German government at odds over armed drones
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkShould the German army be equipped with killer drones? With less than a year to go before a general election, it’s a question that has bitterly divided Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition government, testing NATO’s patience. German armed forces have so far only been allowed to use reconnaissance drones as part of military missions in Mali […]https://www.defencetalk.com/german-government-at-odds-over-armed-drones-76622/
Eurofighter Typhoon Delivers a Further Boost to the UK Economy
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkBAE Systems has been awarded a £1.3bn order to support the production of 38 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for the German Air Force. Work will commence in 2021 at BAE Systems’ sites in Lancashire, maintaining continuity of Typhoon production through to the mid-2020s and sustaining high-value engineering roles in the North of England. These critical jobs […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-typhoon-delivers-a-further-boost-to-the-uk-economy-76554/
Saab Receives Order for Anti-ship Missiles from Germany
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSaab has received an order from its German partner Diehl Defence for the RBS15 anti-ship missile for provision to the German Navy. The order value is approximately 1.7 BSEK with deliveries between 2022 and 2026. This order is part of a framework agreement between Saab and Diehl Defence, which offers the possibility for additional procurement […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-receives-order-for-anti-ship-missiles-from-germany-76329/
Israeli fighter Jets to head to Germany for first joint exercise
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe Israeli Air Force will carry out a joint exercise with the Luftwaffe in Germany for the first time, including a visit to the Dachau concentration camp, the German military said Thursday. The forces will also fly over the Fuerstenfeldbruck airbase to commemorate the 1972 attack on the Summer Olympics in Munich in which 11 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israeli-fighter-jets-to-head-to-germany-for-first-joint-exercise-76169/
First Successful Flight for the German Heron TP UAV
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkIn preparation for its delivery to the German Armed Forces, the German Heron TP UAV has completed its first flight in the skies of the State of Israel. The UAV was modified according to the needs and requirements of the German Ministry of Defense. It is the result of a joint program led by the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-successful-flight-for-the-german-heron-tp-uav-76045/
US Troop Withdrawal a Cause for NATO Concern, German Minister
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkGerman Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has suggested that a threat by Washington last month to pull out some 9,500 troops from the country will not damage ties between the two nations, however, the withdrawal plan will trigger a debate among NATO countries. “If they [the troops] stay in Europe, then this remains a commitment towards […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-troop-withdrawal-a-cause-for-nato-concern-german-minister-75990/
Trump approves cutting 9,500 troops in Germany: Pentagon
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkPresident Donald Trump has approved a plan to slash the US military presence in Germany by 9,500 troops, the Defense Department said Tuesday. Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said the move, which has sparked concerns in Berlin and in the NATO alliance, is to redeploy the troops and will “enhance Russian deterrence, strengthen NATO, (and) reassure […]https://www.defencetalk.com/trump-approves-cutting-9500-troops-in-germany-pentagon-75791/
Pentagon to give Trump options to reduce troops in Germany
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkDefense Secretary Mark Esper will present President Donald Trump with a series of options Monday to withdraw thousands of US troops from Germany, with many moving to eastern Europe, the Pentagon said Saturday. “Secretary Esper met with President Trump on Wednesday to discuss our presence in Europe,” said Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman. “On Monday the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-to-give-trump-options-to-reduce-troops-in-germany-75776/
US to send 600 troops to Germany for war games
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe United States will send 600 soldiers to take part in a training exercise in Germany in the coming weeks, even as Washington considers reducing the number of troops stationed in the country, AFP learnt Thursday. The US defence ministry has informed representatives of the German parliament’s defence committee of the plans to push ahead […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-to-send-600-troops-to-germany-for-war-games-75737/
Germany’s SPD seeks scrapping of US nuclear arms shield
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DefenceTalkLeft-leaning allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling conservatives launched an offensive on Sunday calling for the withdrawal of US nuclear arms in Germany. Two senior figures in the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the junior partner in the government coalition, voiced strong opposition to the weapons. “Nuclear arms on German soil do not strengthen our security, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germanys-spd-seeks-scrapping-of-us-nuclear-arms-shield-75371/