Israel says US has approved Arrow 3 sale to Germany

Israel says US has approved Arrow 3 sale to Germany
Israel says US has approved Arrow 3 sale to Germany

Germany is expected to have an initial operational capability by 2025 and be fully operational by 2030.

All domain C2, data sharing key for Talisman Sabre: US 3-star

All domain C2, data sharing key for Talisman Sabre: US 3-star
All domain C2, data sharing key for Talisman Sabre: US 3-star

The new Combined Joint Network Operations Security Center (CJ-NOSC) “gives us the ability [to] collaborate along with our partners, which hasn’t existed before,” US Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of Army I Corps, told Breaking Defense.

Hanwha defeats Rheinmetall for $5-7 billion Aussie infantry fighting vehicle deal

Hanwha defeats Rheinmetall for $5-7 billion Aussie infantry fighting vehicle deal
Hanwha defeats Rheinmetall for $5-7 billion Aussie infantry fighting vehicle deal

The contract award is a major win for Hanwha — but is also much smaller than originally envisioned.

All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise

All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise
All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise

“We’ve just seen an awesome demonstration of firepower here, from different weapons platforms, from different nations. But importantly, all used the same battlefield command and Strategy Center to aim for those targets,” Lt. Gen. Greg Bilton, the Australian Defence Force’s chief of joint operations, said.

NATO won’t offer Ukraine alliance membership timeline, but promises greater interoperability

NATO won’t offer Ukraine alliance membership timeline, but promises greater interoperability
NATO won’t offer Ukraine alliance membership timeline, but promises greater interoperability

While the agreement comes with a number of gifts to Ukraine, including the promise to waive standard requirements for NATO membership in the future, it falls well short of the goal set by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that NATO members lay out a clear path forward for his country to join the alliance. 

Germany approves $769M weapons package for Ukraine, clears huge Boxer deal with Australia

Germany approves $769M weapons package for Ukraine, clears huge Boxer deal with Australia
Germany approves $769M weapons package for Ukraine, clears huge Boxer deal with Australia

“We are proceeding [with additional funding] because we are convinced it is necessary and the only right thing to do is support Ukraine for as long as it takes,” said Boris Pistorius, Germany’s minister of defense.

Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative

Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative
Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative

Switzerland made clear that it will “examine” areas where co-operation can be strengthened, with a plan to specifically address information exchange and training for the US-made Patriot air defense system, of which it ordered five units in June 2021. 

Eurofighter consortium sees up to 200 aircraft sales over next 2 years

Eurofighter consortium sees up to 200 aircraft sales over next 2 years
Eurofighter consortium sees up to 200 aircraft sales over next 2 years

Gaincarlo Mezzanatto, CEO of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium, talked about potential sales to Spain and, after a recent meeting, Poland, among others.

FCAS? SCAF? Tempest? Explaining Europe’s sixth-generation fighter efforts

FCAS? SCAF? Tempest? Explaining Europe’s sixth-generation fighter efforts
FCAS? SCAF? Tempest? Explaining Europe’s sixth-generation fighter efforts

In which the Breaking Defense team attempts to explain the differences between the UK-led FCAS, the Franco-German-Spanish FCAS, the UK-Italian-Japanese GCAP and all the other sixth-generation fighter development efforts in Europe.

Historic German national security strategy sees beyond military

Historic German national security strategy sees beyond military
Historic German national security strategy sees beyond military

Wide-ranging document states bold ambition but lacks details for implementation, analysts say.

Germany starts funding Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system procurement

Germany starts funding Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system procurement
Germany starts funding Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system procurement

Germany is moving ahead with purchasing the Israeli made air defense system, in a major win for contractor IAI.

In Germany, Austin gets update on Abrams program, praises ‘successive miracles’ in equipping Ukrainians

In Germany, Austin gets update on Abrams program, praises ‘successive miracles’ in equipping Ukrainians
In Germany, Austin gets update on Abrams program, praises ‘successive miracles’ in equipping Ukrainians

Some 200 Ukrainians, a mix of veteran tankers and other “well-trained” soldiers, are in their third week of training on the American main battle tank.

Germany buys 18 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks to replace those sent to Ukraine

Germany buys 18 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks to replace those sent to Ukraine
Germany buys 18 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks to replace those sent to Ukraine

The contract includes an option for an addition 105 tanks, in what would reportedly be a $3.2 billion purchase should the government proceed with the whole lot.

At Edge 23, the US Army and international partners break down data-sharing barriers

At Edge 23, the US Army and international partners break down data-sharing barriers
At Edge 23, the US Army and international partners break down data-sharing barriers

During the three week exercise, data sharing started off “slow,” but as the event progressed and formatting was brought in line, “growth was exponential”, said Maj. Donald Irwin with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.