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Training
Rheinmetall to provide training systems for German A400M maintenance crew
5th May 2022
New Rheinmetall high-fidelity training rigs and AR systems will allow for more than 70 different training procedures for maintenance and work steps on the German Air Force A400M fleet.
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Defence Helicopter
Germany dismisses Chinook report but plans heavy-lift helicopter decision soon
28th April 2022
In another twist for Germany's heavy-lift helicopter acquisition, the MoD has questioned where information about selection of the CH-47F came from, dismissing such a claim and stating that an official announcement will happen soon.
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Defence Notes
German MoD mulls military equipment shopping list
16th March 2022
Berlin is planning to spend big on defence equipment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Land Warfare
Bundeswehr contracts Rheinmetall for mortar modernisation
20th January 2022
The German Bundeswehr has selected Rheinmetall for ammunition delivery and modernisation programme.
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Air Warfare
Bundeswehr contracts Vincorion for Eurofighter radomes
21st December 2021
The German Bundeswehr has contracted Vincorion to join the effort to upgrade Quadriga Eurofighters.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon and Leonardo provide sights to Bundeswehr
26th November 2021
Raytheon and Leonardo have agreed to jointly provide combat sights to the Bundeswehr as part of a pre-existing contract.
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Defence Notes
IAI reports most profitable period in company history
29th November 2021
IAI reports consistent growth in Q3, some of which is attributed to major awards such as the Carmel project.
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Land Warfare
Dutch ditch Mercedes-Benz air assault vehicle deal
19th November 2021
Will Germany come to the rescue after the Netherlands had to cancel a contract for 515 air assault vehicles?
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Land Warfare
Dutch ditch Mercedes-Benz air assault vehicle deal
19th November 2021
Will Germany come to the rescue after the Netherlands had to cancel a contract for 515 air assault vehicles?
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Defence Notes
Rheinmetall reports significant growth over Q3
5th November 2021
Rheinmetall reports a significant increase in earnings and margin over fiscal 2021, but predict semiconductor shortages may impact sales.
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Defence Helicopter
Franco-German team carries on support for Tiger simulators
28th October 2021
Rheinmetall and Thales will sustain 20 modern Tiger simulators for France and Germany.
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Naval Warfare
Germany starts analysis of F127 frigate concept
18th October 2021
As part of its surface fleet renewal programme, Germany foresees new air defence ships in the 2030s with capabilities to defeat emerging threats.
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Land Warfare
Leonardo to supply daylight sights for German assault rifles
14th October 2021
German Army to receive modified ELCAN sights.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall receives largest order for ROSY smoke systems
4th October 2021
ROSY rapid smoke/obscurant systems to be installed on new German Armed Forces truck fleet.
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Land Warfare
Germany orders armoured NBC vehicle upgrade
21st September 2021
Five Fuchs A6A1 armoured NBC reconnaissance vehicles are to be upgraded by Rheinmetall – with the potential for more to follow.
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Construction vehicles
G-LTM 1090-4.2 armoured mobile crane
Liebherr has manufactured more than 800 military cranes with lifting capacities from 10 to 500t since 1977. In June 2017, Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr ...
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Self-propelled guns
Gepard
The Gepard was developed from 1963 to meet a German Army requirement for a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) that could support its armoured forces. The ...
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Land: soldier modernisation systems - national programmes
Gladius/IdZ
Gladius is the latest iteration of the Infantryman of the Future (Infanterist der Zukunft or IdZ) project. In 2009, Rheinmetall was awarded a contract to ...
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Helicopter engines
T64
The T64 is a turboshaft/turboprop engine that has now accumulated over 11 million flight hours of operation. The T64 engine was designed to power rotary- ...
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EO/IR systems
Mantis i45
AeroVironment’s Mantis i45 EO/IR gimbal sensor suite is designed for the AeroVironment Puma AE small UAS, providing it with additional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
AR100-H
The AR100-H is a German rotary-wing drone manufactured by AirRobot, part of the Nordic Unmanned group. The drone features a modular configuration and custom control software and ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
R-350
The R-350 is an ITAR-free, rotary-wing VTOL TUAV. It contains a jet-turbine engine propulsion system. This allows it to use heavy fuels, meaning the R-350 ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Grille
The Grille DRONEVAC, or Cricket, is an uncrewed multicopter designed for MEDEVAC missions. Designed by Avilus, the UAV is meant to transport injured service personnel to safe locations, providing ...
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Deployable/static missile systems
TLVS
TLVS (Taktisches Luftverteidigungssystem) is a mobile ground based air and missile defence system for protection against the current and future threat spectrum in the lower ...
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Trakker
In production for military customers since 2004, the Iveco Trakker heavy-duty off-road truck is based on the company's Trakker commercial design, which was militarised to ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Type 707
The Type 707 is a new double-hulled fleet tanker for the German Navy. The ships are being procured to start replacing the Type 704 single-hulled ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
GSD LuWa
Luftbeweglichen Waffenträger (LuWa) is an air-transportable light armoured vehicle commissioned by the German Army. It is intended to be used by airborne troops as a replacement ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM, Naval: Radio and SATCOM
R&S M3SR Series4400
Rohde & Schwarz M3SR Series4400 is a VHF/UHF radio system designed for stationary and shipborne applications. It offers several proprietary frequency-hopping waveforms as well as data link ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Heron Mk 1
The Heron, now called the Heron Mk I, is a MALE UAS manufactured by Isreal Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Malat Division. Designed for various missions, including ISTAR and artillery fire ...
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Land: battle management systems
SitaWare Headquarters
SitaWare Headquarters is a C4ISR solution that delivers tactical communication, interoperability, collaborative planning and situational awareness across the battlespace. Provided by Systematic, it is offered ...