German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that German defense spending in 2024 will reach 2% of GDP for the first time in thirty years. He added that the country needs armed forces capable of defending the country and that such a level of defense spending, in line with NATO standards, should be maintained in the long…
Germany to expand the geography of arms supplies
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the country's intentions to support allies in the Indo-Pacific region and increase the presence and supply of weapons to the countries of the region. At the same time, the head of the German defense ministry assured that Germany is not seeking to establish itself as a military power there.…
ESG to deliver Sea Falcon UAS to German Navy
German defence company Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (ESG) has been awarded a contract for the procurement of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the K130 corvettes. The UAS is supposed to enhance the imaging abilities of the corvettes. On the 8th of November, the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support…
Franco-German Transport Squadron Under Construction
With an Inter-Governmental agreement signed by the German and French Ministers of Defence, the two countries have created a joint tactical air transport squadron, equipped with the C-130J Super Hercules. On the 30th of August the French and German Defence Ministers, Annegret Kramp Karrenbauer and Florence Parly, have met in Paris and signed…
Hensoldt and Saab to Modernise German Frigates
The German government has signed a contract with Hensoldt Sensors to replace the Sachsen-class’ (F124) radar. Last month, a contract was signed with Saab to modernise the radar and fire control systems of its predecessor class, the Brandenburg (F123). On the 23rd of August, the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and…
The German Eurofighter’s Meteor Missile enters final trials
The German procurement authority has also commissioned a new self-protection system from Hensoldt, while other upgrades for the Eurofighter are also on their way
Germany to Acquire New Naval Vessels Amidst Large Release of Defence Funding
In its session on 23 June, the Budget Committee of the German Parliament released funds for proposals with a total volume of around 19 billion euros. Notably, Germany will purchase two submarines, three intelligence vessels, two tankers and has approved additional funds for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle…
Germany Likely to Acquire the HK416 Assault Rifle
The procurement of a new assault rifle for the Bundeswehr has taken a surprising turn, as the German Defence ministry now seems to prefer Heckler & Koch’s offer over Haenel’s. Now Germany is likely to acquire the HK416 assault rifle. On 10 June, the Federal Procurement Chamber at the Federal Cartel Office rejected an application…
Restructuring of the German Armed Forces
The German Defence Ministry has presented a paper outlining the restructuring of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The paper primarily aims at making the forces more flexible and increasing its readiness by cutting down on top-heavy structures. When presenting the key point paper (Eckpunktepapier), Germany’s Defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer emphasised that this did not constitute…
Germany to Replace its Orion MPA with Poseidon
As stated in a recent answer to a parliamentary inquiry, the German Ministry of Defence will most likely be acquiring American P-8A Poseidon to replace its aging fleet of P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. The ministry dismissed the French offer of Atlantique 2 which had been posed in April. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google…