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MILITARYJul 6Canada picks Germany’s TKMS for new submarinesThe German-owned naval shipbuilder made the bid with NATO ally Norway, beating out South Korea's Hanwha Ocean.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYJul 6Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build 12 submarines as it boosts NATO spendingCanada selected Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems on Monday to build 12 submarines, one of its largest military purchases, as it boosts defense spending to meet NATO targets. The…Japan Today
MILITARYJul 6Canada chooses Germany’s TKMS for landmark submarine contractJoint German-Norwegian team wins multibillion-dollar deal as Ottawa pivots away from USFinancial Times
MILITARYJul 6Canada awards Germany major submarine contractCanadian PM Carney said the deal of up to 12 German-built submarines will be the "largest in Canadian history." Germany had pushed hard for the order, which comes as Canada seeks stronger ties with Europe.DW News [en]
MILITARYJul 6Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build 12 submarines as it boosts NATO spending - AP NewsCanada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet as it boosts NATO spending AP NewsAP News
MILITARYJul 6Carney expected to announce Germany TKMS as winner of sub contract : reportsReports indicate that Carney is expected to announce Germany's TKMS as the successful bidder for a submarine contract. This signifies a key development in defense procurement and international military cooperation.niagarafallsreview.ca · Canada
MILITARYJul 6Germany to borrow €800bn for rearmament in historic shiftChancellor Friedrich Merz’s debt-fuelled spending not seen since German reunificationFinancial Times
MILITARYJul 6Germany plans to boost spending on defense, security to one-third of budget by 2030Germany intends to significantly increase its defense and security spending to one-third of its national budget by 2030. This represents a substantial shift in the country's budgetary priorities.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYJul 3Merz hits back at Trump for ridiculing Germany’s defence spending driveGermany ⁠does not have to shy ⁠away from talking up its record on defence spending, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, when asked about US President Donald Trump calling Germany’s past efforts “ridiculous”. The issue of defence spending has loomed large as Nato leaders prepare to gather ‌next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with Trump over Iran and Greenland and show they are stepping up to defend the continent. “Germany is doubling its defence budget within four...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 1Germany woos Trump with plan to make US weapons in EuropeTalks on ‘joint production concepts’ accelerate ahead of Nato summitFinancial Times
MILITARYJun 27Germany could revive conscription by mid - 2027 , senior MP tells AFPA senior MP has indicated that Germany might revive conscription by mid-2027, signaling a potential shift in the country's military policy.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
MILITARYJun 25Why is Germany taking a big stake in a major tankmaker?The German government will buy a 40% stake in tankmaker KNDS. The deal is as much about control in the critical defense sector as it is about the Franco-German relationship.DW News [en]
MILITARYJun 24Germany’s Warship U-Turn Torpedoes the Defense TradeYahoo Finance
MILITARYJun 24Germany news: Pistorius set to scrap warship project — mediaThe defense minister is planning to drop a multi-million-euro project to build F126 frigates, media say. Train services have resumed after a communications glitch overnight. DW has more.DW News [en]
MILITARYJun 23A Claim to Lead, a Hesitation to Act: Germany’s New Military StrategyIn the public perception, it seems like a big deal for Germany to publish a military strategy for the first time. But let me pour a little cold water on that. A form of military strategy has always existed. Where today we have a National Security Strategy paired with a military strategy and Plan for the Armed Forces, the past offered the White Paper, Defence Policy Guidelines, and the Bundeswehr concept, which spelled out the armed forces’ structure in more concrete terms. Yet even the new military strategy, released in late April, reads more as analysis than as a clear The post A Claim War on the Rocks
MILITARYJun 23Germany joins France in KNDS shareholding, paving the way for a stock market listingParis and Berlin have agreed to each hold 40% of the manufacturer of the Caesar howitzer and Leopard 2 tank, in order to 'decide on strategy as equals.' The remaining shares will be sold to investors through a dual listing in Paris and Frankfurt that is expected in the coming days.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYJun 22Germany plans to take 40 % in Leopard tank maker KNDS , joining France as stakeholderGermany plans to acquire a 40% stake in Leopard tank manufacturer KNDS, becoming a joint stakeholder with France. This signifies a major development in European defense industry cooperation and military production.abcnews.com · United States
MILITARYJun 22Defense giant KNDS moves closer to IPO after France-Germany stake dealFrance and Germany agreed on a KNDS framework as Germany seeks a 40% stake ahead of a potential multibillion-euro IPO.CNBC
MILITARYJun 22Germany plans to take 40 % in Leopard tank maker KNDS , joining France as stakeholder – Winnipeg Free PressGermany plans to acquire a 40% stake in KNDS, the manufacturer of Leopard tanks, becoming a joint stakeholder with France. This move signifies a major development in European defense industrial cooperation.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
MILITARYJun 20Germany blurs defence lines with bet on Philippine old US baseGermany is reportedly taking a strategic step in defense by focusing on an old US base in the Philippines, potentially blurring traditional defense boundaries. This move indicates a shift in international military alignment and strategy.channelnewsasia.com · United States
MILITARYJun 18Germany opens hybrid warfare centerGermany has established and opened a new center dedicated to addressing hybrid warfare tactics. This initiative aims to enhance the country's capabilities in responding to complex, multi-domain threats.heraldglobe.com · United States
MILITARYJun 17Germany , Poland sign defence cooperation pact to boost eastern flankGermany and Poland have signed a defense cooperation pact aimed at strengthening the eastern flank. This agreement signifies enhanced military collaboration between the two nations.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYJun 17Germany and Poland to sign a new defense deal as balance of power in Europe shiftsGermany and Poland are set to sign a new defense deal, a move that is expected to reflect and influence the shifting balance of power in Europe. This agreement signifies a notable development in European security cooperation.abcnews.com · United States