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February 2024 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- Deputy Secretary Campbell's Call with German State Secretary Bagger US Dept. of State 29 Feb 2024
- German warship opens fire on US Reaper drone: Reports Press TV 28 Feb 2024 -- A German warship partaking in a European anti-Yemen coalition in the Red Sea has mistakenly opened fire on an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, reports say.
- Scholz Reiterates That German Soldiers Will Not Be Sent to Ukraine Sputnik 28 Feb 2024 -- NATO will not become a party to the conflict in Ukraine, and German military personnel will not be sent to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday.
- Defence Secretary interacts with German Defence Industry India PIB 28 Feb 2024 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane interacted with the Federal Association of the German Security and Defence Industry (BDSV) at Berlin on 28 Feb, 2024
- Defence Secretary co-chairs India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting in Berlin India PIB 28 Feb 2024 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) meeting in Berlin on 27 Feb 2024 with the State Secretary, German Ministry of Defence Mr Benedikt Zimmer
- Germany - High-Frequency, Very-High Frequency, and Ultra-High Frequency Radios DSCA 27 Feb 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of High-Frequency, Very-High Frequency, and Ultra-High Frequency Radios and related equipment for an estimated cost of $281 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Defence alliance and community built on shared values Germany - Federal Government 27 Feb 2024 -- NATO's strength comes from its cohesion. It has guaranteed Europe's security for more than 70 years and will continue to be vital to security in the future. What does NATO stand for? And how does the Federal Government contribute to the North Atlantic Alliance? A summary.
- The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 26 Feb 2024 -- 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.
- Pistorius at the MSCMunich Security Conference 24: "Stand up for what we believe in" Germany - Federal Government 26 Feb 2024 -- Speech given by Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius at the Munich Security Conference panel "Connecting Hemispheres: Aligning Strategic Priorities in a Multi-Crisis Era"on 17February 2024.
- German Frigate Joins EU Naval Mission to Secure Red Sea Routes Sputnik 25 Feb 2024 -- The German frigate Hessen has joined the European Union's naval mission to secure sea routes in the Red Sea amid increased attacks on cargo ships by the Houthis, the German Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
- G7 Leaders' Statement The White House 24 Feb 2024 -- "We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine and salute once more the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people who have been fighting tirelessly for Ukraine's freedom and democratic future."
- G7 Leaders Hold Virtual Summit On Anniversary Of Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL 24 Feb 2024 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) vowed on February 24 to support Ukraine for as long as needed in its war against Russia and said they would look for ways to make Moscow pay for the damage inflicted by its invasion.
- Speech of the Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the UN General Assembly Germany Federal Foreign Office 24 Feb 2024
- Federal Foreign Office on the publication of the OPCW IIT report on the use of chemical weapons in Marea, Syria, in September 2015 Germany Federal Foreign Office 23 Feb 2024 -- A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (23 February) on the publication of the fourth report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons' (OPCW) Investigation and Identification Team:
- Real estate solutions explored ahead of stationing a German brigade Lithuania MND 22 Feb 2024 -- On February 22 the Ministry of National Defence and the Lithuanian Real Estate Development Association (LNTPA) held an Industry Day event to address opportunities for real estate developers to take part in the Host Nation Support lodging projects for German military personnel and their families.
- Israel/Palestine: Statement by The Foreign Ministers of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden Government Offices of Sweden 22 Feb 2024 -- "We are very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the suffering of the hostages as well as the Israeli government's plans for a possible ground operation in Rafah, where well over a million Palestinians are currently sheltering from the fighting."
- German lawmakers reject arming Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles Press TV 22 Feb 2024 -- Two years into the war between Russia and Ukraine, German lawmakers have voted against a motion proposed by the opposition to supply Kiev with long-range Taurus missiles.
