Tag: air defence systems

Germany Unveils New Military Strategy

Boris Pistorius, German Minister of Defence, presents the German military strategy at a press conference on April 22, 2026 in Berlin. The first military strategy describes how Germany will counter threats. The capability profile is the plan that defines the structure and scope of the armed forces for the future | Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Germany has released a new military strategy to counter Russia, focusing on rearmament and stronger forces. The plan highlights air defence, long-range weapons and new technologies to boost readiness.

Dutch Defence Ministry Orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30

Skyranger 30 Air Defence System | Photo: Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has won a high three-digit million-euro contract to supply Skyranger 30 short-range air-defence systems to the Dutch Defence Ministry. Deliveries of the mobile and dismounted systems are scheduled to begin in 2028 and conclude by 2029. The order also includes command-and-control nodes, transport platforms, simulators and logistics support for integration into the Netherlands’ existing air-defence architecture.

Israeli arms exports topped $12.5B in 2022

Israeli defence exports from 2000 to 2022. Click the image to view the complete set of graphics explaining Israel's defence exports | Source: International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT), Israeli Ministry of Defence

Israel’s defence ministry reported that exports to Abraham Accords countries, alone, reached approximately USD 3 billion, amounting to 24 percent of Israeli weapons sales and exports of unmanned systems made up 25 percent of its exports.