2017 Germany Special Weapons News

German Military Pilots Will Reportedly Use Civil Helicopters for Training Sputnik 23 Dec 2017 -- German military pilots will use civil helicopters for training because of the shortage in military ones, local media reported on Saturday.
Germany coalition talks collapse as FDP walks out Press TV 20 Nov 2017 -- Marathon talks on forming a coalition government in Germany have collapsed, plunging the eurozone's largest economy into a political crisis and casting doubt on Chancellor Angela Merkel's fourth term.
Over Half of Bundeswehr's Leopard 2 Tanks Not Operational Sputnik 16 Nov 2017 -- More than half of the German Bundeswehr's Leopard 2 tanks are not ready for operation, local media reported Thursday.
Germany Likely to Buy Lockheed Martin F-35s Sputnik 08 Nov 2017 -- The German Air Force, also known as the Luftwaffe, is moving closer to buying the Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth-generation fighter.
Germany to Spend $465Mln on New Spy Satellites Sputnik 05 Nov 2017 -- The Airbus and the OHB aerospace companies have submitted bids for construction of the satellites for German Federal Intelligence Service's new satellite program.
Germany approves sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel Press TV 23 Oct 2017 -- German authorities have officially confirmed the sale of three modern submarines to Israel despite persisting claims about a conflict of interest in the deal.
Beached: Germany's Entire Submarine Fleet Out of Action Sputnik 22 Oct 2017 -- The entire complement of Germany's high-tech submarine fleet is out of service, and, to hear the Berlin's defense minister tell it, it's not a good thing.
Germany approves submarine deal with Israel despite graft probe: Reports Press TV 21 Oct 2017 -- Reports say the German government has secretly given the go-ahead to a controversial deal for the sale of three nuclear-capable submarines to Israel despite an ongoing graft probe into the agreement.
Germany Signs Off on Deal to Send Israel Three Advanced Subs - Reports Sputnik 21 Oct 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government approved a deal to sell the Israeli Navy three submarines costing up to $1 billion each, overcoming reservations about dealing with Israeli officials closely connected to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges.
Merkel's main rival SPD wins state election in Lower Saxony Press TV 15 Oct 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Party (CDU) suffers a significant setback by losing more supporters in a key state as a rival party and a potential partner in her future coalition government manages to win the elections.
Germany Moves Against Berlin Hostel Paying Rent to North Korea VOA 08 Oct 2017 -- As Germany moves to implement sanctions against North Korea's nuclear weapons program, its efforts seem to be at odds with a private business in Berlin.
Germany's Plan to Replace G36 Assault Rifle Puts US Out of Business Sputnik 06 Oct 2017 -- The German Defense Ministry is looking for a replacement for the obsolete G36 assault rifle for the Bundeswehr. The German government is likely to grant the bid to a domestic gunmaker, excluding US companies from the bidding. Such a policy risks sparking new tensions in the future between Berlin and Washington.
Berlin drops probe into US, British mass surveillance of German telecommunications, internet Press TV 05 Oct 2017 -- Prosecutors in Germany have dropped an investigation into alleged hacking of information from German citizens and officials by the US National Security Agency (NSA) and its British partner.
Merkel Considers New Partners After Election Shatters Former Alliance RFE/RL 25 Sep 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel was looking for possible coalition partners on September 25, a day after her conservative Christian Social Union bloc (CDU/CSU) was weakened by poorer-than-expected support in national elections.
Merkel Hangs On For Fourth Term But Far-Right Has Historic Night RFE/RL 25 Sep 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative alliance has won a fourth term in power, election exit polls suggest, but will face a more volatile parliament after the far-right made historic gains.
Merkel's Bloc Wins German Elections, Far-Right Party To Enter Parliament, Exit Polls Suggest RFE/RL 24 Sep 2017 -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative alliance has finished first in Germany's elections, exit polls suggest, putting her in a position to lead the country for a fourth term.
Merkel Wins Historic Fourth Term But Far-right Populists Surge VOA 24 Sep 2017 -- Angela Merkel has won a fourth term as Germany's Chancellor in a federal election whose outcome seemed inevitable since the start of campaigning three months ago. But her ruling Christian Democrats got a lower share of the vote than predicted and Germany's far-right populists surged, securing a bigger vote than most pollsters forecast.
