In February, Airbus confirmed that its A321XLR aircraft has been selected by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) to succeed the Atlantic 2 maritime patrol aircraft currently operated by the French Navy. To this end, a risk-sharing contract lasting twenty-four months has been established.
The Ministry of Armed Forces is set to order new maritime patrol aircraft in 2026 for a budget of €3 billion.
In March, the German Ministry of Defense announced its intention to order four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS as a contingency plan in case of potential setbacks in the MKS 180 program (Mehrzweckkampfschiff 180 or F126 class), for which it had entrusted the project management to the Dutch company Damen in 2020. This initiative is particularly ambitious, aiming to enhance the operational capabilities of the German Navy.
Germany's investment...
In March, the German Ministry of Defense announced its intention to order four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS to address potential shortcomings in the MKS 180 program (Mehrzweckkampfschiff 180 or F126 class), for which it had entrusted project management to the Dutch firm Damen in 2020. This initiative is particularly ambitious, aiming to enhance the capabilities of the German Navy.
Rheinmetall has requested €12 billion to construct six versatile...
In March, the German Ministry of Defense announced its intention to order four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS as a contingency plan in...
In March, the German Ministry of Defense announced its intention to order four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS to address potential shortcomings in...
Ensuring the protection of commercial maritime traffic in the Hormuz Strait while maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports is the primary objective of the...
To maintain its operational commitments, the Royal Navy must have a fleet of nineteen first-rate vessels, including six Type 45 destroyers (Daring class). However,...
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