UH-72A Lakota’s pilots support MEDEVAC mission in Germany
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The UH-72A Lakota air crews with 1-376th AVN BN were deployed in Germany supporting real world MEDEVAC missions in Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr military bases. The Lakota air crews with 1-376th AVN BN took over the mission from an active duty Black Hawk unit, Charlie Company, 1st Squadron, 214th Aviation Battalion, so the UH-60 crews could participate in […]
Germany sailors injured in Navy vessel explosion
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Two sailors were injured in an explosion on the F-219 Sachsen frigate of the German Navy on Jun 21. According to Joseph Dempsey the F-219 Sachsen frigate of the German Navy has conducted an SM-2 missile launch during Navy drills, but during the launch, there was a failure and the rockets exploded on the deck of the ship. […]
Canada awards Rheinmetall contract for MASS naval countermeasures system
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The Canadian Navy awarded Rheinmetall a contract potentially worth about CAD20 million (€12 million) for a MASS naval countermeasures system. According to the Rheinmetall, the Canadian Navy plans to expand the MASS countermeasure systems installed on its Halifax-class frigates. Scheduled to run for four years (2018-2022), the project will be carried out in close cooperation between Rheinmetall’s […]
German lawmakers approved a deal for the “lease” of Heron-class drones
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German lawmakers on Wednesday approved a $1-billion deal with Israel for the “lease” of aerial drones built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Anadolu Agency, reported that the statement describes the arrangement as “an expression of the strategic partnership between Germany and Israel”, which “attests to the potential of […]
Airbus Helicopters delivers fifth and final H135 for Bundeswehr training
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Airbus Helicopters has delivered the fifth and final H135 that will be used by the German Armed Forces in Bückeburg to train their pilots. The German Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) is leasing these helicopters – all delivered on time by Airbus – for initial and recurrent pilot training. […]
EUROSATORY 2018: Rheinmetall’s mobile air defence system to make international debut in Parish
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Rheinmetall will be showcasing its comprehensive array of products at Eurosatory exhibition from 11 to 15 June 2018 in Parish. According to the company announce, Rheinmetall also is set to unveil it Oerlikon Skyranger Boxer mobile air defence system at the Eurosatory 2018. “A highly effective wheeled armoured air defence system based on the battle-tested 8×8 Boxer, […]
A unique Strong Europe Tank Challenge military training event kicked off in Germany
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The Strong Europe Tank Challenge kicked off in with the opening ceremony, where the eight participating countries met up and hung out together while climbing in and over, and inspecting each other’s tanks. U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 3 – 8, […]
Eurosatory 2018: WELP Group to showcase its new VPAM 6 helmet for the special forces
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The WELP Group will showcase its new VPAM 6 helmet for the special forces at the Eurosatory 2018 exhibition in Paris. The WELP Group said in a statement that the VPAM 6 combat helmet offers unprecedented bullet resistance according to VPAM HVN 2009 protection class 6. This is equivalent to ballistic protection against calibre 7.62 x […]
Rheinmetall’s Unterluess plant rolls out 100th Puma infantry fighting vehicle
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The 100th Puma infantry fighting vehicle has rolled off the assembly line at the Rheinmetall facility in Unterluess, representatives of the plant said. That was reported by celleheute.de. Puma infantry fighting vehicle is developed, manufactured and controlled by Projekt System & Management (PSM) GmbH, a 50:50 joint venture between Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann. The jubilee […]
Ukrainian T-84 tanks proved their high effectiveness during joint exercises in Germany
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During the practical phase of Combined Resolve X international exercises at the training site near Hohenfels, Bayern, Germany, Ukraine’s T-84 main battle tanks proved their high effectiveness. That was reported by press service of the UkrOboronProm. The airborne company of 79 AABr and the tank platoon of 14 SMBr accomplished a march, having several times engaged in […]