In Final Push, Merkel Aims At Undecided German Voters RFE/RL 23 Sep 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Social Democratic rival Martin Schulz rallied voters on the eve of the September 24 general election, urging them to reject the first right-wing party expected to enter parliament in force since the end of World War II.
Turkey Lets 7 German Lawmakers Visit Konya NATO Air Base VOA 08 Sep 2017 -- Amid rising German-Turkish diplomatic tensions, Ankara has allowed seven German lawmakers to visit German servicemen deployed at Turkey's Konya NATO air base. For several months, Ankara had banned such visits, saying the climate in bilateral relations was inappropriate.
German Prosecution Files Espionage Charges Against Swiss Citizen Sputnik 16 Aug 2017 -- German Public Prosecutor General filed charges of espionage in the Supreme Land Court of Frankfurt am Main against 54-year-old Swiss citizen Daniel M. over suspicion of being an intelligence agent, according to official statement.
German prosecutors begin probe against Swiss financial spies Press TV 14 Aug 2017 -- Four Swiss spies who allegedly reported on German tax investigators are now under official probe in Germany, local media say, in what could really affect relations between the two neighbors.
Turkey agrees to German MPs visit of air base: Berlin Press TV 08 Aug 2017 -- Turkey has agreed to let German lawmakers visit soldiers serving at an air base in southern Turkey next month after Ankara refused a visit there in July.
Berlin Thanks NATO for Organizing Visit to NATO Base in Turkey's Konya Sputnik 08 Aug 2017 -- The German Foreign Ministry expressed gratitude to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for organizing a visit of German lawmakers to a NATO base located in Turkey's Konya province, the ministry's spokesperson told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Turkey Approves German Delegation's Visit to NATO Base in Konya Sputnik 08 Aug 2017 -- Ankara has approved the visit of German lawmakers to a NATO base located in Turkey's Konya province, media reported Tuesday; the approval was issued a month after the trip had been postponed.
German party rejects US pressure on defense budget Press TV 06 Aug 2017 -- One of Germany's two major political parties has rejected pressure by the United States to increase the European powerhouse's defense spending in line with membership rules in the NATO military alliance.
Germany Claims Vietnam Kidnapped Asylum-Seeker Wanted By Hanoi VOA 03 Aug 2017 -- The German government has condemned Vietnam's "unprecedented and blatant violation" of German and international law by kidnapping a Vietnamese citizen seeking asylum in Berlin and returning him to Hanoi to face criminal charges.
Germany orders Vietnamese intelligence services rep to leave in 48 hours People's Daily 02 Aug 2017 -- Germany on Wednesday ordered a representative of the Vietnamese intelligence services to leave the country within 48 hours, according to Xinhua News Agency.
'Strategic Autonomy': France and Germany Flesh Out Plans for EU Army Sputnik 01 Aug 2017 -- France and Germany have drawn up new plans for cooperating to defend Europe in an attempt to achieve "strategic autonomy" for the EU in defense matters.
Germany Must Push NATO to Settle Issue With Konya Base in Turkey – Official Sputnik 24 Jul 2017 -- Turkey banning German lawmakers from visiting German personnel at the NATO military base in Konya is a matter of relations within the alliance, and Berlin must urge NATO to settle the issue, chairman of the Defense Committee of the German Parliament Wolfgang Hellmich said on Monday.
Germany 'halts all arms shipment to Turkey' Press TV 21 Jul 2017 -- Germany has frozen all arms shipment to Turkey after Ankara arrested several human rights activists, including a German national.
Germany vows to overhaul Turkey relations amid tensions Press TV 20 Jul 2017 -- German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said in Berlin on Thursday that Germany would review state guarantees for foreign investment in Turkey and would urge businesses against putting their money there. Gabriel said that Berlin would also review its support for EU financial flows to the long-time aspirant to membership of the bloc.
