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July 2025 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- Joint Statement on Iranian State Threat Activity in Europe and North America US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025 -- The following statement is released by the governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden.
- FM Sa'ar meets with German FM Johann Wadephul at the MFA in Jerusalem Israel MFA 31 Jul 2025 -- The two discussed relations between the countries, the situation in Gaza, and calls worldwide for recognition of a Palestinian state. FM Sa'ar also explained Israel's efforts in the humanitarian field, and a discussion was held in this context.
- "It is time now to end this war" - Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Israel and the Palestinian territories Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 Jul 2025 -- Hamas is still holding hostages captive. At the same time, the situation in Gaza is disastrous. Foreign Minister Wadephul will discuss the dramatically worsened situation with his interlocutors.
- Interview with Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul in the Zeit newspaper Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 Jul 2025
- Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Israel and the Palestinian territories Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 Jul 2025
- Press conference of the Chancellor with the Jordanian King - Germany and Jordan - working together for stability Germany - Federal Government 29 Jul 2025
- Lithuania is expanding defence industry cooperation with German companies in Lithuania, says Minister of National Defence D. Šakalienė Lithuania MND 29 Jul 2025 -- On July 29 Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė and Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil who is conducting a visit to Lithuania met to discuss strategic Lithuanian-German defence cooperation.
- German Air Force Fighters take on NATO enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania NATO Allied Air Command 29 Jul 2025 -- The German Air Force will deploy to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, as part of NATO's enhanced Air Policing (eAP) mission in south-eastern Europe.
- 'You'll be the main losers', IRGC intel chief warns Europeans over 'snapback' Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s intelligence chief has strongly warned the UK, France, and Germany against trying to restore the United Nations sanctions against Iran.
- Iran warns Europe over snapback sanctions, declares defense capabilities off limits Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has rejected attempts by the UK, France, and Germany to reinstate United Nations sanctions on Tehran, saying the European countries have no legal authority to do so.
- Minister of State Florian Hahn prior to his trip to New York Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Jul 2025
- Interview with Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul in Bild am Sonntag Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Jul 2025
- PM call with E3 Leaders: 26 July 2025 Gov.UK 26 Jul 2025 -- The Prime Minister spoke to President of France, Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz this morning.
- Middle East conflict - Germany stands by Israel - and is seeking to bring about a de-escalation Germany - Federal Government 25 Jul 2025 -- Hamas launched an attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, firing thousands of missiles.
- E3 Leaders' Statement on the Situation in Gaza and the West Bank: 25 July 2025 UK FCDO 25 Jul 2025 -- E3 Leaders' Statement on the Situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz Discuss Continued Support for Ukraine President of Ukraine 24 Jul 2025
- The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza UK FCDO 23 Jul 2025 -- A joint statement by the Permanent Missions to the UN of the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Guyana, Ireland, Mexico, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Norway, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- GBAD MR: Contract on cooperative procurement for medium-range ground-based air defence signed Federal Council - Swiss Government 22 Jul 2025 -- Switzerland is procuring five IRIS-T SLM systems for ground-based air defence. These will protect the population from medium-range threats from the air. The procurement is part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The contract for Switzerland has now been signed between the Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces and the manufacturer Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, after the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse gave authorisation to do so.
- New sanctions package against Russia Germany - Federal Government 21 Jul 2025 -- The EU Member States have agreed on an 18th package of sanctions against Russia. This package is another clear signal to Russia: the EU is continuing to work towards the goal of achieving just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
- Denys Shmyhal held phone conversations with the defence ministers of the United Kingdom and Germany ahead of the Ramstein-format meeting Ukraine MOD 21 Jul 2025
- Any E3 attempt to snap back sanctions is legally baseless, morally flawed: Iran foreign minister IRNA 21 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described any attempt by Britain, France, and Germany - the three European countries known as E3 - to invoke the so-called snapback mechanism under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as unlawful.
- E3 violated JCPOA, lost right to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran: Russian envoy Press TV 21 Jul 2025 -- A senior Russian diplomat says Britain, France, and Germany, known as the E3, have repeatedly violated the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, and thus forfeited their right to trigger the snapback mechanism that would re-impose all UN Security Council sanctions on Iran.
- Iran to push demands in E3 talks; Europe at fault over nuclear deal collapse: Tehran Press TV 21 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran will press its demands in upcoming talks with the E3, as the European powers are in no position to make demands due to their failure to uphold the 2015 nuclear agreement after US withdrawal.
- 'E3 lack legal, moral standing to invoke snapback': Snippets from Iran FM's letter to UN chief Press TV 21 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, President of the UN Security Council Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas and members of the UN Security Council, ruled out the legal or moral authority of the European troika to trigger snapback sanctions against the country.
