DefenceTalkDiehl Defence signed an exclusive teaming agreement with the US company Orbital ATK on marketing and manufacturing the Advanced Anti-Radar Guided Missile (AARGM) in Germany. AARGM is the most advanced anti-radar missile available. It is based on tactically significant improvements to the High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM). AARGM provides the legacy HARMs with a new […]https://www.defencetalk.com/diehl-and-orbital-atk-cooperate-on-aargm-in-germany-63443/

DefenceTalkGerman Vice Chancellor and Economics Minister Sigmar Gabriel is facing an awkward trip. From Saturday, he will be on a four-day journey through Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar – all countries where Germany has significant business interests. Representatives from 140 German companies will be accompanying him. Less exhilarating, however, is the fact […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-floods-middle-east-with-weapons-63423/

DefenceTalkThe German government has said it will not fulfill a request from its NATO ally and European Union partner Lithuania for the delivery of so-called Boxer tanks, a media report said on Sunday, citing the German Defense Ministry. “A delivery of armored transport vehicles from the German army or the resale of vehicles that are […]https://www.defencetalk.com/german-government-says-no-tanks-for-lithuania-report-63263/

DefenceTalkGerman defence technology and automotive parts specialist Rheinmetall said Thursday that underlying profit was down last year, due to a government decision to veto a key contract with Russia. Rheinmetall said in a statement that underlying or operating profit declined to 160 million euros ($183 million) in 2014 from 213 million euros a year earlier. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rheinmetall-says-operating-profit-down-in-2014-63254/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Air Force deployed 12 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and approximately 300 Airmen as part of a theater security package to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve this week. The aircraft and Airmen, from the 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., and are set to be […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-air-force-theater-security-package-deploys-to-europe-62912/

DefenceTalkAfter a few weeks of uncertainty, Berlin has approved the delivery of military equipment to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt. Opposition politicians have accused the ruling coalition of putting profit before human rights. Germany’s Federal Security Council approved the export of shooting simulation systems, target display devices and border security technology to Saudi Arabia on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-approves-weapons-exports-to-saudi-arabia-62632/

DefenceTalkThe German government on Monday refused to confirm or deny a newspaper report that it had stopped all arms exports to Saudi Arabia, in the wake of controversy over the Arab state’s ongoing human rights abuses. The Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday that the German Security Council – a secret committee chaired by […]https://www.defencetalk.com/confusion-over-german-arms-exports-to-saudi-arabia-62250/

DefenceTalkGermany has decided to stop arms exports to Saudi Arabia because of “instability in the region,” German daily Bild reported on Sunday. Weapons orders from Saudi Arabia have either been “rejected, pure and simple,” or deferred for further consideration, the newspaper said, adding that the information has not been officially confirmed. The decision was taken […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-halts-arms-exports-to-saudi-arabia-report-62162/

DefenceTalkNATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged Germany on a visit to Berlin Wednesday to mirror its leadership role in Europe as the bloc’s biggest economy in its defense spending. Describing Germany as a “staunch and important” NATO ally, Stoltenberg stressed the need for members of the US-led alliance to bump up investment amid challenges such as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-chief-urges-germany-to-lead-way-on-defense-spending-61927/

DefenceTalkThe Department of Defense announced today the consolidation of some U.S. infrastructure in Europe, including the return of 15 sites to their host nations. These actions, taken as part of the European Infrastructure Consolidation (EIC) process, will save the U.S. government approximately $500 million annually. The DoD also announced the first F-35 basing in Europe […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dod-announces-european-infrastructure-consolidation-actions-and-f-35-basing-in-europe-61812/