Turkey, Germany Step Up War of Words RFE/RL 20 Jul 2017 -- Turkey on July 20 told Germany that bilateral ties could not be founded on "blackmail and threats" after the German foreign minister vowed steps that would limit investment in an escalating dispute.
Germany delays submarine deal with Israel over graft Press TV 18 Jul 2017 -- Germany has decided to delay the signing of a major military deal with Israel after reports emerged saying officials in the occupied Palestinian territories have been involved in bribery and money laundering around the deal.
Germany Postpones Submarines Sales Deal With Israel Due to Corruption Probe Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- Germany has indefinitely postponed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the sale of three submarines to Israel in light of the ongoing Israeli probe into corruption allegations in connection with the multi-billion dollar deal, Israeli media reported on Tuesday.
NATO's secretary general calls on Germany, Turkey to end airbase dispute Press TV 17 Jul 2017 -- NATO's secretary general has called on Turkey and Germany to put an end to their dispute over MPs visiting Turkish air bases.
Turkey Bans German Lawmakers From Visiting NATO Base in Konya Sputnik 14 Jul 2017 -- Ankara banned German lawmakers from a visit to a NATO military base in the Turkish province of Konya, where German military personnel are stationed, according to media reports.
Germany & France to develop 'new generation' European fighter jet to replace existing fleets RT 13 Jul 2017 -- Germany and France have agreed to develop a "new generation" European fighter jet in an effort to strengthen the EU and increase cooperation between the two countries. French President Emmanuel Macron called the plan a "profound revolution."
Russia won't meddle in German election: Lavrov Press TV 13 Jul 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected speculations that his country could meddle in the upcoming elections in Germany as it was alleged about votes in the United States and France.
Turkey Says Goodbye to German Troops as Ankara-Berlin Ties Remain Tense Sputnik 10 Jul 2017 -- On Sunday, Germany started the withdrawal of its troops from the Turkish Incirlik base, as the result of a decision approved by the Bundestag in June following a row between Berlin and Ankara.
Germany starts pulling out troops from Turkish base Press TV 09 Jul 2017 -- German defense authorities have finally ordered the start of withdrawal of troops from a base in southern Turkey after the two countries failed to settle disputes on how Berlin could access the base.
Germany Starts Military Withdrawal From Turkish Incirlik Airbase Sputnik 09 Jul 2017 -- Germany started on Sunday the withdrawal of its forces from the Turkish Incirlik airbase, what was approved by Bundestag in June following Berlin's row with Ankara, German media reported.
Germany Bracing For Russian Effort To Influence September Elections RFE/RL 05 Jul 2017 -- Germany is expecting Russia to try to influence its general election in September, with the goal of undermining faith in German democracy rather than promoting any particular candidate, officials said on July 4.
China, Iran, Russia Among Leaders of Anti-German Espionage, Berlin Claims Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- Beijing, Moscow and Tehran have become the "major players" in the espionage activities directed against Berlin, Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) said in an annual report on Tuesday.
Germany approves sale of nuclear-capable submarines to Israel: Report Press TV 01 Jul 2017 -- Germany's national security council has approved a controversial deal to sell nuclear-capable submarines to the Israeli regime, a report says.
German lawmakers block deal to lease combat drones from Israel Press TV 30 Jun 2017 -- German lawmakers from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have blocked a billion-dollar deal to lease advanced Heron-2 drones from Israel, citing the capability of the unmanned aerial vehicles to carry weapons.
German Inquiry Into NSA Spying Slammed for Heavily Redacted Final Report Sputnik 28 Jun 2017 -- The number of omissions from the final report from the German parliamentary committee investigation into the NSA spying scandal is "unacceptable," Die Linke politician Andre Hahn told Sputnik.
German Police Warn Politicians About Alleged Spying By Turkish Intelligence Sputnik 28 Jun 2017 -- Amid deep political differences between Ankara and Berlin, the German media reports that the Turkish intelligence agency MIT has been caught spying on German politicians.
SPD will block German leasing of drones that can carry weapons SPA 28 Jun 2017 -- Germany's Social Democrats will block the leasing of Israeli drones that can carry weapons by rejecting the plan in the budget committee, the party said on Tuesday, drawing criticism from the defence minister and the top air force general.
