On 22 October, Germany’s regulatory authority, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur, BNetzA), granted final approval for the draft of the proposed hydrogen core network (Wasserstoff-Kernnetz). This network will establish the backbone of a nationwide infrastructure connecting domestic hydrogen production sites and import facilities, including pipelines and ports, with industrial consumers and storage facilities. According to…
The strategic relationship between Germany and the United Kingdom has taken on new following the announcement of the Trinity House Agreement on October 23, 2024. This defense agreement focuses on joint development efforts, particularly creating a combat drone. The collaboration between the two countries could signal a shift in Germany’s defense alignment, as it also…
Sharing of military technology to boost Indo-Pacific security likely to be on agenda amid ‘German reassessment of India’, analysts say. Source
Finnish leaders are pressing Germany to abandon its reservations about weapon deliveries to Ukraine, Euroactiv reports, as President Alexander Stubb prepares for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Despite Ukraine’s appeals, Western countries, including the US and the UK, have restricted Ukraine’s use of their long-range weapons like ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles to prevent…
With German Chancellor Olaf Scholz scheduled to visit Türkiye on October 19, 2024, Germany has greenlit technical discussions with Türkiye for a potential sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. This decision, taken in a confidential meeting by the German Federal Security Council, marks a shift from Berlin, which had previously blocked the sale over concerns…
Germany stepping up its support for Ukraine by sending a significant new military aid package. This includes AIM-9L missiles, 4,361 drones, and other equipment. Source
Tuchel is only the third non-British manager appointed to the position.Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has been named the new head coach of the England national team, the country’s Football Association said in a statement. The German, who is England’s third foreign manager, after Sweden’s Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello of Italy, will be assisted…
European military heavyweights Germany and Poland affirmed Tuesday that they would not be sending troops to Ukraine, after reports that some Western countries may be considering doing so as the war with Russia enters its third year. This comes after French President Emmanuel Macron said that sending in Western ground troops should not be “ruled…
On September 25, the budget committee of the German Bundestag approved the acquisition of new missiles for the Navy and Air Force. These missiles are intended to strengthen the air defense capabilities of frigates, corvettes, and Eurofighter jets. The project aims to equip the Bundeswehr with hundreds of Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B missiles,…
Some weapons earmarked for Kiev have already been sold elsewhere, according to the paper Germany’s ability to maintain a “continuous supply” of weapons to Ukraine is in jeopardy due to budget constraints, according to communications between the Finance Ministry and the Bundeswehr cited by Bild newspaper on Sunday.Finance Minister Christian Lindner reached out to Defense…
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