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Bundeswehr News – News from the German armed forces in focus
The Bundeswehr is the military of the Federal Republic of Germany and a key player in national and international security. It consists of the army, air force, navy, medical service and the armed forces base. In addition to national defense, the Bundeswehr is active worldwide in peace missions and international operations within the framework of NATO, the EU and the UN.
Here you will find the latest news and developments about the Bundeswehr.
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“Gorch Fock” sails on its 182nd training voyage abroad
On February 10, the sail training ship "Gorch Fock" of the German Navy set sail from its home port of Kiel on its 182nd...
Lieutenant Colonel Malte Bolanz is the new commander of the NATO Battle Group in Lithuania
Command of the NATO-unit in Lithuania is back in German hands. Dutch Lieutenant Colonel Bas Schillemans handed over the baton in Rukla at the...
Rheinmetall: Bundeswehr procures IdZ-ES after
Next German Armed Forces-order for RheinmetallThe Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has concluded a framework contract with Rheinmetall...
Bundeswehr drone flies through civilian airspace
A German Heron TP drone from the German Armed Forces has flown from Schleswig (Germany) to Leeuwarden (Netherlands) and back again. The flight was...
Motorola Solutions: Digital radio for frigate “Sachsen”
Motorola Solutions has successfully equipped the German Navy's F124 frigate "Sachsen" (-> current news about the German Armed Forces) with a TETRA digital radio...
Rheinmetall hands over first Skyranger to Bundeswehr
Rheinmetall handed over the first Boxer Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun tank to the Bundeswehr on schedule at the end of January. The system is...
Billion-euro order from the Bundeswehr for Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has been awarded the contract for another major project of the Bundeswehr in the field of digitalization. As general contractor, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH...
Patria: Germany now a full member of the CAVS program
At the end of January, Germany also officially announced that it had joined the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) of Patria. This means that...
Lieutenant General Sollfrank: “Peace is over”
The commander of the new Operational Command of the Bundeswehr, Alexander Sollfrank, warns of an increasing threat from Russian disruptive measures. "We are no...
Bundeswehr: Paratroopers and air force practise
Since January 20th and until January 31st, the 26th Parachute Regiment of the German Armed Forcesunder the leadership of regiment commander Colonel Oliver Henkel,...
RMMV: 568 logistics vehicles for the Bundeswehr
The Bundeswehr has Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) with the delivery of 568 logistics vehicles. The order is for 349 UTF (unprotected transport vehicle)...
Mehler Systems: 200,000th Mobast protective vest for the German Armed Forces
Milestone for Mehler Systems: Mehler Protection handed over the 200,000th MOBAST protective vest system to the German Armed Forces before the end of the...
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