Germany to send more weapons to Ukraine, but not tanks
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DefenceTalkBerlin will provide Ukraine more armored vehicles and rocket launch systems but not the battle tanks sought by Kyiv for its counter-offensive against Russia, Germany’s defence minister said Thursday. Germany will supply two Mars II multiple-rocket launch systems, 200 missiles and 50 armored “Dingo” troop carriers, Christine Lambrecht said. Soviet-made BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-send-more-weapons-to-ukraine-but-not-tanks-79415/
Germany seeks Swiss nuclear waste talks after storage decision
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DefenceTalkGermany will seek talks with Switzerland on nuclear waste storage, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Monday, as Berlin warned that a Swiss facility close to the border would “heavily burden” communities on the other side. Germany would have to discuss the decision “through the usual channels with all those responsible in the Swiss government”, Scholz said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-seeks-swiss-nuclear-waste-talks-after-storage-decision-79391/
Germany puts two nuclear plants on standby in energy U-turn
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DefenceTalkGermany said Monday it would keep two nuclear plants on standby beyond the end of the year in a policy U-turn, as the shut-off of Russian gas supplies sends Europe scrambling for energy sources. Following a new network stress test, two of the three remaining power plants would “remain available until mid-April 2023 in case […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-puts-two-nuclear-plants-on-standby-in-energy-u-turn-79341/
More German troops begin arriving in Lithuania
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DefenceTalkAround a hundred German soldiers arrived in Lithuania on Sunday, after Germany pledged to bolster its presence on NATO’s eastern flank following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The troops drove off the ferry in the port city of Klaipeda. They were to make up the command unit of a new brigade, a group usually made up […]https://www.defencetalk.com/more-german-troops-begin-arriving-in-lithuania-79320/
German fighter jets to make debut in Indo-Pacific
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DefenceTalkThirteen German military aircraft were on their way to Australia on Tuesday as Germany looks to strengthen its presence in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing tensions with China. The six Eurofighters and seven military transport aircraft were due to land in Singapore on Tuesday before travelling on to Australia under the mission dubbed Rapid Pacific […]https://www.defencetalk.com/german-fighter-jets-to-make-debut-in-indo-pacific-79200/
Russian gas threat revives German nuclear power debate
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DefenceTalkGermany should extend the lifetime of its nuclear plants to avoid an “extreme scenario” in which a Russian gas stop could wipe 12 percent off the economy, a government advisor said Thursday. Prolonging the operational lifetime of Germany’s remaining reactors could “create some breathing space”, Veronika Grimm, a member of the government’s council of economic […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-gas-threat-revives-german-nuclear-power-debate-79019/
Germany to deliver air defence system to Ukraine: Scholz
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DefenceTalkGermany will deliver to Ukraine an air defence system capable of shielding a “large city from Russian air raids”, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday, rejecting accusations that his government was slow to arm Kyiv. Berlin will be “sending more weapons” to Ukraine, Scholz told parliament. “The government has decided that we will send the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-deliver-air-defence-system-to-ukraine-scholz-78853/
Germany agrees $107 bn fund to modernize military in face of Russia threat
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DefenceTalkGermany’s government and conservative opposition have agreed a deal that will release 100 billion euros ($107 billion) to modernize the army in the face of the Russian threat. An agreement was reached late Sunday to create a special fund for military procurement that will also allow Berlin to achieve NATO’s target of spending two percent […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-agrees-107-bn-fund-to-modernize-military-in-face-of-russia-threat-78844/
Germany to send self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine
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DefenceTalkGermany will send seven self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, the defence ministry said Friday, ramping up deliveries of heavy weapons to help Kyiv battle Russia’s invasion. The Panzerhaubitze 2000s (armored howitzer 2000) are from the Bundeswehr’s maintenance stock and not from the pool currently in use by the army. They come on top of another five […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-send-self-propelled-howitzers-to-ukraine-78773/
Germany to get weaponised drones for the first time
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DefenceTalkGermany will get weaponized drones for the first time after years of debate, parliamentary sources told AFP Wednesday, as the EU giant, shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, moves to ramp up its defence capabilities. Germany’s armed forces have until now only been allowed to deploy unarmed drones for reconnaissance purposes, leaving other allies to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-get-weaponised-drones-for-the-first-time-78634/