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German-Dutch Corps Sets Up NATO Baltic HQ

DPA — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:38:10 +0000

Germany and the Netherlands have taken command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia, opening a new corps headquarters that can command an international force of around 50,000. The move aims to improve defence and coordination in the Baltic region.

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TKMS Keeps 2029 MEKO Frigate Delivery Target

DPA — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:56:32 +0000

German shipbuilder TKMS says it remains on track to deliver the first MEKO A-200 DEU frigate in 2029 after Germany cancelled the delayed and over-budget F126 programme, while reaffirming plans to buy eight new warships.

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Germany, France, UK Warn Over Taiwan Tensions

DPA — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:56:19 +0000

Germany, France and the UK have voiced concern over China's recent coastguard activities near Taiwan, warning they threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation. The U.S. also urged Beijing to reduce pressure on Taiwan.

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Germany May Mandate Lithuania Brigade Duty

DPA — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:25:38 +0000

Germany says its new brigade in Lithuania will be fully operational by 2027. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said most troops are expected to volunteer, but compulsory assignments may be used to fill specialist roles.

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Poland Demands Seat as EU Split on Ukraine War Talks

DPA — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:16:46 +0000

Poland is demanding a larger role in efforts to end the Ukraine war, arguing that countries closest to Russia face the greatest security risks. Warsaw wants a seat alongside Germany, France and Britain in future talks.

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Rheinmetall CEO Urges Human Control of AI Weapons

DPA — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:16:42 +0000

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says global rules are needed to ensure humans—not artificial intelligence—make the final decision to use force in war, warning that rapid advances in military AI require clear international limits.

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EU Clears 40% German Stake in KNDS Arms Group

DPA — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:09:09 +0000

The European Commission has approved Germany's plan to acquire a 40 percent stake in KNDS, the maker of Leopard 2 tanks and PzH 2000 howitzers. The company also plans to expand production in Germany and add thousands of jobs.

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Daimler Truck Targets €1B Defence Sales

DPA — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:58:32 +0000

Daimler Truck is expanding its defence business under a new global brand and aims to reach €1 billion in annual defence revenues by 2028. The company plans major investments, new jobs and a broader military vehicle portfolio.

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Rheinmetall CEO Doubts Franco-German Tank | Two-Nation MGCS Tank Uncertain Shortly After FCAS Break-Up

DPA — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:46:13 +0000

After the collapse of the FCAS fighter programme, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has raised doubts about whether the planned Franco-German tank project will ever materialise.

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Mercedes-Benz Eyes Defence Vehicle Growth

DPA — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:10 +0000

Mercedes-Benz has announced a tie-up with drone start-up Tytan Technologies at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin, the centrepiece of which is to be a drone defence system, for which the Stuttgart-based brand is to provide the carrier vehicles.

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