Software snags delay German Puma fighting vehicle upgrades

COLOGNE, Germany — The German army’s upgrades to the Puma infantry fighting vehicle will be late because of problems with the vehicles’ software, the Ministry of Defence has announced. Officials at the Bundeswehr, Germany’s military, had previously planned to accept...

German air force plans major Asia-Pacific tour in 2024

COLOGNE, Germany — The German air force is planning an exercise tour through the Asia-Pacific region in 2024, accompanied by aircraft from France and Spain, the partners in the trinational Future Combat Air System, according to defense officials. The weekslong...

Romania plans to spend $2 billion on short-range air defenses

MILAN — The Romanian government has solicited bids from defense manufacturers for short-range air defense systems at a cost of up to $2.1 billion, setting up a race between between French and Israeli suppliers with longstanding ties to the European country. Per a...