June 2023 - Germany Special Weapons News

War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 29 Jun 2023 -- This list provides an overview of military assistance provided by the Federal Republic of Germany to Ukraine. It includes deliveries from the Federal Armed Forces, from industry and assistance measures together with partners, which have, inter alia, been financed from Federal Government funds for security capacity building.
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defense of Germany The White House 29 Jun 2023
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to the Pentagon DoD 28 Jun 2023
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius DoD 28 Jun 2023
U.S., German Defense Officials Pledge Continued Support for Ukraine DoD News 28 Jun 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pledged today to continue their close partnership in supporting Ukraine and defending their countries' shared values.
Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Meeting With German Foreign Policy and Security Advisor to the Chancellor Mr. Jens Plötner DoD 27 Jun 2023
Germany Opposes Use of Russian Frozen Assets for Ukraine's Rebuilding Sputnik 26 Jun 2023 -- Germany has opposed plans of the European Union to use the Bank of Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction and called for considering other options due to concerns that the decision could result in legal and financial challenges, the British news outlet reported on Monday, citing sources.
NATO Secretary General visits German and Lithuanian troops in Exercise Griffin Storm NATO 26 Jun 2023 -- Visiting Pabrade, Lithuania, on Monday (26 June 2023), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met German and Lithuanian troops training together in Exercise Griffin Storm. He was joined by President Gitanas Nausėda and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
The German-led brigade will permanently deploy to Lithuania, says Minister A. Anušauskas Lithuania MND 26 Jun 2023 -- Lithuanian and German Defence Ministers have agreed on the deployment of a German-led brigade in Lithuania: approx. 4 thousand troops will be permanently stationed in Lithuania in a while.
The President in Pabradė: Deployment of German brigade units is a defense priority for Lithuania President of the Republic of Lithuania 26 Jun 2023 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda together with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area in Pabradė, where they observed the Lithuanian-German Exercise Griffin Storm.
The President: Germany's contribution to collective defense is invaluable President of the Republic of Lithuania 26 Jun 2023 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda met in Pabradė with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who is visiting the joint Lithuanian-German Exercise Griffin Storm.
The President: Strengthening NATO's eastern flank should be a priority for the whole Alliance President of the Republic of Lithuania 26 Jun 2023 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Vilnius to discuss preparations for the Vilnius NATO Summit to be held in July.
Germany says 'ready' to permanently station 4,000 troops in Lithuania Press TV 26 Jun 2023 -- Germany says it is prepared to station 4,000 troops in Lithuania to strengthen NATO's eastern flank, which borders Russia.
Germany Ready to Deploy Combat-Ready Troops in Lithuania Sputnik 26 Jun 2023 -- Germany is ready to permanently deploy a combat-ready brigade in Lithuania to reinforce NATO's eastern flank, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Monday.
Chinese Premier's visit to Germany, France injects more vigor, dynamism into bilateral cooperation in next stage: FM Global Times 26 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang's official visit to Germany and France last week has achieved fruitful results, and will inject more vigor and dynamism into bilateral cooperation in the next stage, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing on Monday.
Premier Li wraps up visit to Germany, France Global Times 24 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up his visit to Germany and France, his first overseas visit since taking position, and returned to Beijing on Saturday. During his trip, Li stressed that China will continue to open up and improve its business environment, and called on China and Europe to rise above differences, demonstrating the importance China attaches to the European market in an era of heightening geopolitical tensions.
Secretary Blinken's Call with G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the EU US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
PM call with President Biden, President Macron and Chancellor Scholz: 24 June 2023 Gov.UK 24 Jun 2023 -- The Prime Minister, US President Biden, French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz spoke this afternoon to discuss the situation in Russia.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Calls With Defense Ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom DoD 24 Jun 2023
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom The White House 24 Jun 2023
Premier Li emphasizes cooperation potential with France, Germany, as visit stabilizes China-EU relations Global Times 23 Jun 2023 -- As Chinese Premier Li Qiang is to wrap up his first overseas visit to the EU since taking office, experts said on Friday that the trip saw Li repeatedly stress the potential of China-EU cooperation and pledge that China will continue to open up and improve its business environment, demonstrating the importance China attaches to the European market and the intention to dispel misunderstanding and strengthen economic ties with the two major European countries amid the "de-risking" rhetoric.
UK backs Ukraine's fast-track accession to NATO but US and Germany concerned over early membership Press TV 22 Jun 2023 -- British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says London is in favor of offering Ukraine a shorter route to join the NATO military alliance, as the issue has caused divisions among the member states ahead of a summit next month.
War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 21 Jun 2023 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
Ukraine Recovery Conference in London: Real peace needs reconstruction Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Jun 2023 -- Foreign Minister Baerbock and Development Minister Schulze are representing the German Government at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in London. The conference is focusing on mobilising private investment for reconstruction. German companies are on hand at the event as well.
