German military aid to Ukraine — Week 5 / 2024
With the latest update, the German government made public that it had delivered a large batch of light armoured vehicles, important air defence ammunition and more to Ukraine.
Rheinmetall delivers the second Skynex system to Ukraine in March
A Rheinmetall official has announced that Rheinmetall will deliver the second Skynex air defence system to Ukraine in March 2024. It was ordered by the German government back in 2022.
Quantum-Systems begins supplying 100 Trinity drones to Ukraine
The German drone manufacturer Quantum-Systems is donating 100 Trinity mapping UAVs to Ukraine out of its own pocket.
Rheinmetall: New ammunition factory & framework contract for artillery ammunition in planning
According to media reports, Rheinmetall will not only build a new factory for artillery ammunition, but also conclude a large new framework contract for artillery ammunition.
German military aid to Ukraine — Week 3 / 2024
Drones, light armoured and logistical vehicles, ammunition and more. The German government has announced the latest deliveries to Ukraine on its website.
Production, integration, and refurbishment of Taurus KEPD 350 could begin shortly
Taurus KEPD-350 is and remains a recurring topic. The manufacturer MBDA Deutschland has now announced that the production, integration, and refurbishment of these cruise missiles for Ukraine could begin at any time.
German military aid to Ukraine — Week 1 / 2024
With the latest update, the German government made public that they have delivered a lot of air defence, infantry fighting vehicles, ammunition, engineering vehicles and more in the past weeks to Ukraine.
Mercedes-Benz delivers 41 Arocs trucks to Ukraine
Hundreds of Mercedes-Benz Zetros are already in use in Ukraine. The company has now confirmed to me that it will be supplying 41 Arocs trucks on behalf of the German government.
Skynex in Ukraine — The Story
There are many legends and myths surrounding Rheinmetall's Skynex air defence system, which have been fuelled in particular by announcements made by Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger and have flared up again and again since then. But what is it all about? The story of Skynex in Ukraine.
Bundeswehr re-procures 100,000 DM51A3 hand grenades after delivery to Ukraine in 2022
After Germany provided Ukraine with 100,000 DM51A2 hand grenades to support the fight against the Russian army in 2022, the Bundeswehr is now buying identical quantities of the newer version to replenish its own stocks.