Tag: Weapons & accessories
Ukraine demands tanks from Scholz before Kyiv trip
Berlin Ahead of the soon-expected visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi to Kyiv, Ukraine is pushing for large-scale arms deliveries.…
Selenski asks for modern air defense
Kyiv, Moscow Ukraine is urging additional and faster arms shipments from the west amid heavy fighting in the east of the country. After Russian rocket attacks on Monday night, President…
US Senate agrees to improve protections against gun violence
Gun violence protests in Orlando On Saturday, numerous people demonstrated in several cities in the United States for stricter gun laws. (Photo: dpa) Washington Almost three weeks after the massacre…
Armament company is building massive staff
Rheinmetall headquarters in Düsseldorf Rheinmetall is looking for IT specialists at all of its locations. Applicants can expect high pay. (Photo: IMAGO/Norbert Schmidt) Dusseldorf Germany’s largest armaments company, Rheinmetall, wants…
Armament company is building massive staff
Rheinmetall headquarters in Düsseldorf Rheinmetall is looking for IT specialists at all of its locations. Applicants can expect high pay. (Photo: IMAGO/Norbert Schmidt) Dusseldorf Germany’s largest armaments company, Rheinmetall, wants…
“It’s time to act” – Biden calls for ban on assault rifles and tougher gun laws
Joe Biden The US President wants to hold gun manufacturers liable. (Photo: Reuters) Washington After a series of deadly gun attacks, US President Joe Biden has called for tighter gun…
“We are ready for acquisitions”
Leopard main battle tank from Rheinmetall As part of a ring exchange, Rheinmetall is supplying tanks of this type to the Czech Republic. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The head of the…
Rheinmetall submits offer for Leonardo division Oto Melara
Leonardo’s tank Rheinmetall apparently wants to acquire up to 49 percent of a division of the Italians. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The armaments group Rheinmetall wants to expand its business in…
“We are ready for acquisitions”
Rheinmetall headquarters in Düsseldorf The military business is becoming more important for the group again. (Photo: IMAGO/Kirchner Media) Berlin The head of the armaments group Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, expects a…
German-Greek ring exchange: Ukraine receives new tanks
Marder armored personnel carrier The tanks could now be delivered to Greece. (Photo: dpa) Brussels As compensation for the delivery of Soviet-made weapons to the Ukraine, Greece is to receive…
Trump at the NRA: “Arm the teachers!”
Trump during his speech to the gun lobby As if the tragedy surrounding the dead students hadn’t happened. (Photo: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire) new York Donald Trump strides onto the stage of…
Republicans oppose tougher gun laws
new York Even after the recent massacre in Texas, calls for stricter gun controls have come to nothing for most Republicans. Former US President Donald Trump, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott…
Republicans oppose tougher gun laws
new York Even after the recent massacre in Texas, calls for stricter gun controls have come to nothing for most Republicans. Former US President Donald Trump, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott…
“Government is looking for excuses” – Scholz is criticized for handling arms deliveries
Berlin In view of the ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) is again confronted with demands to deliver more and faster weapons to the country attacked by…
“We must stand up against the gun lobby!”
new York Steve Kerr, head coach of the famous Warriors from San Francisco, didn’t want to talk about basketball anymore: “When are we finally going to do something?” he asks…
Shooter kills 18 children at US elementary school – Kamala Harris: “Enough is enough”
elementary school An apparently 18-year-old opened fire in the elementary school. (Photo: Bloomberg) Uvalde, Washington A shooting spree at a Texas elementary school has killed 19 children and at least…
Shooter kills 18 children at US elementary school – Kamala Harris: “Enough is enough”
elementary school An apparently 18-year-old opened fire in the elementary school. (Photo: Bloomberg) Uvalde/Washington A shooting spree at a Texas elementary school has killed 18 children and three adults. Texas…
Gunman kills 14 children in US elementary school attack
Uvalde Fire broke out at the local elementary school on Tuesday. (Photo: AP) Uvalde/Washington 14 children and a teacher have been killed in a Texas elementary school shooting. Texas Gov.…
Ukraine is scheduled to receive the first delivery in July
anti-aircraft tank “Gepard” The tank can fire up to 1100 rounds per minute. (Photo: IMAGO/Sven Eckelkamp) Berlin Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Resnikov made it exciting: He had just had a…
Delivery to the Czech Republic is scheduled for the end of 2022
Leopard 2 tanks during an exercise In return, the Czech Republic will sell Soviet-type T-72 main battle tanks to Ukraine. (Photo: imago/StockTrek Images) Berlin The federal government has agreed the…