German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Ukraine will receive a sixth IRIS-T air defense system, launchers for Patriot missiles, and Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns in December.
The Federal Association of the German Security and Defense Industry (BDSV) pitched the idea last week while hailing the incoming government’s pledge to continue expanding the defense budget ...
The plans mark a turning point after years of underinvestment and hesitation in German defense ... of IRIS-T air defense systems, Patriot missiles, Gepard anti-aircraft guns, Leopard tanks ...
Rheinmetall has a well-diversified portfolio across geographies and platforms, with 80% of its revenue from its defense business ... for the F-35 with the German Air Force and possibly other ...