Germany OKs Plan to Pull Troops From Turkey's Incirlik Air Base VOA 21 Jun 2017 -- Germany will withdraw 280 troops, as well as surveillance planes and refueling jets, from the Incirlik air base in Turkey following a decision by the German parliament on Wednesday. The troops will be relocated to a base in Jordan.
Germany Reveals When Its Jets Will Resume Flights Over Syria Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- German Tornado fighter jets will resume their flights over Syria in October after the relocation of the Bundeswehr military detachment from Incirlik base in Turkey to Jordan, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said in an interview with German newspaper BILD am SONNTAG.
Germany, NATO to Keep Troops in Afghanistan for Long Period Sputnik 10 Jun 2017 -- Germany, as well as other NATO allies, will keep troops in Afghanistan for a while to prevent terrorists from getting an advantage over government forces, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said Saturday.
Turkey to Germany: Have it your way with Incirlik troops Press TV 07 Jun 2017 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says Germany's removal of its troops from the Incirlik air base will be of little consequence.
Germany to withdraw troops from Incirlik base in Turkey Press TV 07 Jun 2017 -- Germany will withdraw its troops and reconnaissance aircraft from an air base in Turkey as relations between the two NATO member states are worsening.
Germany To Pull Troops From Turkish Base In Dispute With Ankara RFE/RL 07 Jun 2017 -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet has decided to pull German troops and reconnaissance planes out of Turkey's Incirlik air base after Ankara refused to let lawmakers visit them.
Berlin Approves Withdrawal of German Troops From Incirlik Airbase in Turkey Sputnik 07 Jun 2017 -- The German cabinet has approved a decision to withdraw troops from the Incirlik airbase in Turkey.
Germany to Pull Out of Incirlik Base After Failure of Last Ditch Crisis Talks Sputnik 06 Jun 2017 -- Germany's impending exit from Turkey's Incirlik air base is the latest in a string of disputes which have soured relations between the two countries.
German Lawmakers Not to Visit Incirlik While Germany Acts Against Turkey - FM Sputnik 30 May 2017 -- Ankara will not allow German lawmakers to visit the Incirlik air base as long as Germany takes steps against Turkey, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Tuesday.
Turkey at Loggerheads With Allies Over Key Airbase VOA 30 May 2017 -- Attention is growing on Turkey's relationship with key NATO allies because of an increasingly acrimonious fight over the use of its Incirlik airbase.
German FM says Trump has 'weakened the West', hurt EU interests Press TV 29 May 2017 -- German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has harshly criticized Donald Trump, saying the US president's actions have "weakened the West" and his "short-sighted" policies have hurt European Union interests.
Merkel, German Officials Chide Trump's Actions For 'Weakening' The West RFE/RL 29 May 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has cast further doubt on how much Europe could rely on the United States after a G7 summit over the weekend highlighted the difficulties in successfully implementing the Paris climate accord.
Spokesman: Merkel Remains Committed to Strong Trans-Atlantic Ties VOA 29 May 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel remains committed to strong trans-Atlantic relations, her spokesman said Monday, after the German leader suggested that the United States is no longer a reliable partner.
US, Britain no longer reliable partners for EU: Merkel Press TV 28 May 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned members of the European Union (EU) that they should no longer count on the United States and Britain as reliable partners, saying that the continental bloc "must take its fate into its own hands."
Germany may withdraw troops from Turkey within 2 weeks Press TV 28 May 2017 -- Germany, by mid-June, will decide whether to pull out its troops from Turkey after Ankara in a controversial move refused to grant German lawmakers access to a key NATO base on its soil near Syria, an official says.
Erdogan to Allow German Lawmakers Access to Incirlik Base Under One Condition Sputnik 27 May 2017 -- Turkey, which stopped a group of German lawmakers from visiting Bundeswehr troops at the Incirlik air base earlier this month, might be willing to let the deputies in after all, Turkish President Erdogan said.
Merkel Delivers Ultimatum to Erdogan Over Incirlik Airbase in Turkey Sputnik 25 May 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters Thursday after arriving at the NATO summit in Brussels that she is going to "clearly indicate" in talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Germany will leave the Incirlik airbase if German lawmakers are now allowed to visit it.
