How Germany, shaken by Ukraine, plans to rebuild its military
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DefenceTalkBerlin: Outdated equipment, woeful bureaucracy, demotivated soldiers: Germany has quite a task ahead to modernize its army, which it has vowed to do in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Three days after the attack began, Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a landmark speech pledged a special budget of 100 billion euros for the military, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/how-germany-shaken-by-ukraine-plans-to-rebuild-its-military-78534/
US Navy EA-18G ‘Growler’ Aircraft Headed to Germany to Support Deterrence Mission
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DefenceTalkSix U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington State are on their way to Europe and are expected to arrive today in Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said. “This is in order to bolster readiness, enhance NATO’s collective defense posture and further increase […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-ea-18g-growler-aircraft-headed-to-germany-to-support-deterrence-mission-78526/
Germany mulling Israeli anti-missile shield purchase
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DefenceTalkGermany is looking at buying an Israeli anti-missile shield system that could also offer protective cover for neighboring EU states, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday. “I can reveal to you that that is certainly among the things that we are discussing, and for good reasons,” Scholz told state television channel ARD. The chancellor’s comments confirmed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-mulling-israeli-anti-missile-shield-purchase-78517/
Germany to buy F-35 fighter jets in military spending spree
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DefenceTalkGermany plans to buy up to 35 US-made F-35 fighter jets and 15 Eurofighter jets, a parliamentary source said Monday, as part of a major push to modernise the armed forces in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The F-35 jets made by Lockheed Martin would help replace Germany’s decades-old Tornado fleet, according to media […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-buy-f-35-fighter-jets-in-military-spending-spree-78395/
Germany to send Soviet-made anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine
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DefenceTalkGermany will increase weapons deliveries to Ukraine following the Russian invasion by sending 2,700 anti-aircraft missiles to the conflict zone, a government source told AFP on Thursday. The government “approved further support for Ukraine”, involving the delivery of STRELA-type anti-aircraft missiles of Soviet manufacture, which were previously used by the army of communist East Germany, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-send-soviet-made-anti-aircraft-missiles-to-ukraine-78247/
‘A new era’: Germany rewrites its defence, foreign policies
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DefenceTalkChancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday announced a major shift in Germany’s foreign and defence policy, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces Europe’s biggest economy to ditch decades of reluctance in raising its military profile. Haunted by its post-war guilt, Germany has always treaded lightly and quietly on the world stage when it comes to conflicts. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/a-new-era-germany-rewrites-its-defence-foreign-policies-78136/
U.S. to Deploy 3,000 Troops to Romania, Poland, Germany
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DefenceTalkThe United States will move approximately 3,000 service members to Romania, Poland and Germany in response to Russia’s continuing build-up of forces on its western border with Ukraine and in Belarus, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today during a news conference. The move demonstrates America’s commitment to the defense of NATO allies, Kirby […]https://www.defencetalk.com/u-s-to-deploy-3000-troops-to-romania-poland-germany-77820/
Israel buys three Dakar submarines from Germany
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DefenceTalkIsrael announced Thursday a deal with Germany to develop and purchase three submarines from German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp for three billion euros ($3.4 billion). “The new submarines will upgrade the capabilities of the Israeli navy, and will contribute to Israel’s security superiority in the region,” Defence Minister Benny Gantz said in a statement. According to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-buys-three-dakar-submarines-from-germany-77715/
Germany approves next phase of European fighter jet
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DefenceTalkGerman lawmakers on Wednesday approved the next phase of a project to build a joint European fighter jet with France and Spain, brushing aside domestic skepticism over the plan. The budget committee in the Bundestag lower house of parliament gave the green light for the project, known as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), to […]
Biden ends US support for Yemen war, freezes Germany troop redeployment
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkPresident Joe Biden will Thursday announce an end to US military support for the Saudi allies’ devastating war in Yemen in a speech meant to show a reinvigorated focus on diplomacy. Two weeks into his presidency, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled together to the State Department in a show of support for the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/biden-ends-us-support-for-yemen-war-freezes-germany-troop-redeployment-76763/