Germany says its new brigade in Lithuania will be fully operational by 2027. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said most troops are expected to volunteer, but compulsory assignments may be used to fill specialist roles.
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Poland is demanding a larger role in efforts to end the Ukraine war, arguing that countries closest to Russia face the greatest security risks. Warsaw wants a seat alongside Germany, France and Britain in future talks.
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Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says global rules are needed to ensure humans—not artificial intelligence—make the final decision to use force in war, warning that rapid advances in military AI require clear international limits.
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The European Commission has approved Germany’s plan to acquire a 40 percent stake in KNDS, the maker of Leopard 2 tanks and PzH 2000 howitzers. The company also plans to expand production in Germany and add thousands of jobs.
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Daimler Truck is expanding its defence business under a new global brand and aims to reach €1 billion in annual defence revenues by 2028. The company plans major investments, new jobs and a broader military vehicle portfolio.
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After the collapse of the FCAS fighter programme, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has raised doubts about whether the planned Franco-German tank project will ever materialise.
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Mercedes-Benz has announced a tie-up with drone start-up Tytan Technologies at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin, the centrepiece of which is to be a drone defence system, for which the Stuttgart-based brand is to provide the carrier vehicles.
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Germany’s new armoured brigade in Lithuania has completed its first live-fire exercise, bringing together nearly 3,000 troops and 800 vehicles from eight NATO nations as the alliance strengthens its eastern defences.
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Pro-Palestine activists blocked access to the ILA Berlin Air Show ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit. Police removed protesters after they disrupted the opening of Germany’s major aerospace and defence event.
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German aerospace company ERC System plans to start serial production of its Victor heavy-lift drone in 2028, three years earlier than planned. The hybrid-powered aircraft is aimed at military and civilian users amid rising demand.
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