Erdogan Wishes Germany 'Happy Journey' if it Decides to Leave Incirlik Base Sputnik 24 May 2017 -- The possible withdrawal of the German air force contingent from the Incirlik airbase in southern Turkey poses no problem for Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.
Germany Made No Decision Yet on Moving Military From Turkey to Jordan Sputnik 23 May 2017 -- The transfer of German military from the Turkish Incirlik base to another location in Jordan is an interesting alternative, but no political decision on the matter has been made yet, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.
Turkey: German troops welcome to leave Incirlik Press TV 18 May 2017 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has hit back at German threats to pull its troops out of a key NATO base on its soil near Syria.
Germany may pull troops out of Turkey base Press TV 17 May 2017 -- German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has warned that Berlin could allow the movement of troops out of a base in southern Turkey if Ankara keeps denying German lawmakers access to the site.
Looking to Buy? Germany Seeks Classified F-35 Intelligence Sputnik 17 May 2017 -- The German government has sent a request to the US military asking for secrets about Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Incirlik Crisis: Are German Armed Forces Really Planning to Leave Military Base? Sputnik 16 May 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Berlin will consider other options for the placement of its armed forces following Ankara's decision to ban German lawmakers from visiting the Turkish Incirlik military base.
German-Turkish Relations Hit New Low as NATO Partners Fall Out Over Airbase Sputnik 16 May 2017 -- Diplomatic relations between Berlin and Ankara have plunged to a new low after Turkey refused to allow German lawmakers access to German staff working at the strategically important Incirlik airbase in southwestern Turkey.
Germany slams Turkey's refusal to let MPs visit Incirlik Press TV 15 May 2017 -- Berlin has condemned Ankara's refusal to grant permission to German lawmakers to visit their country's soldiers serving in a NATO mission at a Turkish airbase.
Germany Views Jordan as Alternative for Troop Relocation From Turkey's Incirlik Sputnik 15 May 2017 -- Germany will continue searching for an alternative to relocate its troops stationed at Turkey's Incirlik airbase to neighboring countries, such as Jordan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday.
Germany to launch reforms in army, defense minister says Press TV 10 May 2017 -- Germany's Defense Ministry plans to begin a reform process in the army's recruitment and education system amid reports that far-right sympathizers in the military have been plotting to launch hate attacks in the country.
Germany Arrests Second Soldier In 'Strange' Alleged Right-Wing Assassination Plot RFE/RL 09 May 2017 -- German authorities say a second soldier has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a far-right plot to assassinate politicians and blame the killings on asylum-seekers.
German Intelligence Agency Expects More Cyberattacks Before Election RFE/RL 04 May 2017 -- Germany's domestic intelligence agency has said it expects more cyberattacks directed against German politicians and officials ahead of a general election in September.
Israel to Cancel German Submarine Acquisition Deal If Graft Confirmed Sputnik 18 Apr 2017 -- Israel will scrap a deal with a German shipbuilder to buy three submarines if Israeli investigators find evidence of corruption in the case opened earlier this year, local media reported Tuesday.
Germany sells more arms to UAE amid Yemen war Press TV 15 Apr 2017 -- The German government has approved more arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is assisting Saudi Arabia in its deadly military campaign against Yemen.
Germany investigates 20 suspected of spying for Turkey Press TV 06 Apr 2017 -- German prosecutors have launched an investigation into a case involving 20 people suspected of spying for Turkey on alleged followers of a cleric whom Ankara blames for the last year coup attempt.
Germany Opens Probe Into Spying by Turkish Nationals on Gulen's Followers Sputnik 06 Apr 2017 -- German authorities have opened an investigation into 20 Turkish nationals who are suspected of conducting espionage activities on followers of Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen in Germany, local media reported Thursday.
Germany Launches Spying Probe Into Turkish Religious Official Sputnik 01 Apr 2017 -- German prosecutors are looking into Halife Keskin, a top official at Turkey's state-run religious affairs agency Diyanet, on suspicion his agency was spying on ethnic Turks in Germany, a local newspaper reported Friday.
