reportedly worth over €1.1 billion as lawmakers approve new Patriot fire units, maintenance equipment and NH90 radios.
Analysis
Curtis Buzzard Calls for a U.S. Army Drone Branch. Can NATO Adapt?
Drawing on more than 30 visits to Ukraine, former U.S. commander Curtis Buzzard argues for specialized unmanned forces as NATO militaries reconsider how they organize for modern warfare.
Germany
Germany in Talks to Acquire 50% of KNDS as IPO Plans Stall
Germany is negotiating a 50% stake in Leopard 2 manufacturer KNDS as IPO plans stall, potentially creating equal German-French state ownership.
NATO
Five Arrested in €1 Million NATO Procurement Fraud Investigation Across Europe
Five arrested in Norway as Eurojust coordinates a NATO procurement fraud investigation involving suspected bribery and searches in Romania and Germany.
Germany
RENK Secures €130 Million KNDS Contract Extension for Leopard 2 Transmissions
Germany’s RENK Group has secured a €130 million contract extension from KNDS Deutschland to supply transmissions and control components for Leopard 2 tanks, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 to 2032.
Poland
Poland Starlink Fire: Four Arrests Reported in Germany
Four people have reportedly been detained in Germany over a suspected arson attack on a Polish Starlink ground station. Warsaw suspects Russian intelligence involvement.
Germany
Germany's €11.5B Army Digitalization Project Faces Delays
Germany reports progress in its €11.5 billion D-LBO military digitalization program, but vehicle upgrades remain behind schedule as battlefield testing continues.
Germany
Airbus and Kratos Complete First European Valkyrie Flight, Target 2029 Combat Readiness
Airbus and Kratos complete the first European U740 Valkyrie flight, targeting German Air Force combat readiness by 2029 and Eurofighter integration in 2027.
Romania
Rheinmetall Wins €138 Million Auction for Romania’s Mangalia Shipyard
Rheinmetall wins the €138 million auction for Romania’s Mangalia shipyard, supporting a €920 million naval program for four Romanian Navy vessels.
Germany
Germany Plans Low-Cost Cruise Missiles With 1,500 km Reach
Germany plans to equip its army with low-cost cruise missiles capable of striking targets up to 1,500 km away, with initial deliveries possible in 2027.
Germany
Former BND Chief August Hanning's China Ties Under Scrutiny
Former BND chief August Hanning's contacts with a Chinese general face scrutiny amid an espionage investigation involving nearly 2,000 documents.
Germany
Quantum Systems Developing Skyron-600 Interceptor Drone to Counter Russian Jet-Powered UAVs
Germany's Quantum Systems is developing the Skyron-600, a high-speed interceptor drone targeting speeds above 600 km/h to counter Russian jet-powered attack UAVs.