Speech by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the opening of the Ukraine Recovery Conference Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Jun 2023
Foreign Minister Baerbock ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Jun 2023 -- Thousands of Ukrainian schools have been reduced to rubble, hundreds of thousands of homes have been destroyed, Russian bombs have fallen on factories, power plants and railway stations.
Lithuanian, German and NATO Senior officials to observe joint Lithuanian-German military exercise in Pabradė Latvia MOD 21 Jun 2023 -- As part of the bilateral agreement between Lithuania and Germany on the assignment of the German Brigade to Lithuania, a bilateral Lithuanian-German military Exercise Griffin Storm will take place in Lithuania from 21 June to 7 July.
Stability of global supply chain is in the interests of China, Germany: FM Global Times 21 Jun 2023 -- China and Germany have agreed that maintaining the stability of the global supply chain is in the interests of both countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, while briefing the outcomes of the seventh inter-governmental consultation.
Chinese premier calls for more cooperation between China, Germany People's Daily 21 Jun 2023 -- Visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday said China and Germany should work more closely, make more contributions to world peace and development, play the role of stabilizer in the midst of changes, and speed up the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Chinese, German Foreign Ministers Agree to Maintain Contacts on Ukraine Sputnik 20 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, agreed to maintain contacts on the Ukrainian crisis during a phone call, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
NATO Secretary General visits exercise Air Defender in Germany NATO 20 Jun 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met and thanked personnel participating in exercise Air Defender 2023 together with the German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius at Air Base Jagel in northern Germany on Tuesday (20 June 2023).
Failure to cooperate is the biggest risk facing China and Germany: Chinese Premier Global Times 20 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang stressed that the biggest risk facing China and Germany is a failure to cooperate, and the biggest security threat is failure to develop. Li made the remarks in a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday.
Statement by Minister of State Katja Keul at the High Level Pledging Conference on Sudan Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Jun 2023
Secretary General praises Germany's contributions to NATO NATO 19 Jun 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Monday (19 June 2023), in order to prepare for the Alliance's upcoming Vilnius Summit.
Chinese premier's Germany visit to cement friendship and push for new devt in ties Global Times 19 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Berlin, capital of Germany, on Sunday local time for an official visit, a trip that he believes will cement the two countries' traditional friendship and push for new development in bilateral ties.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question from the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin programme, June 18, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jun 2023
Lavrov: Germany's Decision to Recognize Russia as Major Threat Goes Against Logic Sputnik 18 Jun 2023 -- Germany's new national security strategy, which names Moscow as the main threat to the country, contradicts Berlin's logic and interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday.
Premier Li kicks off trip to Germany, France; China, Europe 'need each other for multipolar world order' Global Times 18 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang kicked off on Sunday his five-day trip to Germany and France, two major European powers and leading members of the EU. On the same day, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing for a visit that was long-expected by the US side.
Chinese premier calls for new development in China-Germany ties People's Daily 19 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived here on Sunday for an official visit to Germany, where he will also hold the seventh China-Germany inter-governmental consultation.
Premier Li to visit Germany, France in first overseas trip Global Times 15 Jun 2023 -- At the invitation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the French government, Chinese Premier Li Qiang will pay an official visit to Germany and hold the seventh China-Germany inter-governmental consultation, and pay an official visit to France and attend the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact from June 18 to 23, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced on Thursday.
National Security Strategy adopted by the German Federal Cabinet Germany Federal Foreign Office 14 Jun 2023 -- Robust. Resilient. Sustainable. The Federal Government has approved the German National Security Strategy today.
Berlin unveils 1st natl security strategy; tries to 'preserve autonomy' Global Times 14 Jun 2023 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday unveiled the country's first-ever comprehensive national security strategy seeking to provide an overview of the country's foreign policy and ensure a cohesive cross-ministry approach to security, as well as to prevent Berlin from being wrong-footed by geopolitical events
Germany Unveils First-Ever National Security Strategy Sputnik 14 Jun 2023 -- Germany unveiled on Wednesday its new National Security Strategy that designates Russia as "the biggest threat" to peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic region, after the US authorities identified Russia as an "acute threat" in their National Defense Strategy in October 2022.
Iran's deputy FM holds talks with E3 counterparts in UAE IRNA 13 Jun 2023 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani has met and held talks with his British, French and German counterparts in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Iran's chief negotiator holds talks with E3 counterparts in UAE Press TV 13 Jun 2023 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani has met and conferred with diplomats from the three European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Weimar Triangle - "Our strength lies in unity" Germany - Federal Government 12 Jun 2023 -- Putin has to realise at long last that his plan has failed and he must stop the war in Ukraine immediately: this is what Federal Chancellor Scholz called for at his meeting with the French and Polish Presidents in the context of the Weimar Triangle format in Paris. He added that Russia's President had underestimated the unity of the West.
Ukraine Urges Germany to Spare 'Many More' Leopard Tanks After Military Setback Sputnik 12 Jun 2023 -- Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrii Melnyk says Germany has the capacity to triple the number of Leopard 2 main battle tanks supplied to Kiev.