- Bundestag Votes in Favor of Draft Resolution on Supply of Long-Range Missiles to Kiev Sputnik 22 Feb 2024 -- The German parliament, Bundestag, voted on Thursday in favor of a draft resolution submitted by factions of the ruling coalition on the supply of long-range weapons systems to Ukraine to destroy strategic targets in Russia's rear.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels: Go-ahead for EU mission in the Red Sea and support for Ukraine two years after the start of the war Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Feb 2024 -- The situation in the Middle East, support for Ukraine two years after the start of the war, the Sahel - Foreign Minister Baerbock and her EU colleagues face a full agenda for their meeting in Brussels. Read on to find out more about the topics being discussed.
- Speech by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Munich Security Conference Germany - Federal Government 17 Feb 2024
- Blinken, Scholz Meet Leaders Of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Vow To Support Peace Efforts RFE/RL 17 Feb 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met separately with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, with the German leader saying the bitter Caucasus rivals had agreed to resolve their differences "without new violence."
- Statement of like-minded Foreign Ministers of the FFP network Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Feb 2024 -- Today at the Munich Security Conference 2024, we, the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Germany, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Mongolia, the Netherlands and Romania express our deepest concerns about the ongoing human rights violations of women and girls in Afghanistan, and urge the de facto authorities to put an end to systematic gender persecution, which could amount to crimes against humanity.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, And Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar At the Munich Security Conference US Dept. of State 17 Feb 2024
- Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany The White House 17 Feb 2024
- On Tour For 'New Security Architecture,' Zelenskiy Signs Key Agreement With Germany As Ukraine Withdraws From Southern Avdiyivka RFE/RL 16 Feb 2024 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a key security agreement on February 16 between their countries before the Ukrainian leader travels to France to initial a similar deal with President Emmanuel Macron.
- President of Ukraine met with the Federal President of Germany in Berlin President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- Ukraine has never had more powerful documents than the one signed today with Germany - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the negotiations with Olaf Scholz President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- Agreement on security cooperation and long-term support between Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Germany President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- In Berlin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olaf Scholz signed a security agreement between Ukraine and Germany in the framework of the G7 Vilnius Declaration President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- President of Ukraine started negotiations with the Chancellor of Germany in Berlin President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- War in Ukraine - The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 16 Feb 2024 -- 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.
- Federal Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelensky have signed an agreement on long-term security commitments. The Federal Chancellor said he was shocked to hear of Alexei Navalny's death. Germany - Federal Government 16 Feb 2024 -- Following his conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighted the special quality of relations between Germany and Ukraine, while also paying tribute to the resilience of all the brave Ukrainian women and men.
- "For as long as it takes": Ukraine's security is also our security Germany Federal Foreign Office 16 Feb 2024 -- As part of the G7, we have agreed with Ukraine that bilateral security assurances will be negotiated. Today, Germany was the second country to conclude the negotiations. Read more to find out what the Agreement says and what it means.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken And German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 16 Feb 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with German Vice Chancellor and Economic Minister Habeck US Dept. of State 16 Feb 2024
- Foreign Minister Baerbock on the eve of the 60th Munich Security Conference Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Feb 2024
- Seven countries join Latvia's Drone Coalition, Latvia will invest 10 million euro Latvia MOD 15 Feb 2024 -- On Wednesday, 14 February, several countries of Ukraine Defence Contact Group (Rammstein Group) announced they will be joining Latvia's Drone Coalition for Ukraine. Letter of intent to join the Drone Coalition for Ukraine was signed by Latvia and Ukraine, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Denmark and Germany.
- President of Ukraine will hold negotiations with Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron and take part in the Munich Security Conference President of Ukraine 15 Feb 2024
- Foreign Minister Baerbock prior to her departure for Israel Germany Federal Foreign Office 14 Feb 2024 -- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock issued the following statement today (14 February) prior to her departure for Israel:
- Political talks in the midst of a conflict that knows nothing but dilemmas - Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Israel again Germany Federal Foreign Office 14 Feb 2024 -- Foreign Minister Baerbock is to visit Israel again from 14 to 15 February. It is her fifth trip there since Hamas' despicable terrorist attack.