German-Turkish Rift Spirals: Incirlik Base Under Review, Spy Claims Investigated Sputnik 29 Mar 2017 -- The ongoing row between Germany and Turkey has escalated, harsh diplomatic words transforming into decisive action with tangible economic, military and political consequences. The German government is seeking to relocate its military base in Incirlik, and authorities are to investigate allegations of Turkish spying on its soil
Turkey spying on Gulen supporters unacceptable: German minister Press TV 28 Mar 2017 -- A German state minister has accused Turkey of committing "unacceptable" acts of espionage against the purported followers of exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara accuses of having engineered last July's botched coup in the country.
Trump urged Germany to pay $375bn NATO debt: Report Press TV 27 Mar 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has reportedly called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to pay hundreds of billions of dollars Berlin owes to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a German minister says, calling the request "outrageous."
He Said, She Said: White House Denies it Handed Merkel a Bill for NATO Defense Sputnik 27 Mar 2017 -- Various news outlets have cited unnamed sources to claim that President Donald Trump handed German Chancellor Angela Merkel a NATO defense invoice for approximately $377 million - but the White House is calling the claims fake news.
Berlin Denies Claims About Merkel Getting Invoice From Trump to Pay Debt to NATO Sputnik 27 Mar 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel did not receive any bill during the meeting with US President Donald Trump for money Germany allegedly owed to NATO, a German government spokesperson told Sputnik Monday.
Germany rejects Trumps claims on NATO contribution Press TV 19 Mar 2017 -- Germany has dismissed remarks by US president Donald Trump on the need for Berlin to increase its contribution to the NATO military bloc.
Turkey summons German ambassador over Frankfurt PKK rally 'scandal' Press TV 19 Mar 2017 -- The Turkish Foreign Ministry has summoned the German ambassador to Ankara to voice its outrage at a Frankfurt rally in which tens of thousands of protesters brandished the insignia of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), lambasting Berlin for the "pro-PKK rally scandal."
Turkey Threatens Another Rally In Germany, Escalating Tensions Further RFE/RL 19 Mar 2017 -- Turkey says there is a possibility that Turkish ministers could plan another rally in Germany ahead of an April 16 referendum, a move that could further escalate tensions between Ankara and Berlin.
German Intelligence Chief Says No Evidence Gulen Behind Turkey Coup Sputnik 19 Mar 2017 -- Germany is not convinced that US-based writer, political activist and former imam Fethullah Gulen was behind the failed July 15 coup in Turkey, the country's intelligence chief said Saturday.
Germany Turkey Tensions on Rise following Nazi Comment by Erdogan VOA 19 Mar 2017 -- Tensions between Germany and Turkery are on the rise again, with the Turkish president accusing the German chancellor of using "Nazi" measures. The accusation follows a pro Kurdish rally in Germany Saturday that turned into a rally against the Turkish President.
Merkel Coming to Washington to Talk Trade, Russia Strategy VOA 12 Mar 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump plans to quiz German Chancellor Angela Merkel about her experience dealing with Russian President Vladimir Putin when the chancellor visits the White House Tuesday. A senior administration official said Friday Trump would be "very interested to get German Chancellor Merkel's insights" as he prepares to engage the Kremlin leader.
Trump, Merkel To Discuss NATO, Ukraine, Putin During Washington Meeting RFE/RL 12 Mar 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet in Washington on March 14, with the future of NATO and the conflict in Ukraine among the key topics.
In Moscow, German FM Warns Of Danger Of New Arms Race With Russia RFE/RL 09 Mar 2017 -- German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has warned Russia about the danger of a new arms race triggered by the conflict in eastern Ukraine, and called for reducing the number of conventional weapons.
Berlin Concerned Over US Military Spending, Russian Military Potential in Baltic Sputnik 09 Mar 2017 -- Germany's foreign minister voiced Berlin's concern over Washington's plans to increase military spending as well as Moscow's armed forces in the Baltic Region.
Turkey has increased 'intelligence efforts' in Germany, Berlin says Press TV 08 Mar 2017 -- Germany's domestic intelligence agency BfV has warned about Turkey's increased espionage activities in Germany, amid souring relations between the two countries ahead of a Turkish referendum to boost the power of the president.
