Ukraine to build German Lynx infantry vehicles and repair Leopard tanks under new deal
The freshly signed agreement covers high-end defense tech, training programs, and support for Ukrainian-made combat systems.
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Spiegel: Merkel-era Germany trained Russian troops just before Russia’s 2014 Crimea invasion
German officers and Rheinmetall helped develop Russia’s war simulation centers months before Putin seized Crimea.
Germany’s Rheinmetall to supply Skyranger 35 anti-air systems on Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine in EU-funded deal
The short-range air defense turrets will be financed by an EU country using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen jets producer’s stocks jump 5% after Trump’s statements on Ukraine
Markets interpreted Trump's territorial recovery stance as a positive signal for European defense companies.
Rheinmetall to build shell factory in Ukraine after finalizing joint production procedures
German defense giant moves forward with major manufacturing investment as cooperation deepens across multiple defense sectors.
Romania is quietly becoming Europe’s defense powerhouse
Romania is reviving its defense industry with U.S. and German partners, building drone and gunpowder plants in Brașov while expanding production of tanks and vehicles.
Germany begins 100,000-shell annual production line for Ukraine
The Rheinmetall facility signals Western allies' recognition that supporting Ukraine requires dedicated industrial capacity rather than temporary weapons transfers.
Rheinmetall to double production of 155mm shells at new plant in Ukraine
Production of 155mm artillery shells will begin at Rheinmetall's new Ukrainian facility in 2026, with capacity reaching 300,000 rounds annually after a two-year ramp-up period
Ukraine to receive radars for Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 air defense gun system, which also guards Bundeswehr
The aid is a critical reinforcement as Russian missile and drone attacks hit record levels.
Poland buys into Iceye—the satellite firm that spotted Russia’s troops before full-scale invasion
The company gave Ukraine early warning of Moscow’s movements with radar satellites that pierce night and cloud.
German defense giant Rheinmetall secures €70 billion order for 7,000 armored vehicles to equip Bundeswehr amid Russia’s war
CEO Papperger reveals massive industrial surge fueled by Russia's war, promising tens of billions in revenue and thousands of new jobs.
Rheinmetall’s Skynex guns now used to wipe out Russian Shaheds from Ukrainian skies—video shows flawless kills
The non-mobile cannons are now guarding critical infrastructure from daily drone strikes.
Netherlands funds 20 hybrid-powered battlefield vehicles for Ukraine’s wounded soldier rescues
Rheinmetall's Ermine modular ground vehicles equipped with diesel-electric engines will provide Ukrainian forces with both tactical mobility and energy generation capabilities.
Ukrainian workshops forge tomorrow’s weapons with allies while Washington watches from sidelines
As the US Defense Secretary misses Ramstein, Ukraine and its European partners strike a game-changing pact: not just weapons, but weapons factories—on Ukrainian soil.
Germany is building spy satellites to help Ukraine watch Russia without the US
Rheinmetall plans to begin production in late 2026, aiming to give Ukraine battlefield eyes if Washington blinks.
Defense giants unite to boost European missile capabilities amid growing Russia’s threat
As Europe mobilizes an unprecedented €800 billion to rebuild its military capabilities against the Russian threat, defense giants Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have formed a strategic alliance to produce missiles and ammunition.
Europe needs 300,000 troops and € 250 billion annually to protect itself from Russia’s threats
European think tanks warn continent must mobilize 300,000 troops and spend €250 billion yearly on defense if US withdraws support, as Russia increases military production by over 200%.
Germany sends five more Caracal assault vehicles to Ukraine
Rheinmetall has delivered additional Caracals, expanding Ukraine's total fleet to twenty units. Five more vehicles are scheduled for transfer soon.
Blast at Rheinmetall facility in Spain injuries 6 workers
A German-owned arms factory in Murcia, Spain, experienced its second major explosion in two years, leaving multiple workers hospitalized.
Ukraine signs direct contract with Rheinmetall on artillery ammunition supply
The contract, funded by the Ukrainian state budget, will be executed in the first half of 2025.