Germany hosts biggest ever air exercise of NATO forces NATO 12 Jun 2023 -- Allied air forces began the largest deployment exercise in NATO's history on Monday (12 June 2023). Twenty-five nations are taking part in the two-week long "Air Defender" exercise, with around 10,000 personnel and 250 aircraft.
Berlin to Face Production Cuts If Russian Gas Stops Flowing Via Ukraine - Economy Minister Sputnik 12 Jun 2023 -- Germany will have to reduce or curtail its industrial production if Russia and Ukraine fail to extend the deal on transit of gas that is due to expire in 2024, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Monday.
The President: Germany's role and support for the future of Ukraine in NATO is crucial President of the Republic of Lithuania 09 Jun 2023 -- On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with Bärbel Bas, the President of the German Bundestag. The meeting focused on Russia's war in Ukraine, the security situation in the region, preparations for the NATO Summit in Vilnius, and bilateral defense cooperation.
Slovak and German Ministries of Defence sign gift agreement for MANTIS air defence systems Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic 08 Jun 2023 -- During their meeting at the SVK Ministry of Defence (MOD) today, the Slovak National Director for Defence Capabilities, Dalibor Pavolka, and his German counterpart, Thomas Frankenberger, have signed a gift agreement under which the Federal Republic of Germany will donate two MANTIS very short range air defence (VSHORAD) systems to Slovakia to bolster the country's air defences on its eastern border with Ukraine, which is otherwise protected by national and Allied GBAD capabilities.
Norway Orders Nearly 300 Military Trucks From Germany's Rheinmetall Sputnik 08 Jun 2023 -- The massive procurement comes as Norway is ramping up its defense expenditure. The country's chief of defense, Eirik Kristoffersen, recently asked to increase the annual military allocations by $730 million, citing "an increased probability of a conflict involving Norway."
Statement by the Friends of Sudan Group Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 Jun 2023 -- France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing violence and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan, including reports about violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, as well as about widespread looting of humanitarian supplies.
Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency UK FCDO 07 Jun 2023 -- UK, France and Germany (E3) statement to the IAEA about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement.
Iran urges E3 to end 'provocative, unconstructive' approach IRNA 07 Jun 2023 -- Iran's permanent representative at the United Nations office in Vienna has urged the European governments to refrain from "provocative and unconstructive attitudes" and instead work with the Islamic Republic to resolve the "shared concerns."
Europe should avoid 'provocative, unconstructive' approach to JCPOA revival: Iran envoy Press TV 07 Jun 2023 -- Iran's permanent representative at the United Nations office in Vienna has urged the European governments to avoid "provocative and unconstructive attitudes" towards the Islamic Republic's peaceful nuclear program and work towards the resolution of disputes.
War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 06 Jun 2023 -- This list provides an overview of military assistance provided by the Federal Republic of Germany to Ukraine. It includes deliveries from the Federal Armed Forces, from industry and assistance measures together with partners, which have, inter alia, been financed from Federal Government funds for security capacity building.
E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA - June 2023 UK FCDO 06 Jun 2023 -- France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
Raksha Mantri & Defence Minister of Germany hold talks to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, particularly industrial partnership India PIB 06 Jun 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with German Federal Minister of Defence Mr Boris Pistorius in New Delhi on June 06, 2023. Both Ministers reviewed the ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities and explored ways to enhance the collaboration, particularly defence industrial partnership.
Slovak Army takes delivery of its third Leopard 2A4 MBT from Germany Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic 02 Jun 2023 -- In accordance with the agreed delivery schedule, 14 Tank Battalion Trebišov has been strengthened by a third Leopard 2A4 main battle tank as a gift from Germany for Slovakia's transfer of 30 BVP-1 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
Germany to Send Warships to Indo-Pacific in 2024 Amid Standoff With China Sputnik 04 Jun 2023 -- Germany will send two warships to the Indo-Pacific in 2024, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Sunday, citing the need to uphold "rules-based international order."
Declaration of the 20th Council of the Baltic Sea States Ministerial Session in Wismar, Germany Germany Federal Foreign Office 02 Jun 2023 -- The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - consisting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland and Sweden, and the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy - met for its 20th Session in Wismar on 2 June 2023 at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany.
Scholz attended the EPC Summit in Chișinău - "We are sending a powerful signal against Russian imperialism" Germany - Federal Government 01 Jun 2023 -- At the end of the European Political Community Summit, Scholz reiterated that despite certain disputes between individual countries, everyone present was united in the view "that the Russian attack on Ukraine is an attack on European peace and security".
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Olaf Scholz in the framework of the European Political Community Summit President of Ukraine 01 Jun 2023
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 01 Jun 2023
Speech by Foregn Minister Annalena Baerbock at the Opening of the 20th Council of the Baltic Sea States Ministerial Session in Wismar, Germany Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Jun 2023
Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock upon her departure for the meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in Wismar Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Jun 2023

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June 2023 - Germany Special Weapons News