Germany Warns Turkey Nazi Remark A 'Red Line,' Calls For Dialogue RFE/RL 08 Mar 2017 -- German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has said Germany and Turkey must work toward restoring ties damaged by several diplomatic rows, but warned Ankara that making a comparison to Nazis in any dispute is a "red line that cannot be crossed."
German Domestic Intelligence Marks Increase of Turkish Spying Activities Sputnik 09 Mar 2017 -- Germany's domestic intelligence service registered a boost in Turkish spying activities.
Germany to Purchase US-Made MQ-4C Triton Drones Instead of Euro Hawk Aircraft Sputnik 07 Mar 2017 -- Germany will purchase three MQ-4C Triton aerial surveillance drones manufactured in the United States instead of its initial plans to acquire RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance aircraft because of their high price, local media reported Tuesday, citing sources from the German Defense Ministry.
German Armed Forces in Decay as 'Even Their Tornado Bombers Can't Fly at Night' Sputnik 06 Mar 2017 -- German media recently revealed that the Bundeswehr is lacking essential ammunition and is not ready to deter serious attacks. In an interview with Radio Sputnik, military expert Alexei Leonkov pointed out that the German armed forces are facing overall decline of their combat capability.
German Army, Police to Stage First Ever Joint Anti-Terror Drills Sputnik 06 Mar 2017 -- The first ever joint exercise to train cooperation between German police and military in anti-terror scenarios will begin in several states on Tuesday, the German Interior Ministry announced Monday.
Bundeswehr 'Almost Completely' Out of Ammunition, German Media Report Sputnik 06 Mar 2017 -- Germany's armed forces depots are almost completely empty. The Bundeswehr has ordered new ammunition to fill their rapidly shrinking reserves, according to Die Welt.
Third German town cancels Turkish rally, police say Press TV 03 Mar 2017 -- Amid a deepening dispute between Ankara and Berlin, a third German town has called off a rally by a Turkish government minister, police say.
Germany's Merkel Rejects Turkish Criticism After Meeting Bans RFE/RL 03 Mar 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has rejected Turkey's allegations that forces within the government in Germany are working to prevent Turkish leaders from campaigning there for a "yes" vote in next month's referendum to expand President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's powers.
Germany Says Its Troops Will Stay In Baltics 'As Long As Needed' RFE/RL 02 Mar 2017 -- German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has described a military buildup by Russia along its borders with the Baltic states as "completely irrational" and has vowed to keep German forces in the region as long as necessary.
Germany Poised to Mount More Raids on Turkish Imams Accused of Spying VOA 01 Mar 2017 -- Tensions are increasing between Berlin and Ankara over claims that Turkey has been using Islamic preachers in Germany to spy on supporters of Fethullah Gulen, the U.S.-based cleric who President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses of orchestrating last July's failed coup against him.
Official Investigation Launched Into German-Israeli Submarine Deal Sputnik 28 Feb 2017 -- Israel's Justice Ministry has launched an investigation into the potentially corrupt purchase of German submarines involving individuals close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following months of examination by law enforcement agencies.
German BND spied on major media for almost two decades: German weekly Press TV 25 Feb 2017 -- Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, has reportedly been spying on global media's journalists for nearly two decades, a leading German weekly magazine reveals.
Germany to Increase NATO Commitment, Up Troop Size to Almost 200,000 Sputnik 23 Feb 2017 -- Germany will increase the size of its military by 10 percent over the next seven years the defense ministry announced Tuesday, just one day after US Vice President Mike Pence called on allies in Europe to increase their commitment to NATO.
Germany Plans to Expand Armed Forces Up to 198,000 Soldiers Till 2024 Sputnik 22 Feb 2017 -- Germany announced its plans to increase the Bunderwehr troops by around 10 percent.
German Spy Agencies Ready to Thwart Attempts to 'Interfere' in German Elections Sputnik 19 Feb 2017 -- German spy agencies are ready to thwart attempts to manipulate data during the general elections, chancellor's chief of staff Peter Altmaier promised to the Bild am Sonntag newspaper.