- Iran FM says E3 lacks legal, political or moral standing to invoke snapback mechanism Press TV 21 Jul 2025 -- Iran says that France, Germany, and the UK lack the legal, political, and moral authority to invoke the snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal.
- Iran Says To Meet With European Nations On July 25 Over Nuclear Issues RFE/RL 21 Jul 2025 -- Iran is set to meet with officials from Britain, France, and Germany - the so-called European three (E3) - on July 25 in Istanbul to discuss the country's nuclear program as Western nations turn up the pressure on Tehran to reach a settlement or face new sanctions.
- German chancellor played key role in Trump's decision to maintain aid to Ukraine: FM Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's decision to continue military aid to Ukraine can be attributed, in many aspects, to the diplomatic efforts of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to Germany's foreign minister.
- German Chancellor Merz calls Gaza situation "unacceptable" People's Daily 19 Jul 2025 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday described the current situation in the Gaza Strip as "unacceptable," calling for an immediate ceasefire and comprehensive humanitarian aid for the people there.
- Britain, Germany sign defense, migration deal People's Daily 18 Jul 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday signed a wide-ranging bilateral deal covering various areas including defense and migration, which is believed to be the most significant treaty between Britain and Germany since the end of World War II.
- Foreign Minister Wadephul on the situation in Syria Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Jul 2025
- UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports Gov.UK 16 Jul 2025 -- Brits and Germans alike will benefit from a closer partnership on the issues that matter most to them, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a comprehensive visit to London.
- Patriot Systems Delivery to Ukraine Will Take Months - German Defense Ministry Sputnik 15 Jul 2025 -- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine, following an agreement with the United States on their purchase in the coming days or weeks, will take months. This came after his meeting with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Meeting With the Federal Minister of Defense of Germany, Boris Pistorius DoD 15 Jul 2025
- Germany refuses Taurus missiles for Ukraine despite renewed plea, Russian attacks Press TV 14 Jul 2025 -- German Defense Minister has announced that Berlin will not provide Taurus long-range missiles to Kiev, rejecting a renewed request from the Ukrainian capital.
- Germany Refuses to Send Taurus Missiles to Ukraine Despite Fresh Appeal Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said in an interview that Berlin will not supply Taurus missiles or Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, despite Kiev's renewed request.
- Federal Foreign Office on current clashes in Syria Germany Federal Foreign Office 14 Jul 2025
- Iran warns of proportionate response if Europe triggers snapback of sanctions IRNA 14 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has once again warned the European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal against using the so-called snapback mechanism that would re-impose U.N. sanctions on Iran if activated.
- Iran brands snapback bid as escalation, vows appropriate response Press TV 14 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says any attempt to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions amounts to a confrontational move that will draw an appropriate response from Tehran.
- UK, France, Germany tarnished their credibility over support for Israeli aggression: Iran's deputy FM Press TV 14 Jul 2025 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the European troika - France, Germany and Britain - tarnished their own credibility by supporting the Israeli regime's acts of aggression against Iran.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Greets German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius DoD 14 Jul 2025
- Hegseth Thanks German Counterpart for Stepping Up to Defense Challenges DoD News 14 Jul 2025 -- Germany has committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine.
- Germany complicit in Israeli aggression on Iran: Foreign Ministry Press TV 11 Jul 2025 -- Iran has issued a scathing rebuke of Germany, decrying Berlin for endorsing the Israeli regime's imposed war against the Islamic Republic that took place last month, and noting how this endorsement amounted to complicity in the aggression.
- Press conference with Federal Chancellor Merz at the Ukraine - Recovery Conference Impetus for the future of Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 10 Jul 2025
- The Lithuanian-German collaboration will only grow stronger, says Vice Minister of National Defence O. Mašalė Lithuania MND 10 Jul 2025 -- Vice Minister of National Defence in charge of support to stationing of the German Brigade of Lithuania Orijana Mašalė substituted for Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė at the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Berlin, also attended by Chief of Defence of Lithuania General Raimundas Vaikšnoras. Germany's contribution in strengthening the principles of collective defence and responsibility for the security of the whole Alliance was highlighted at the commemoration as well.
- Chinese Defense Ministry denies Germany's laser-targeting claim Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- In response to media reports that Germany claimed the Chinese military had laser-targeted a German aircraft, China's Ministry of National Defense told the Global Times on Wednesday that the allegation was completely inconsistent with the facts.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz Discuss Increased Investment in Ukrainian Drone Production President of Ukraine 10 Jul 2025
- Bilateral relations, security in Europe, the situation in the Middle East: Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Vienna for bilateral talks Germany Federal Foreign Office 10 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Vienna for his first talks with his Austrian counterpart since assuming office. He will also meet with the Israeli Foreign Minister. The talks will focus on Europe's security, the situation in the Middle East and relations between Germany and Austria.
