DefenceTalkThe Israeli military announced on Tuesday it has taken delivery from Germany of a new submarine, the most sophisticated in its fleet. A third of the cost of the new Dolphin 2 class sub was borne by Germany as part of its military aid to the Jewish state. “INS Tanin is the first Israeli Navy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-takes-delivery-of-new-hi-tech-german-submarine-60638/

DefenceTalkThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is meeting this Thursday and Friday to go over ways to offer better protection in Eastern Europe. The military alliance is considering the creation of a rapid reaction force. This summit will probably be called “historic,” top NATO diplomats speculated as they prepared for the two-day meeting in Wales. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-looking-to-step-up-protection-in-eastern-europe-60519/

DefenceTalkGermany will send anti-tank rocket launchers, rifles and hand grenades to support Iraqi Kurds battling ISIS militants fighting for the Islamic State, the defence ministry announced Sunday. The move followed a meeting of ministers led by Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin to discuss what Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen described as an “extremely critical” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-send-anti-tank-weapons-rifles-to-iraqi-kurds-60470/

DefenceTalkGermany’s Economy Ministry has approved plans by defense group Rheinmetall to deliver an armored vehicle assembly plant to Algeria. Rheinmetall’s delivery to Algeria includes a production line to assemble the Fuchs armored vehicle, as well as other parts valued at more than EUR28 million ($37 million). The planned factory, located about 400 km east of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-approves-rheinmetall-armored-vehicle-plant-in-algeria-60439/

DefenceTalkGerman tanks, submarines and weapons are in high demand. They’re exported to Israel despite the war in Gaza, and Kurdish fighters would also welcome a shipment. Yet the defense industry is worried about its future. When trade unions look to politicians for help, they’re generally hoping for backing in the fight against managers planning job […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uncertain-outlook-for-german-arms-industry-60399/

DefenceTalkGerman Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel is raising hackles among conservatives in the coalition government with plans to tighten rules on arms exports, amid tit-for-tat sanctions between the West and Russia. “If you’re not very careful, (selling arms abroad) can very quickly become a deal with death,” Gabriel, who is also vice chancellor, warned recently on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/german-coalition-bickers-over-arms-exports-60339/

DefenceTalkGermany’s defence minister said Tuesday she wants the armed forces to be able to use armed drones under certain conditions. A day before lawmakers debate the controversial issue, Ursula von der Leyen told Wednesday’s edition of the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper that she backed Germany having the option of drones capable of being armed if deployments […]https://www.defencetalk.com/german-defence-minister-backs-use-of-armed-drones-60004/

DefenceTalkAt the ILA Berlin Air Show, MBDA and Lockheed Martin business leaders celebrated 10 years of development cooperation on the MEADSTM program. A definitive $3.4B USD contract was awarded that represented the three partner nations’ commitment to the development of the next-generation air and missile defense (AMD) system. Today, a mature MEADS has successfully completed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-mbda-push-meads-program-at-berlin-show-59676/

DefenceTalkEurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH chose the 2014 ILA Berlin Air Show to unveil details of a major capability enhancement package which secures the Eurofighter Typhoon’s position as the most powerful and reliable swing-role/multi-role combat aircraft currently available. Briefing media and delegates at the German air show, former RAF Pilot Paul Smith, now a ‘Capability Manager’ for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-unveils-major-upgrade-package-59672/

DefenceTalkThe Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) development results will enable Germany to build its future air and missile defense system. This was underscored by Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn Hewson and MBDA Germany Managing Director Thomas Homberg in Berlin today. “The collaboration between Germany, Italy and the United States on the Medium […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-key-for-german-air-defense-backers-say-59435/