Tag: Defense industry
New attacks with kamikaze drones – Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to unite
Ukrainian military vehicle A new wave of drone attacks has hit several cities in Ukraine. (Photo: Reuters) Kyiv, Moscow In an unusually apolitical video message, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed…
Lambrecht ignored the concerns of the Court of Auditors
Puma infantry fighting vehicle The lack of technical maturity does not justify any subsequent procurement of the system, argued the Federal Court of Auditors. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Federal Ministry…
Ukrainians now surprise Russia with “shadow drones”
Berlin The procedure is actually very simple: a group of drones flies at different heights at night, only one with a light. This one draws attention and is shot at…
German arms exports for more than eight billion euros in 2022
Howitzer 2000 The export of 14 Panzerhaubitzen 2000 was approved. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government approved arms exports for at least 8.35 billion euros this year. That is already…
German arms exports for more than eight billion euros in 2022
German arms exports Only last year did the federal government export more armaments. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government approved arms exports for at least 8.35 billion euros this year.…
The “Zvook” Project – How a small Ukrainian start-up detects Russian missiles in the sky
Russian rocket attack Four hours after the first Zvook facility went live, it spotted the first Russian missile. (Photo: IMAGO/ITAR-TASS) Berlin Almost every day, Russia fires on Ukrainian territory. To…
US Congress passes Ukraine aid budget just ahead of deadline
The US Congress passed the budget for the current fiscal year, approving a record amount for defense and further military aid to Ukraine. On Friday, the House of Representatives, still…
Putin criticizes the Patriot delivery as a “prolongation of the conflict” – and indicates a willingness to negotiate
Valdimir Putin The US Patriot systems are outdated equipment that Russia will fight with modern weapons, Putin said. (Photo: via REUTERS) Kyiv, Moscow Volodymyr Zelensky expressed satisfaction with the results…
The gap between Germany and Eastern Europe is growing – that is an alarm signal
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” said the Greek historian Thucydides. The situation is similar with the balance of the German reaction to the “turning point”, almost ten…
Putin criticizes the Patriot delivery as a “prolongation of the conflict” – and indicates a willingness to negotiate
Valdimir Putin The US Patriot systems are outdated equipment that Russia will fight with modern weapons, Putin said. (Photo: via REUTERS) Kyiv, Moscow Volodymyr Zelensky expressed satisfaction with the results…
Joe Biden’s word of honor could be overtaken by reality
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden Biden pledged support for Ukraine as long as the war lasts. (Photo: AP) Berlin, Washington The President of Ukraine showed fighting…
Joe Biden’s word of honor could be overtaken by reality
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden Biden pledged support for Ukraine as long as the war lasts. (Photo: AP) Berlin, Washington The President of Ukraine showed fighting…
The US is Ukraine’s strongest partner – but Biden faces many hurdles
President of Ukraine in Washington With Joe Biden, Volodimir Selenski has a strong partner at his side. (Photo: dpa) When US President Joe Biden received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on…
The US is Ukraine’s strongest partner – but Biden faces many hurdles
President of Ukraine in Washington With Joe Biden, Volodimir Selenski has a strong partner at his side. (Photo: dpa) When US President Joe Biden received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on…
Putin is increasingly slipping away from the war in Ukraine
Address to the generals Russian President Vladimir Putin (middle) with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (left) and Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov (right) speaks to the assembled officers. (Photo: via REUTERS)…
EPP leader Weber calls Selenski’s US visit a “wake-up call” and calls for tank deliveries to Ukraine
Brussels In view of the trip to Washington by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the head of the European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, called on Europeans to have a “winter…
Zelenski plans to meet with Biden in Washington on Wednesday
Washington Speculations about a possible visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have increased in the US capital Washington. Several US media reported on Tuesday evening (local time) that he wanted…
Manufacturers want to repair the defective Puma armored personnel carriers by the end of the year
Puma infantry fighting vehicle There are always defects on the military vehicle. Now, in one exercise, 18 copies failed in quick succession. (Photo: imago images/Sven Eckelkamp) Dusseldorf, Berlin The armaments…
The chancellor is a step closer to breaking his word
Olaf Scholz visiting a Bundeswehr exercise in October With 50-year-old equipment, the Bundeswehr is trying to save what cannot be saved. Because the new Puma infantry fighting vehicle is still…