- NATO Secretary General commends Germany's role in the Alliance NATO 10 Jul 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday (9 July 2025), thanking him for Germany's leading role in the Alliance, and its support to Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Vienna Germany Federal Foreign Office 09 Jul 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with German Foreign Minister Wadephul US Dept. of State 09 Jul 2025
- German laser claim in Red Sea inconsistent with facts; one-sided narrative raises questions: expert Global Times 09 Jul 2025 -- Asked to comment on claims by the German government that the Chinese military employed a laser targeting a German aircraft in the Red See, saying that this move endangers German personnel, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that from what we have learned from the competent authorities, the information posted by Germany does not match the facts that China has gathered.
- Germany's claim of Chinese military laser targeting aircraft in Red Sea is completely inconsistent with facts: Chinese FM spokesperson Global Times 09 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on claims by the German government that Chinese military had laser targeted a German aircraft in the Red Sea, calling this action "putting German personnel at risk is completely unacceptable," and that Germany had summoned the Chinese ambassador, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that upon learning from the relevant departments, the information claimed by the German side is totally inconsistent with the facts known to the Chinese side.
- Press conference with Federal Chancellor Merz and NATO Secretary General Rutte - Strengthening deterrence and defence Germany - Federal Government 08 Jul 2025
- Speech by Foreign Minister Wadephul at the Council of Europe Anniversary Conference - 75 Years of Germany in the Council of Europe Germany Federal Foreign Office 08 Jul 2025
- Gitanas Nausėda met with the President of Germany President of the Republic of Lithuania 06 Jul 2025 -- cccPresident Gitanas Nausėda met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is visiting Lithuania on the occasion of State Day (Day of Coronation of King Mindaugas) and National Anthem Day.
- China, Germany pledge to deepen ties, cooperation People's Daily 05 Jul 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to the German Chancellor Gunter Sautter in Berlin on Friday, with both sides agreeing to promote the sustained, healthy, and stable development of bilateral relations.
- US, Germany responsible for Israel's continued genocide in Gaza: Iran Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israel's escalating genocide in the Gaza Strip, holding the regime's supporters, including the United States and Germany, responsible for the continued massacre of Palestinians.
- Chinese FM calls for sustained, healthy and stable devt of ties in meeting with German Chancellor Global Times 04 Jul 2025 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in Berlin, according to a statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry.
- Wang Yi Meets with Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to the German Chancellor Günter Sautter PRC MofA 04 Jul 2025 -- On July 4, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to the German Chancellor Günter Sautter in Berlin.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Meets with Wang Yi PRC MofA 04 Jul 2025 -- On July 4, 2025 local time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Berlin.
- China and Germany Hold the Eighth Round of Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security PRC MofA 04 Jul 2025 -- On July 3, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the eighth round of the China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security with German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul in Berlin.
- China, Germany holds 'comprehensive, pragmatic, candid, and constructive' dialogue: Chinese Foreign Ministry Global Times 04 Jul 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held the 8th round of China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security in Berlin on Thursday local time. The Chinese diplomat calls on the two countries to build a more reliable, stable, and predictable comprehensive strategic partnership.
- Ceasefire between Iran and Israel - Iran called on to cooperate on nuclear programme Germany - Federal Government 04 Jul 2025 -- Following the attacks by Israel and the USA on Iranian nuclear facilities, Germany, together with France and the UK, has called on Iran to immediately resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- GBAD MR: National Armaments Director signs programme agreement as part of European Sky Shield Initiative with the German Federal Ministry of Defence Federal Council - Swiss Government 03 Jul 2025 -- The National Armaments Director, Urs Loher, and the German National Armaments Director, Vice Admiral Carsten Stawitzki, have signed the programme agreement as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) for the cooperative procurement of IRIS-T SLM systems of medium-range ground-based air defence (GBAD MR) from the German manufacturer Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG. The programme agreement which the Federal Council approved on 20 June 2025 is a requirement for a procurement contract on the GBAD MR systems. Switzerland can benefit from economies of scale and an improved interoperability of the systems through this joint procurement.
- DFNC2: German Edition. Ukraine and Germany enhance defense partnership Ukraine Government 03 Jul 2025 -- The German-Ukrainian Defense Industry Session DFNC2: German Edition took place in Kyiv for the second time.
- From recruitment to AI: Ukraine and Germany deepen cooperation in the digitalization of the Defence Forces Ukraine MOD 02 Jul 2025
- German Government increases vigilance in the Baltic Sea Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Jul 2025 -- Since 1 July 2025, German authorities have been questioning passing tankers about their insurance cover against oil pollution damage.
- We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine: Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Kyiv Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Wadephul travelled to Ukraine again. Germany will continue and expand its military, financial, economic and humanitarian support with all its strength, because Ukraine is defending freedom for all of us. The second stage of his trip will take the Foreign Minister to Moldova.
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