German Spy Scandal Triggered by Broken Connection Between Gov't, Intel Agencies Sputnik 19 Feb 2017 -- On Thursday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was invited to the Bundestag parliamentary committee to testify on the NSA and BND espionage scandal that shocked German residents in 2015. During her speech Merkel stuck to her old position, saying that she knew nothing about the spying activities of German intelligence.
Germany, Romania and the Czech Republic deepen defence ties NATO 15 Feb 2017 -- Today (15 December 2017), Defence Ministers from Germany, Romania and the Czech Republic signed arrangements to deepen defence ties. As part of this, the Czech Republic's 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade and Romania's 81st Mechanized Brigade will work closely with Germany's 10 Armoured Division and Rapid Response Forces Division.
Germany Confirms Plans to Buy Naval Strike Missiles From Norway Sputnik 13 Feb 2017 -- Germany will purchase naval strike missiles for some $1.19 billion from Norway.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier Elected President of Germany Sputnik 12 Feb 2017 -- Former German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier was elected the country's president on Sunday.
Turkey's Erdogan 'Saddened' By Merkel Comments On 'Islamist Terrorism' RFE/RL 02 Feb 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took German Chancellor Angela Merkel to task for using the phrase "Islamist terrorism," creating an uncomfortable moment during her visit to Ankara.
Merkel Sits Down With Erdogan to Talk EU-Turkey 'Press Release' Migrant Deal Sputnik 02 Feb 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Turkey for meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss developments in Syria and Iraq and talk about topics ranging from press freedom, terrorism and the refugee crisis.
Germany urges Turkey to protect separation of powers in new system Press TV 02 Feb 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on Turkey to ensure that its constitutional principle of separation of powers will be protected as the country is to shift to a new presidential system.
Germany Refuses to Share Intelligence With Turkey, Fearing Its Use Against Kurds Sputnik 02 Feb 2017 -- The German Defense Ministry has announced that it will decline to share recently-collected intelligence with Turkey, for fear that Ankara will use the information in its military campaign against the Kurds.
Trump Factor Improves Angela Merkel's Re-Election Prospects VOA 30 Jan 2017 -- Angela Merkel's aides jokingly explain the German chancellor's improving poll ratings as due to "the Trump factor."
German, Belgian NATO troops arrive in Lithuania Press TV 25 Jan 2017 -- The first batch of Belgian and German soldiers have arrived in Lithuania as part of a NATO troop deployment allegedly aimed at building up a deterrence force against Russia.
Germany Prepares to Spend Hundreds of Millions on New Air Defense System Sputnik 24 Jan 2017 -- Germany is reportedly close to deciding whether to replace its short short-range air defense systems. If approved, this action would signal the beginning of a €460-million (about $490 million) procurement program over the next 5-10 years.
Steinmeier Says Germany Must Prepare For 'Turbulent' Times Under Trump RFE/RL 23 Jan 2017 -- German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says his country must be ready for "turbulent" times during the term of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Germany sending troops to Baltics as part of NATO's anti-Russia force Press TV 20 Jan 2017 -- Germany is deploying hundreds of soldiers to the Baltic region near the Russian border as part of a force organized by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Merkel to Trump: Europe's Destiny is 'In Our Own Hands' VOA 16 Jan 2017 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel promised Monday to seek agreement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump once he is sworn in later this week, but insisted that Europe will chart its own path forward in spite of differences with the incoming American leader.
Trump hails Brexit, slams Germany's EU dominance Press TV 16 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Donald Trump has hailed the UK's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) as a "great thing," arguing that the bloc is heavily influenced by Germany.
Germany: NATO worried over Trump's remark Press TV 16 Jan 2017 -- NATO is worried by a remark by US President-elect Donald Trump that the 28-member alliance is "obsolete," says German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
German Special Forces Want New Assault Rifle Sputnik 13 Jan 2017 -- The German defense procurement office has issued tender for new assault rifles for the country's special forces. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), which equips the German armed forces with cost-effective modern weapons, reportedly issued tender for the purchase of 1,750 rifles.

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