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German Army to upgrade combat vehicle sims
Saab is to carry out a mid-life upgrade programme of the German Army’s AGDUS combat vehicle simulators, the company announced on 4 December. The $18.9 …
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Power conversion: the value of customisation (free whitepaper)
Are the benefits of a power conversion solution which truly fulfills the application requirements found in a tailored solution? This white paper reviews the challenges …
Training
Saab to operate German Army’s GÜZ
Saab will operate the German Army’s Combat Training Centre, Gefechtsübungszentrum Heer (GÜZ) between 2020 and 2026 under a new contract announced on 2 December. The …
Naval Warfare
Unique requirements of uninterruptible power supplies for naval applications (free whitepaper)
A true Naval qualified – MIL-STD-1399 and MIL-DTL-901 - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) must meet stringent requirements, consistent with a military quality solution. This white …
Digital Battlespace
Important factors in vehicle power distribution (free whitepaper)
The purpose of this article is to define the importance of flexibility and customisation in the type of PDU selected for military vehicle and aircraft …
Defence Notes
Germany's latest industry developments (video)
Watch a summary of the latest developments in the German Defence Industry. Land On land KMW has begun deliveries to Denmark and Germany of the …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall showcases indirect fire capabilities
2nd December 2019
Rheinmetall has taken part in a demonstration in South Africa to showcase its indirect fire capabilities, the company announced on 27 November. The test fire …
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Land Warfare
Germany signs new Spike framework contract
20th November 2019
Eurospike has signed a framework contract with the German procurement agency to supply Spike missiles and launchers to the German Army. As part of the …
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Defence Notes
Germany pledges more for under-pressure NATO ahead of summit
18th November 2019
Germany said on 18 November it would raise its NATO spending to more than €50 billion ($55.3 billion) in 2020, days before leaders meet in …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurofighter electronic combat role concept detailed
13th November 2019
Airbus and its partners have detailed the new Eurofighter electronic combat role (ECR) concept at the International Fighter Conference in Berlin. The role will expand …
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Naval Warfare
TKMS invests in future construction
6th November 2019
Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS), Germany’s third-largest defence company and a market leader in conventional submarines, announced on 4 November that it will be investing …
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Digital Battlespace
Battle management modernisation efforts continue
5th November 2019
The German Army is modernising its battle management and communications systems which will enhance command and control, and situational awareness at the brigade, battalion, company …
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Digital Battlespace
Germany continues pursuit of Tactical Edge Networking
1st November 2019
The German Army continues to consider requirements to support its next-generation tactical communications programme with industry sources suggesting the effort remains a ‘very fluent process’. …
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Digital Battlespace
Germany looks into radar picture improvements
1st November 2019
The Luftwaffe (German Air Force) may embark upon a major procurement of new ground-based air surveillance radars over the coming five years which could see …
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Digital Battlespace
Future soldier ensembles set for German Army
1st November 2019
Rheinmetall is preparing to support the German Army’s lead role in the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) deployment in 2023 with a …
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Special Operations
Hundreds of night vision devices headed to German Special Forces
1st November 2019
German special operations forces are due to receive an additional order of Image Intensification (I2) Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggles (GPNVGs), Shephard has been informed. …
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Digital Battlespace
German Air Force explores passive aggressive surveillance
1st November 2019
The Luftwaffe (German Air Force) is blazing a trail with its interest in passive radar, with the technology promising to enhance its ground-based air surveillance …
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Land Warfare
Leopard 2A7V deliveries begin
30th October 2019
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has marked the beginning of deliveries to Denmark and Germany of the latest version of the Leopard 2 main battle tank. The …
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Military Logistics
Mercedes-Benz reinvents Zetros truck
28th October 2019
With the defence vehicle market set to grow substantially over the next decade Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks unveiled its new version of the Zetros truck after …
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Defence Notes
Germany claims mutual consent forced FCAS demonstrator impasse
10th October 2019
The German MoD has strongly hinted that ‘mutually consented’ issues have prevented an anticipated FCAS demonstrator contract being issued to Airbus and Dassault, following pressure …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky show brings CH-53K double act to town
25th September 2019
Manufacturer Sikorsky has held meetings and CH-53K King Stallion flight demonstrations with German and Israeli delegations as it looks to encourage both that the aircraft …