- Andriy Yermak had a meeting with the German delegation headed by the State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office and the State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development President of Ukraine 14 Feb 2024
- Germany to Spend $535Mln on Expansion of Holzdorf Air Base - Military Sputnik 14 Feb 2024 -- Germany is in the process of remaking its eastern Holzdorf military air base, with 500 million euros ($535 million) expected to be spent on the facility's expansion, Col. Christian Guntsch said on Wednesday.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 13 Feb 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz.
- Meeting of the Weimar Triangle countries - Ministers of Foreign affairs (Paris, 12th February 2024): Political declaration Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Feb 2024 -- On the occasion of the meeting of the "Weimar Triangle" in La Celle-Saint-Cloud on February 12th, 2024, we, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany and Poland reaffirm our determination to give a new energy to our trilateral cooperation. Ahead of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion, our meeting takes place at a time when ambiguity, unpredictability, uncertainty and instability characterise international relations.
- Statements by the President of the Republic and the President of Germany Press and Information Office, Ministry of Interior, Republic of Cyprus 12 Feb 2024 -- The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of Germany, Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier made statements to the media today, following their tête-à-tête meeting and the extended talks between their delegations, at the Presidential Palace.
- US and German leaders pressure US Congress for Ukraine aid Press TV 10 Feb 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Joe Biden urged US lawmakers to approve a long-delayed military aid package for Ukraine, warning that Kiev could defend itself against Russia without it.
- The Federal Chancellor meets US President Biden - "Ukrainians can continue to count on our support" Germany - Federal Government 10 Feb 2024 -- Federal Chancellor Scholz and US President Biden agree that Ukraine must continue to be supported in its defensive struggle against Russia. In addition to the war in Ukraine, the talks at the White House focused on another hotbed of crisis.
- Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany The White House 09 Feb 2024
- Remarks by President Biden and Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 09 Feb 2024
- Germany Sends Frigate for Possible Participation in EU Red Sea Mission Sputnik 08 Feb 2024 -- Germany is sending its frigate Hessen with a crew of 240 Bundeswehr soldiers on Thursday for its expected participation in a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from attacks by Yemen's Houthis, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said.
- Head of the President's Office had a phone call with German Chancellor's Advisor on Foreign and Security Policy President of Ukraine 07 Feb 2024
- Germany Ready to Support Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers in West Bank - Government Sputnik 05 Feb 2024 -- Berlin is considering imposing EU-level sanctions against Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and is ready to support this initiative if it is compatible with the EU legislation, German FM spokeswoman Kathrin Deschauer and government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said on Monday.
- Germany Mulls Far-Right Party Ban as Secret Meeting Evokes Nazi Memories VOA 05 Feb 2024 -- Germany is debating a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party amid mass protests across the country against far-right extremism. The discussion follows revelations last month that senior AfD politicians attended a secret meeting where the forcible deportation of migrants, including German citizens, was discussed.
- German ministry officials visit IMCOM-Europe, continuing series of cooperative meetings Army News 02 Feb 2024 -- Officials from the German Federal Ministries of Defense and Construction met with leaders from IMCOM-E, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and the Army Corps of Engineers at Installation Management Command-Europe headquarters in Wiesbaden to discuss construction issues and concerns across Germany.
- Germany to Send Frigate to Red Sea Next Week to Take Part in EU Operation - Reports Sputnik 02 Feb 2024 -- Germany will send its frigate Hessen to the Red Sea next week to take part in a European operation to protect merchant vessels from Yemen's Houthi rebels, DPA news agency reported.
- Another round of talks with Germany on bilateral security commitments is held in Berlin President of Ukraine 01 Feb 2024
- European Council meeting in Brussels Paving the way for billions in new aid for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 01 Feb 2024 -- The 27 member states agreed on financial support for Ukraine at a meeting of the European Council in Brussels. Member states are to provide 50 billion euros.
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