Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM fire units are being reinforced
In order to significantly strengthen Ukraine’s air defence in the coming months and years, the German government is financing additional launchers for the IRIS-T SLM fire units at their disposal for the second time since 2022.
Germany and Ukraine apparently developing a Patriot alternative
In its search for an alternative to the US-made MIM-104 Patriot air defence system, which is currently crucial for Ukraine's defence against ballistic missiles, Ukraine appears to be turning to Germany. A newly developed system could revolutionise Ukraine's air defence in certain areas over the coming years.
Ukraine’s National Guard receives 1,000 METIS interceptor drones from Germany
The German government has contracted the Munich-based start-up TYTAN Technologies to produce and supply more than 1,000 METIS interceptor drones for the National Guard of Ukraine.
QFI delivers first batch of LINZA UAVs to Ukraine
The German-Ukrainian joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries has completed the production of the first batch of LINZA UAVs and is now beginning to deliver them to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The production capacity is now set to be expanded in order to speed up deliveries over the course of the year.
My perspective on the Rheinmetall drama
Following critical comments made by CEO Armin Papperger, which were published in the US magazine The Atlantic, Rheinmetall drew the anger of Ukraine and many of its supporters over the weekend. My perspective following a conversation with Rheinmetall’s Head of Press and Public Relations.
600 Ukrainian soldiers trained on the RCH 155
According to the Bundeswehr, more than 600 Ukrainians have now been trained on the RCH 155 artillery system. A glance at the several weeks of training Ukrainian soldiers have undergone, the known issues, and a possibly previously unannounced deployment in Ukraine.
Ukrainian UAVs to be produced in Germany in the future
Together with the Ukrainian defence company Frontline Robotics, the German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has established the joint venture “Quantum Frontline Industries”, which will produce Ukrainian drones in Germany in the future.
Rheinmetall has completed Skynex deliveries to Ukraine
As Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger announced today during his Capital Markets Day presentation, four Skynex systems are currently in use in Ukraine. This means that all systems financed and pledged by the German government have been delivered to Ukraine.
HENSOLDT expects further TRML-4D orders for Ukraine shortly
By the end of the year, the German defence company HENSOLDT expects further orders for the production of TRML-4D air surveillance and target acquisition radars intended for Ukraine.
Ukraine: Rheinmetall to double 155mm production on site
According to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, the annual production capacity of the 155mm factory in Ukraine is to be doubled. By doing so, the Ukrainian government aims to be even less dependent on supplies from Western partners in the future. However, Rheinmetall is still facing difficulties.
