Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
December 2023 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- Iran says E3, US had better stop pressure on its nuclear program Press TV 29 Dec 2023 -- Iran says France, Germany, Britain and the United States must quit issuing statements and exerting fruitless pressure on Tehran and take the necessary political steps instead.
- Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Closure of Stand News and Media Freedom in Hong Kong US Dept. of State 29 Dec 2023 -- The text of the following statement was signed by the Governments of Australia, Austria, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Joint Statement on the Latest Iranian Nuclear Steps Reported by the IAEA US Dept. of State 28 Dec 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
- Germany's Army General Warns of Equipment Gaps Due to Brigade's Deployment in Lithuania Sputnik 26 Dec 2023 -- The German army may face equipment gaps, and its equipage may drop to 55% from 60% due to the deployment of a German brigade in Lithuania, Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais, the inspector of the German army and the chief of the German Army Headquarters at Strausberg in Brandenburg, said Tuesday.
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 22 Dec 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.
- Another round of consultations with Germany on security commitments to Ukraine was held President of Ukraine 21 Dec 2023
- Winter package for Ukraine - joint press statement by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the Federal Foreign Office Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Dec 2023 -- The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the Federal Foreign Office are contributing 88.5 million euro to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine
- Germany's Rheinmetall To Transfer Tens of Thousands of Shells to Ukraine in 2025 Sputnik 19 Dec 2023 -- The German armed forces (Bundeswehr) has ordered the national arms manufacturer, Rheinmetall, to produce tens of thousands of artillery ammunition for Ukraine by 2025, the company said on Monday.
- North Korea/DPRK: G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Dec 2023 -- "We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms North Korea's December 18 (local time) launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), following four previous ICBM launches this year as well as other launches using ballistic missile technology."
- Signature of the implementation Roadmap of the German Brigade deployment sends a signal to those who threaten the security of Europe Lithuania MND 18 Dec 2023 -- December 18, Vilnius, Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas and Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius signed a Roadmap Action Plan laying out the intents of both countries on the permanent stationing of a German Brigade in Lithuania and further sequence of actions until the Brigade is deployed in full volume and capability.
- The President and the German Defense Minister discussed preparations for the stationing of the brigade in Lithuania President of the Republic of Lithuania 18 Dec 2023 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to discuss preparations for the stationing of a German brigade in Lithuania, strengthening air defense in the region, and support for Ukraine.
- We remain determined that Iran must never develop a nuclear weapon and must reverse its nuclear escalation: E3 at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Dec 2023 -- Joint statement by UK, France and Germany following the Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231.
- Why the UK and Germany back a sustainable ceasefire: article by the Foreign Secretary and the German Foreign Minister UK FCDO 17 Dec 2023 -- In The Sunday Times, Foreign Secretary David Cameron and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock write on paving the way to a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
- Europe Needs 5-8 Years to Compensate Kiev for Missing Assistance From US - German Defense Minister Sputnik 17 Dec 2023 -- Europe is preparing for the fact that it will have to compensate Kiev for the missing assistance from the United States, and under this scenario, it has five to eight years to restore its defense capability, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday.
- German Defense Minister Mulls Resumption of Military Draft Sputnik 16 Dec 2023 -- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Saturday suggested possible reintroduction of compulsory military service in the country, calling its suspension a mistake despite the reasons that existed at the time.
- Federal Ministry of the Interior and Federal Foreign Office on humanitarian assistance for Ukraine in the second winter of the Russian war of aggression Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Dec 2023 -- Joint press release by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community and the Federal Foreign Office on humanitarian assistance for Ukraine in the second winter of the Russian war of aggression.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with German Foreign Minister Baerbock US Dept. of State 15 Dec 2023
- Airbus Helicopters and German Armed Forces sign largest H145M contract Airbus 14 Dec 2023 -- The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for the purchase of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options). This is the largest order ever placed for the H145M and consequently the largest for the HForce weapon management system. The contract also includes seven years of support and services, ensuring optimal entry into service. The German Army will receive fifty-seven helicopters, while the Luftwaffe's special forces will receive five.
- Panther ready to pounce - Rheinmetall signs development contract with Hungary for nextgeneration tank Rheinmetall Defence 14 Dec 2023 -- The Hungarian government has joined forces with Rheinmetall to develop the Panther KF51 through to production maturity. A contract to this effect has now been signed in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.
- Roadmap for deployment of German brigade in Lithuania to be signed at the Ministry of Defence Lithuania MND 14 Dec 2023 -- On 18 December, the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania will host the signing of the Lithuanian-German Action Plan ("Roadmap"), outlining the intentions of both countries regarding the deployment of the German brigade in Lithuania and the subsequent steps for its full deployment.
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 14 Dec 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.
- Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on the Houthis' attacks on international shipping Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Dec 2023
- Lavrov Says Russia Not Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Germany Sputnik 10 Dec 2023 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow was not "breaking off" diplomatic relations with Berlin, pointing to the fact that Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted the credentials of a new German ambassador.
- Baerbock: Germany welcomes Iran's assistance to reduce tensions in the region ISNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minsiter Hossein Amirabdollahian has, in a phone conversation with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock, discussed the latest Palestinian developments as well as bilateral ties.
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 07 Dec 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.
- German enhanced Vigilance Activity Brigade with HQ personnel at Rukla changed over Lithuania MND 07 Dec 2023 -- The 41st Armored Infantry Brigade of the German Bundeswehr assigned to Lithuania as enhanced Vigilance Activity (eVA) Brigade has transferred the mission to the 21st Armored Brigade. Respectively, Commander Brig Gen Christian Nawrat handed over to Commander Col Marco Eggert to ensure continued deterrence and defence.
- Germany - MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes DSCA 07 Dec 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Support for West African states in their fight against terrorism Germany - Federal Government 06 Dec 2023 -- On Wednesday the Federal Cabinet agreed on a training mission for police forces in West African states as part of an EU Mission. The goal of the mission is to help security forces in Benin, Togo, Ghana and the Ivory Coast to combat terrorism. Questions and answers about the deployment.
- Readout of President Biden's Virtual Meeting with G7 Leaders The White House 06 Dec 2023
- G7 Leaders' Statement The White House 06 Dec 2023
- 16th edition of India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group meeting held in New Delhi India PIB 06 Dec 2023 -- The 16th edition of the India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) meeting was conducted from 05-06 Dec 2023 in New Delhi
- Statement by Human Rights Commissioner Luise Amtsberg prior to her visit to Israel, the Palestinian territories and Jordan Germany Federal Foreign Office 05 Dec 2023
- Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland's Meeting with German State Secretary Bagger US Dept. of State 05 Dec 2023
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 01 Dec 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.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock on the situation in the Middle East Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Dec 2023
- Utilising the humanitarian pause - Germany has increased its assistance for people in Gaza Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Dec 2023 -- The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is disastrous. In order to alleviate the suffering, Germany is yet again increasing its humanitarian assistance for people in the Palestinian territories. You can find out more here.
- Iran rejects E3 statement on Fattah-2 missile IRNA 01 Dec 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani termed the statement of France, Germany, and England regarding the Fattah-2 missile as misleading, lacking any legal basis, and having specific political goals and motives.
- Iran dismisses 'misleading' E3 statement on its missile program Press TV 01 Dec 2023 -- Iran has dismissed a "misleading, politically motivated" statement issued by Britain, France, and Germany regarding the unveiling of the Fattah-2 missile.
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